The Joint Interparliamentary Council met this day at 4:14 p.m., in room 356‑S of the Centre Block, the Honourable David Tkachuk, Senator, presiding. Representing the Senate: Hon. David Tkachuk and Carolyn Stewart Olsen, Senators. Representing the House of Commons: Harold Albrecht, Marcel Proulx, Mario Laframboise, Chris Charlton and Leon Benoit MPs. In attendance: From the International and Interparliamentary Affairs
Directorate: From the Senate: From the House of Commons: 1. Approval of Minutes On motion of Mr. Proulx, the minutes of the meeting of December 8, 2010 were approved. 2. Restructuring of Associations Members of the Council discussed the issue of the structure of parliamentary associations. After discussion, it was agreed, that this issue would be given further consideration at a future meeting of the Council and that staff be directed to prepare a summary of the discussion. 3. Association Budgets The JIC was provided with an overview of the current financial status of all associations based on the information provided by each association as part of the January 2010 budget forecasts of association activities for the current fiscal year. After discussion, it was agreed, that associations should continue to operate according to their current budget allocations. 4. Other Business At the invitation of the Chair, the Clerk shared with the Council the contents of a letter from the office of the Chair of a recognized group requesting a modification to the IIA Web site for Parliamentary Associations and Interparliamentary Groups. After discussion the Council requested that the Clerk pursue the matter and return to the JIC with additional information. At 5:02 p.m., the Council adjourned to the call of the Co-Chairs. Eric Janse Clerk
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