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Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Aboriginal Peoples

Issue 15 - Minutes of Proceedings

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OTTAWA, Tuesday, December 1, 1998
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples, met at 10:09 a.m. this day in Room 160-S, Centre Block, the Honourable Senator Watt presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Austin, Berntson, Chalifoux, Gill, Losier-Cool, Mahovlich, St. Germain, P.C., and Watt (9).

In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Jill Wherrett

Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday , March 31, 1998, the committee began its examination of Bill S-14, An Act providing for self-governement by the First Nations of Canada.

The committee undertook discussion of Bill S-14.

After debate,

The committee agreed on the following, that it will hear witnesses on the Bill at the beginning of February;

Issues raised in the Bill may be discussed by the Round Table for the special study on aboriginal self-government; and the committee will terminate its examination of the Bill by March 31, 1999.

At 11:20 a.m., the committee continued its sitting in camera.

The committee undertook discussion of its future business.

The Chairman distributed to members a proposed schedule of hearings for the special study on aboriginal self-government.

At 11:40 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Tõnu Onu

Clerk of the Committee

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