Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Social Affairs, Science and Technology
Issue 7 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Thursday, April 5, 2001
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day, in camera, in Room 705, Victoria Building, at 11:05 a.m., the Chair, the Honourable Michael Kirby, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Callbeck, Cook, Graham, P.C., Hubley, Kirby, LeBreton, Morin, Pépin, Robertson and Roche (10).
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Odette Madore and Howard Chodos, from the Committees and Private Legislation Directorate: Josée Thérien, Legislative Clerk.
In attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, March 1, 2001, the committee continued its consideration of the special study on the state of the health care system in Canada. (For complete text of Order of Reference see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 2.)
WITNESSES:
From Health Canada:Abby Hoffman, Director General, Health Care Directorate, Health Policy and Communications Branch;
Cliff Halliwell, Director General, Applied Research and Analysis Directorate, Information, Analysis and Connectivity Branch;
Nancy Garrard, Director, Division of Aging and Seniors.
The committee discussed future business.
At 11:55 a.m., the committee resumed in public.
The Chair made a statement.
Ms Hoffman made a statement and, together with the other witnesses, answered questions.
At 1:25 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Catherine Piccinin
Clerk of the Committee