The Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities met at 11:05 a.m. this day, in Room 253-D, Centre Block, the Chair, Merv Tweed, presiding.

The Committee resumed consideration of the motion of Michel Guimond, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee study the consequences of noise caused by airport operations in urban areas as well as all other problematics linked to the quality of life of the population, and that it report its observations and recommendations, including recommendations related to an appropriate regulatory response, to the House.

On motion of Brian Jean, it was agreed, — That the motion be amended by deleting the words “as well as all other problematics”.

The motion, as amended, read as follows:

That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee study the consequences of noise caused by airport operations in urban areas linked to the quality of life of the population, and that it report its observations and recommendations, including recommendations related to an appropriate regulatory response, to the House.

After debate, the question was put on the motion, as amended, and it was agreed to, by a show of hands: YEAS: 7; NAYS: 2.

At 11:22 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 11:23 a.m., the sitting resumed.

Jennifer Stoddart made a statement and, with Carman Baggaley and Daniel Caron, answered questions.

At 12:51 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.