The Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs met at 11:03 a.m. this day, in Room 112-N, Centre Block, the Chair, Joe Preston, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Harold Albrecht, Scott Armstrong, Marc Garneau, Parm Gill, Alexandrine Latendresse, Tom Lukiwski, Joe Preston, Scott Reid, Philip Toone, Nycole Turmel and John Williamson.
Acting Members present: Sadia Groguhé for Nathan Cullen.
In attendance: Library of Parliament: Michel Bédard, Analyst; Andre Barnes, Analyst.
Witnesses: House of Commons: Marc Bosc, Deputy Clerk of the House of Commons; Richard Denis, Deputy Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel.
Marc Bosc and Richard Denis made statements and answered questions.
At 12:01 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 12:03 p.m., the sitting resumed in camera.
It was agreed, — That in relation to the study of the access to information requests and parliamentary privilege, the proposed budget in the amount of $2,100, for the period of 2012-2013 be adopted.
It was agreed, — That in relation to the study of the review of the Conflict of Interest Code for Members, the proposed budget in the amount of $1,675.75, for the period of 2012-2013 be adopted.
It was agreed, — That the Hon. Tim Uppal, Minister of State (Democratic Reform) be invited to appear before the Committee, on Thursday, October 18, 2012 in relation to Bill C-21, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (accountability with respect to political loans).
It was agreed, — That Marc Mayrand, Chief Electoral Officer, be invited to appear before the Committee, on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 in relation to Bill C-21, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (accountability with respect to political loans).
At 12:11 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Michelle TittleyClerk of the Committee