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Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on 
Foreign Affairs and International Trade

Issue 11 - Minutes of Proceedings - May 3, 2012

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OTTAWA, Thursday, May 3, 2012
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade met this day at 11:30 a.m., in room 160-S, Centre Block, the chair, the Honourable A. Raynell Andreychuk, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, De Bané, P.C., Downe, Fortin- Duplessis, Frum, Johnson, Mahovlich, Nolin, Raine, Robichaud, P.C., Smith, P.C. (Cobourg), and Wallin (12).

In attendance: Lindsay McGlashan and Brian Hermon, Analysts, Parliamentary Information and Research Service, Library of Parliament.

Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, March 29, 2012, the committee continued its examination the document entitled: Passport Canada's Fee-for-Service Proposal to Parliament, dated March 2012, pursuant to the User Fees Act, S.C. 2004, C. 6, sbs. 4(2).

WITNESSES:

Canadian Snowbird Association:

Bob Slack, President;

Michael Mackenzie, Executive Director.

Mr. Slack made a statement and, together with Mr. Mackenzie, answered questions.

At 12:10 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Line Gravel

Clerk of the Committee

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