Evidence of meeting #1 for Veterans Affairs in the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was chair.
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9:15 a.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Greg Kerr
We'll discuss that along with the minister.
Your memory is very good, Mr. Stoffer. There was an election in between, which may have slowed the process down.
9:15 a.m.
NDP
Peter Stoffer NDP Sackville—Eastern Shore, NS
But there was also the letter from the clerk that was supposed to go to the new chair--remember?--regarding unfinished business.
9:15 a.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Greg Kerr
Okay, now that I'm chair, there's a letter somewhere. We'll have a look at that for sure.
Is that it?
9:15 a.m.
Conservative
Brian Storseth Conservative Westlock—St. Paul, AB
There was a far more difficult parliamentary secretary in the last Parliament, so....
9:15 a.m.
NDP
Peter Stoffer NDP Sackville—Eastern Shore, NS
The parliamentary secretary last time was hard to get along with.
9:15 a.m.
An hon. member
Oh, oh!
9:15 a.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Greg Kerr
Thank you very much.
Is there any further discussion or business to bring before us?
Yes, Mr. Lizon.
9:15 a.m.
Conservative
Wladyslaw Lizon Conservative Mississauga East—Cooksville, ON
I would like to be advised on the budget that this committee is working with, on how it works and whether it is a set budget. I would like to sit on a committee that spends the money responsibly. It's always very easy to spend someone else's money, but I think we should show some responsibility in how the money is spent. I would like to be advised about the budget we're working with, how big it is, whether it is set at a certain amount, and how it works.
9:20 a.m.
Conservative
9:20 a.m.
The Clerk
I was not prepared for that question, so of course I don't have the numbers with me right now. I'll certainly be able to prepare a paper and something can be distributed to you. Then, if you need more discussion on that, you can do that maybe in September with the next clerk.
9:20 a.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Greg Kerr
So a paper will be prepared and distributed amongst the members of the committee.
9:20 a.m.
Conservative
Eve Adams Conservative Mississauga—Brampton South, ON
Mr. Chair, I would just like to take this opportunity to thank everyone and to indicate what a huge honour it is to serve our veterans. I truly look forward to working with each and every one of you. Have a wonderful summer.
Thank you very much to the staff.
I wish Julie every happiness as she delivers her new baby girl.
9:20 a.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Greg Kerr
Thank you. I think you speak for all of us.
If there is no further business, could I have a motion for adjournment?
9:20 a.m.
An hon. member
I so move.