Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Social Affairs, Science and Technology
Issue 12 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Thursday, May 10, 2001
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day, 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 Cohen, Cook, Cordy, Fairbairn, P.C., Graham, P.C., Hubley, Kinsella, Kirby, LeBreton and Morin (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.
Also 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:
William J. Pascal, Director General, Office of Health and Information Highway, Information, Analysis and Connectivity Branch
From the Canadian Institute for Health Information:
Dr. John S. Millar, Vice-President, Research and Analysis
From the Canadian Society of Telehealth:
Dr. Robert Filler, President
From the Department of Health and Wellness of New Information System:
David Cowperthwaite, Director of Information System
Mr. Pascal made a statement. Dr. Millar made a statement. Dr. Filler made a statement. The witnesses answered questions.
Mr. Cowperthwaite made a statement and answered questions.
At 1:18 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Catherine Piccinin
Clerk of the Committee