Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Social Affairs, Science and Technology
Issue 50 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Wednesday, March 13, 2002
(59)
[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day, in camera, in room 705, Victoria Building, at 3:52 p.m., the Chair, the Honourable Michael Kirby, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Callbeck, Cook, Cordy, Keon, LeBreton, Kirby, Morin, Pépin and Roche (9).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Howard Chodos, from the office of Senator Cordy: James MacNeil, from the office of Senator Kirby: Jeff MacLeod, from the office of Senator Pépin: Momar Diagne, from the office of Senator Roche: Todd Martin, from the office of Senator Callbeck: Mary Moore, from the office of Senator Fairbairn: Megan Cain, from the office of Senator Robertson: Ross McKean, from Burke Cader Media Strategies Inc.: John Burke and Alvin Cader, from the Committees and Private Legislation Directorate: Debbie Pizzoferrato and staff from the Page Programme, Interpretation Services and the Senate Messengers.
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.)
The committee considered its draft report.
It was agreed — That the draft report of the committee be adopted as the committee's Fifth Volume and that the approval of the final version be delegated to the Chair, Deputy Chair, Senator Keon and Senator Morin.
The committee discussed future business.
At 5:20 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Wednesday, April 17, 2002
(60)
[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day, in camera, in room 705, Victoria Building, at 5:07 p.m., the Chair, the Honourable Michael Kirby, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Callbeck, Cook, Cordy, Keon, LeBreton, Kirby and Morin (7).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Howard Chodos, from the office of Senator Cordy: James MacNeil, from the office of Senator Kirby: Jeff MacLeod, from the office of Senator Pépin: Momar Diagne, from the office of Senator Callbeck: Mary Moore, from the office of Senator Robertson: Ross McKean, from Burke Cader Media Strategies Inc.: John Burke and Alvin Cader, from the Committees and Private Legislation Directorate: Debbie Pizzoferrato and staff from the Page Programme, Interpretation Services and the Senate Messengers.
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.)
The committee discussed future business.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, December 6, 2001, the committee began its consideration of the document entitled ``Santé en français — Pour un meilleur accès à des services de santé en français.''
It was agreed — That Senator Morin be authorized to Chair the meetings of the committee's consideration of the document entitled ``Santé en français — Pour un meilleur accès à des services de santé en français.''
At 5:20 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Wednesday, April 24, 2002
(61)
[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day, in room 705, Victoria Building, at 4:27 p.m., the Chair, the Honourable Michael Kirby, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Cook, Fairbairn, Kirby, Morin, Pépin and Roche (6).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Howard Chodos and Odette Madore.
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.)
WITNESS:
From the Ontario Health Services Restructuring Commission:
Dr. Duncan Sinclair, Former Commissioner
The Chairman made a statement.
Dr. Sinclair made a statement and answered questions.
At 5:54 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Catherine Piccinin
Clerk of the Committee