Procedure and House Affairs committee  Thank you. As I said before, and it's on the record, personally, I feel that members were not consulted enough with respect to the West Block project. Obviously, that's why we're here before this committee. We have also engaged in discussion with the Board of Internal Economy an

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I will not go through the list of the key decisions in relation to the Centre Block program, but I will provide you with a sense of the many components and requirements that must be decided. We will be happy to answer questions and welcome any comments you might have on items o

Procedure and House Affairs committee  That's right, and I think it's going a bit longer than we ourselves expected. If I could make a suggestion. Maybe we could complete this portion of the deck quickly in summary fashion. I know that Public Works has a deck to present on block two that could be done at a subsequent

Procedure and House Affairs committee  We are committing.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  The governance for the parliamentary precinct projects involves many players: the legislative branch, namely, the Senate and the House of Commons, which are responsible for determining their requirements; the executive branch, which are responsible for project delivery and budge

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Good morning, Madam Chair and committee members. I am Michel Patrice, your deputy clerk, administration. I am pleased to be here today to provide an update on the Centre Block rehabilitation program and other projects as part of the long term vision and plan for the Parliamenta

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Finally, I would like to introduce to you Mr. Rob Wright, assistant deputy minister at PSPC. I will say that having lived through the opening of the West Block challenges together, our working relationship has never been better. Rob.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  That is part of the plan.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  It's been noted.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Yes.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  As I said, we will have a working group of three people. So far, I have received two names and I prefer to wait until I have the third before—

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I should receive the third name by the end of this week.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Yes.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I hope that the members of the working group will be able to meet after the next break. For the time being, the leaders of each of the parties in the House have appointed members to sit on this working group, as decided by the Board of Internal Economy. The general and specific

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I must admit we did not look that far ahead, but I would suspect it's the intent that these doors will still be accessible for members and staff.