Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Legal and Constitutional Affairs
Issue 2 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Wednesday, November 6, 2002
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs met this day, at 5:20 p.m., in room 257, East Block, the Honourable Senator Furey, Chair, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Baker, P.C., Beaudoin, Bryden, Buchanan, P.C, Cools, Furey, Jaffer, Joyal, P.C., Nolin, Pearson and Smith, P.C. (11).
Other senators present: The Honourable Senator Corbin (1).
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament, Nancy Holmes.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, October 8, 2002, the committee started its study of Bill S-5, An Act respecting a National Acadian Day.
WITNESS:
From the Senate of Canada:
The Honourable Gerald J. Comeau, Senator.
The Honourable Senator Comeau made a statement and answered questions.
At 6:05 p.m., the committee proceeded to discuss of the business of the committee.
At 6:15 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Wednesday, November 20, 2002
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs met this day, at 4:50 p.m., in room 257, East Block, the Honourable Senator Furey, Chair, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Baker, P.C., Beaudoin, Bryden, Buchanan, P.C, Cools, Furey, Joyal, P.C., Pearson and Stratton (9).
Other senators present: The Honourable Senators Adams, Comeau, Corbin, Sparrow and Watt (5).
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament, Nancy Holmes.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, November 20, 2002, the committee started its study of Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals and firearms) and the Firearms Act.
APPEARING:
The Honourable Martin Cauchon, P.C., M.P., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.
WITNESSES:
From the Department of Justice Canada:
Richard G. Mosley, Q.C., Assistant Deputy Minister, Criminal Law Policy and Community Justice Branch;
Joanne Klineberg, Counsel, Criminal Law Policy;
Gary Webster, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Firearms Centre;
Kathleen Roussel, Counsel, Legal Services, Canadian Firearms Centre.
The Honourable Martin Cauchon, P.C, M.P., made an opening statement.
At 5:40 p.m., the committee proceeded to discuss Bill S-5.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, October 8, 2002, the committee continued its study of Bill S-5, An Act respecting a National Acadian Day.
WITNESS:
As an individual:
Dr. Neil Boucher, Historian.
Dr. Boucher made a statement and answered questions.
At 7:15 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Thursday, November 21, 2002
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs met this day, in camera, at 11:05 a.m., in room 257, East Block, the Honourable Senator Furey, Chair, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Baker, P.C., Beaudoin, Bryden, Buchanan, P.C, Cools, Corbin, Furey, Joyal, P.C., Pearson, Smith, P.C. and Stratton (12).
Other senators present: The Honourable Senators Adams, Robichaud, P.C., Sparrow and Watt (4).
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament, Nancy Holmes.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, November 20, 2002, the committee started its study of Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals and firearms) and the Firearms Act.
The committee considered its procedural business in camera.
At 12:00 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Marcy Zlotnick
Clerk of the Committee