The Standing Committee on Natural Resources met in camera at 9:01 a.m. this day, in Room 269, West Block, the Chair, Leon Benoit, presiding.

It was agreed, — That, the Hon. Christian Paradis, Minister of Natural Resources be invited to appear before the Committee on the Supplementary Estimates C for 2009-2010 and the Main Estimates for the fiscal year 2010-2011 on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 9:00 a.m..

It was agreed, — That, the last meeting in each month be reserved to deal with urgent matters which may arise in the course of the Committee's work plan.

It was agreed, — That, the Committee hold three to four meetings on the nuclear medical isotopes study which would include hearings from the major players and representatives from alternative suppliers. The study will include a visit by the Committee to Chalk River on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 to visit the NRU Reactor and receive a status report on the repairs and the potential impact of additional delays in the reactor coming on line.

It was agreed, — That, members submit their prioritized list of witnesses for the study on the nuclear medical isotopes to the Clerk of the Committee by 5:00 p.m., March 18, 2010.

It was agreed, — That, the Committee meet on Thursday, April 1, 2010 to discuss potential recommendations concerning the nuclear medical isotopes situation.

It was agreed, — That, the Committee hold three meetings on alternative energy programs, including departmental officials and experts in the fields renewal energy including of Carbon Capture and Sequestration; bio-fuels; solar; wind and tidal energy.

It was agreed, — That, members submit their prioritized list of witnesses for the study on alternative energy program to the Clerk of the Committee by 5:00 p.m., March 25, 2010.

It was agreed, — That, following its study on alternative energy programs, the Committee undertake a major study of the mining industry in Canada.

At 10:25 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.