Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
National Finance
Issue 13 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Wednesday, September 3, 2003
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on National Finance met in camera at 9:02 a.m, this day, in room 160-S, Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Senator Murray, P.C., presiding, for the purpose of discussing future business.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Bolduc, Chaput, Comeau, Cordy, Furey, Gauthier, Hubley, Kinsella, Mahovlich, Murray, P.C., Oliver, and Phalen (12).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Beaudoin. (1).
In attendance: Mr. Guy Beaumier, June Dewetering and Stephen Laurent, Research Officers, Library of Parliament.
The committee undertook discussion of its future business in relation to Bill C-25.
The Honourable Senator Gauthier proposed — That the committee hear representatives from the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency during its deliberations on Bill C-25.
After discussion, it was agreed — That the committee hear representatives of the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency at 9 a.m. on Tuesday September 16, 2003.
At 9:24 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Wednesday, September 3, 2003
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on National Finance met at 9:29 a.m, this day, in room 160-S, Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Senator Murray, P.C., presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Bolduc, Chaput, Comeau, Cordy, Furey, Gauthier, Hubley, Kinsella, Mahovlich, Murray, P.C., Oliver and Phalen. (12).
Other senators present: The Honourable Senators Beaudoin and Ringuette (2).
In attendance: Mr. Guy Beaumier, June Dewetering and Stephen Laurent, Research Officers, Library of Parliament.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on June 13, 2003, the committee continued its consideration of Bill C-25, the Public Service Modernization Act.
WITNESSES:
From the School of Public Administration, Dalhousie University:
Professor Peter Aucoin.
As individuals:
Mr. Lloyd Francis, Former Speaker of the House of Commons;
Mr. Denis Desautels, Former Auditor general.
From the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages:
Ms. Dyane Adam, Commissioner;
Mr. Guy Renaud, Director General, Policy and Communications Branch;
Mr. Gilbert Langelier, Director General, Special Investigations and Audits;
Ms. Pascale Giguère, Legal adviser.
Professor Peter Aucoin made an opening statement answered questions from members of the committee.
Mr. Lloyd Francis made an opening statement and answered questions from members of the committee.
Mr. Denis Desautels made an opening statement and answered questions from members of the committee.
Ms. Dyane Adam made an opening statement and answered questions from members of the committee.
At 12:44 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Wednesday, September 3, 2003
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on National Finance met at 2:02 p.m, this day, in room 160-S, Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Senator Murray, P.C., presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Bolduc, Chaput, Comeau, Cordy, Furey, Gauthier, Hubley, Kinsella, Mahovlich, Murray, P.C., Oliver and Phalen (12).
Other senators present: The Honourable Senators Beaudoin and Ringuette (2).
In attendance: Mr. Guy Beaumier, June Dewetering and Stephen Laurent, Research Officers, Library of Parliament.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on June 13, 2003, the committee continued its consideration of Bill C-25, the Public Service Modernization Act.
WITNESSES:
From the University of Ottawa,
Professor Ed Ratushny, Law Professor and Consultant to the Canadian Human Rights Commission.
From the Office of the Auditor General of Canada:
Ms. Sheila Fraser, Auditor General of Canada;
Mr. Jean Ste-Marie, Assistant Auditor General;
Mr. Claude Brunette, Director.
As individuals:
Mr. Ercel Baker;
Ms. Martha Hynna.
Professor Ed Ratushny made an opening statement and answered questions from members of the committee.
Ms. Sheila Fraser made an opening statement and answered questions from members of the committee.
Mr. Ercel Baker made an opening statement and answered questions from members of the committee.
Ms. Martha Hynna made an opening statement and answered questions from members of the committee.
At 5:04 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Tõnu Onu
Clerk of the Committee