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Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Aboriginal Peoples

Issue 22 - Minutes of Proceedings

OTTAWA, Thursday, October 2, 2003
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met this day, at 9:05 a.m. in room 160-S, Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Thelma J. Chalifoux presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Chalifoux, Chaput, Gill, Harb, Léger, Massicotte, Stratton and Wiebe (8).

Other senator present: The Honourable Senator St. Germain, P.C. (1)

In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Mary Hurley, Research Officer

Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, September 25, 2003, the committee proceeded to examine Bill C-6, An Act to establish the Canadian Centre for the Independent Resolution of First Nations Specific Claims to provide for the filing, negotiation and resolution of specific claims and to make related amendments to other Acts.

WITNESSES:

From the Assembly of First Nations:

Bryan Schwartz, Special Counsel;

Roger Jones, Legal Counsel.

Mr. Schwartz made a presentation and then, with Mr. Jones, answered questions.

At 9:55 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Adam Thompson

Clerk of the Committee

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