Meeting No. 17

Thursday, March 2, 2000

The Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities met at 11:10 a.m. this day, in Room 269, West Block, the Chair, Peter Adams, presiding.

Member(s) of the Committee present: Diane Ablonczy, Peter Adams, Bonnie Brown, Paul Crête, Raymonde Folco, John Godfrey, Judi Longfield, Larry McCormick, Rey Pagtakhan, Judy Sgro, Stéphan Tremblay and Bryon Wilfert.

Acting Member(s) present: John Williams for Maurice Vellacott and Elsie Wayne for Jean Dubé.

In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Kevin Kerr, Researcher.

Witness(es): From the Department of Human Resources Development Canada: Claire Morris, Deputy Minister; David Good, Assistant Deputy Minister, Human Resources Investment Branch; Alan Winberg, Assistant Deputy Minister, Financial and Administrative Services; Bill Ferguson, Director General, New Brunswick Region.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108 (2), study of HRDC Grants and Contributions.

Claire Morris and David Good made a statement and with other witnesses answered questions.

At 1:05 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Danielle Belisle

Clerk of the Committee