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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 1
Wednesday, November 3, 1999
The Sub-Committee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs met in camera at 3:38 p.m. this day, in Room 208, West Block, the Chair, Pat O'Brien, presiding.
Members of the Sub-Committee present: Robert Bertrand, Jim Hart, René Laurin, Pat O'Brien, Elsie Wayne and Bob Wood.
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Wolf Koerner and Corinne McDonald, Research Officers.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Sub-Committee proceeded to the consideration of various matters relating to the business of the Committee.
It was agreed, ─ That the letter dated November 2, 1999 to the Minister of Veterans Affairs accurately reflects the agreement of all the Members who attended yesterday's committee meeting.
It was agreed, ─ That starting on November 16, 1999, the Committee schedule meetings on its procurement study and on the subject of the participation of Canada in peace missions and its impact on the quality of life of military personnel.
It was agreed, ─ That the Committee schedule a meeting with each of the following persons, as early as possible, to discuss various matters of concern to members:
- The Minister of National Defence;
- The Ombudsman of National Defence;
- The Auditor General; and
- General Maurice Baril, Chief of the Defence Staff.
It was agreed, ─ That the Research Officers prepare a document with suggestions regarding the various topics raised by members today.
The members were informed that the Minister of Veterans Affairs has indicated that he has no objection to the public release of the letter submitted to him yesterday by the Chair of the Committee.
At 4:30 p.m., the Sub-Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Bernard Fournier
Sub-Committee Clerk