Information & Ethics committee  My understanding is that he's out of the country.

Information & Ethics committee  Yes, I am.

Information & Ethics committee  On May 15 we have CPIC coming and the Canadian Consumer Initiative; on May 17 the Canadian Bankers Association and ITAC, which is the Information Technology Association of Canada; May 29, Professor Geist, and the Credit Union of Canada, plus the Insurance Brokers of Canada; May 3

Information & Ethics committee  You gave the floor to Mr. Tilson. He moved a motion, which was defeated. We're still now in debate.

Information & Ethics committee  I recorded it that way.

Information & Ethics committee  No, the motion carried.

Information & Ethics committee  That was Madame Lavallée's motion.

Information & Ethics committee  There were five against it.

Information & Ethics committee  Oh, then it's defeated. Excuse me. I heard a “yes”.

Information & Ethics committee  Normally, committee business is the second item on the agenda.

Information & Ethics committee  It doesn't exist specifically in the Standing Orders or in Marleau and Montpetit.

Information & Ethics committee  No, Mr. Chairman.

Information & Ethics committee  You are correct, Mr. Chair. The meeting has been called for 9 to 11. That indicates it's a two-hour meeting, in compliance with the block system established by agreement among the whips. The only way, perhaps, the committee could continue would be if it agreed to do so and to fi

Information & Ethics committee  It would have to be unanimous.

Information & Ethics committee  It would have to be unanimous, because the committee meeting was called for 9 to 11.