The Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration met in a televised session at 3:32 p.m. this day, in Room 269, West Block, the Chair, Norman Doyle, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Colleen Beaumier, Hon. Maurizio Bevilacqua, Robert Carrier, Olivia Chow, Norman Doyle, Nina Grewal, Hon. Jim Karygiannis, Wajid Khan, Ed Komarnicki, Thierry St-Cyr and Hon. Andrew Telegdi.
Acting Members present: Daniel Petit for Dave Batters.
Associate Members present: Blair Wilson.
In attendance: Library of Parliament: Sandra Elgersma, Analyst; Philippe Le Goff, Analyst.
Appearing: Hon. Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration.
Witnesses: Department of Citizenship and Immigration: Richard Fadden, Deputy Minister; Wayne Ganim, Chief Financial Officer, Finance Branch.
The Chair called Votes 1, 5 and 10 under CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION in the Main Estimates and Vote 1a under CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION in the Supplementary Estimates (A).
The Minister made a statement and, with the witnesses, answered questions.
It was agreed, — That votes 1, 5 and 10 under CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION in the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009, carry on division.
ORDERED, — That the Chair report Votes 1, 5 and 10 under CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION in the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009, to the House.
It was agreed, — That Vote 1a under CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION in the Supplementary Estimates (A) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009, carry on division.
ORDERED, — That the Chair report Vote 1a under CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION in the Supplementary Estimates (A) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009, to the House.
At 5:13 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Andrew Bartholomew ChaplinClerk of the Committee