Evidence of meeting #87 for Transport, Infrastructure and Communities in the 44th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was trains.
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5:30 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Peter Schiefke
Thank you, Mr. Bachrach.
I'll turn it over to Mr. Rogers, followed by Mr. Badawey.
Mr. Rogers, go ahead.
5:30 p.m.
Liberal
Churence Rogers Liberal Bonavista—Burin—Trinity, NL
I understand what Mr. Muys is saying, but I look at it from the opposite perspective. Sending out headsets to witnesses, even though it looks expensive, is probably a lot cheaper than bringing them here to Ottawa as witnesses.
5:30 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Peter Schiefke
Thank you.
I do believe there was a discussion at the Liaison Committee where they shared how much we've actually saved thus far with regard to headsets and not having to bring people in. I think it was in the tens of millions of dollars. What I can do is try to get access to that and share it with the committee.
Perhaps I can bring up with the Liaison Committee whether or not there's a way we can reduce the cost as it stands right now under the current model. That's perhaps something I can do.
5:30 p.m.
Liberal
Vance Badawey Liberal Niagara Centre, ON
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. That was well said.
To clarify, when we bring witnesses here, we pay for that. We pay for the witness to travel down here, to stay down here, versus the price of a headset.
5:35 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Peter Schiefke
Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Muys.
Is everyone in favour of adopting the budget as presented?
(Motion agreed to)
That is so noted. The budget passes.
Thank you, colleagues. Have a wonderful evening.
This meeting is adjourned.