The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage met at 8:59 a.m. this day, in Room 253-D, Centre Block, the Chair, Gary Schellenberger, presiding.

Tony Burman and Alain Saulnier made statements and, answered questions.

At 10:35 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 10:40 a.m., the sitting resumed.

Maka Kotto moved, — That, Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage recommend that the federal government initiate as a matter of urgency the transfer of Quebec’s share of the subsidies of $60 million over two-years available for festivals, so that these funds can be allocated to existing provincial programs, and that adoption of this motion be reported to the House as soon as possible.

After debate, the question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following recorded division: YEAS: Diane Bourgeois, Maka Kotto — 2; NAYS: Jim Abbott, Charlie Angus, Gord Brown, Ed Fast, Diane Marleau, Francis Scarpaleggia, Andy Scott, Paul Steckle, Chris Warkentin — 9.

At 10:56 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.