Proceedings of the Special Committee on
Illegal Drugs

Issue 9 - Minutes of Proceedings

[English]

The Special Committee on Illegal Drugs met this day in room 160-S, Centre Block, at 9:22 a.m., the Chair, theHonourable Pierre Claude Nolin, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Chalifoux, Fairbairn, Robichaud and Nolin (4).

Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Wiebe (1).

In attendance: From Committees Directorate and Private Legislation, Daniel Sansfaçon; and from the Library of Parliament, Gérald Lafrenière and Chantal Collin.

Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, March 15, 2001, the committee proceeded to study Canada's anti-drug legislation and policies. (For complete text of Order of Reference see Issue no.1 of the Proceedings of the Committee.)

WITNESSES:

From the Lindesmith Centre:

Ethan Nadelman, Executive Director.

From the State of New Mexico:

Gary E. Johnson, Governor.

Mr. Nadelman made an opening statement.

At 11:12 a.m., the committee suspended.

At 11:22 a.m., the committee resumed its hearing.

Mr. Johnson made a statement and answered questions.

At 12:41 p.m., the committee suspended.

At 12:51 p.m., the committee resumed its hearing.

Mr. Nadelman was recalled to answer further questions.

At 13:21 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Blair Armitage

Clerk of the Committee