Meeting No. 53

Thursday, September 28, 2000

The Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs met at 11:14 a.m. this day, in Room 112-N, Centre Block, the Chair, Derek Lee, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Eleni Bakopanos, Stéphane Bergeron, Madeleine Dalphond-Guiral, David Iftody, Joe Jordan, Bob Kilger, Derek Lee, Carolyn Parrish, John Reynolds, John Richardson and Chuck Strahl.

Acting Member present: Bill Blaikie for Yvon Godin.

In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: James Robertson, research officer.

Committee's mandate under Standing Order 108(3)(a)(iii) - consideration of proposals on changes to the Standing Orders

The Committee proceeded to a discussion of the possibility of establishing a common theme for the study of proposed changes.

By unanimous consent, the Committee suspended consideration of its Order of the Day to change the membership of the Sub-Committee on Private Members' Business.

On motion of John Reynolds, it was agreed, - That Garry Breitkreuz replace Dave Chatters as member on the Sub-Committee on Private Members' Business.

By unanimous consent, the Committee resumed consideration of its Order of the Day.

At 12:26 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Carol Chafe

Clerk of the Committee