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Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance

Issue 18 - Minutes of Proceedings

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OTTAWA, Thursday, November 5, 1998
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The Standing Senate Committee on National Finance met at 11:00 a.m. this day, in Room 356-S, Centre Block, the Chairman, the Honourable Senator Stratton, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Bolduc, Cools, Ferretti Barth, Lavoie-Roux and Stratton (5).

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

In attendance: Mr. Guy Beaumier, Research Branch, Library of Parliament.

Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.

WITNESSES:

From the Department of Justice:

Mr. Morris Rosenberg, Deputy Minister;

Mr. Mario Dion, Assistant Deputy Minister.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, March 18, 1998, the committee continued its examination of the Main Estimates laid before Parliament for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999.

Mr. Rosenberg made a statement and, with Mr. Dion, answered questions.

At a later date, officials of the Department of Justice will provide written responses to questions asked by committee members.

At 12:15 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Denis Robert

Clerk of the Committee

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