The Standing Committee on Industry, Natural Resources, Science and Technology met at 3:32 p.m. this day, in Room 308 West Block, the Chair, Brent St. Denis, presiding.

The Committee proceeded to the consideration of Committee business

On motion of Brian Masse, it was agreed, — That the proposed budget for the study of Bill C-21, An Act respecting not-for-profit corporations and other corporations without share capital, in the amount of $ 63,200, for the period of December 9, 2004, to March 31, 2005, be adopted and that the Chair present the said budget to the Budget Subcommittee of the Liaison Committee.

After debate, the question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.

The Chair called Clause 1.

Gilles Gauthier made a statement and, with the other witnesses, answered questions.

At 5:23 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.