Proceedings of the Special Senate Committee on the
Anti-terrorism Act

Issue 18 - Minutes of Proceedings

OTTAWA, Monday, October 31, 2005
(41)

[English]

The Special Committee on the Anti-terrorism Act met at 10:35 a.m., this day, in room 160-S, Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Joyce Fairbairn, P.C., presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Chaput, Day, Fairbairn, P.C., Fraser and Joyal, P.C. (6).

In attendance: Benjamin Dolin and Jennifer Wispinski, Analysts, Library of Parliament.

Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Monday, December 13, 2004, the committee continued its comprehensive review of the provisions and operation of the Anti-terrorism Act (S.C. 2001, c.41). (For complete text of the Order of Reference, please see Issue No. 1 of the proceedings of the committee).

WITNESS:

Canadian Security Intelligence Service:

Jim Judd, Director.

The Chair made a statement.

Mr. Judd made a statement and answered questions.

It was agreed that the following documents be filed as exhibits with the Clerk:

The Human Security Report 2005 (Exhibit 5700-1.38/A1-SS-1, 18 "3'');

The Third Report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team of the United Nations Security Council (Exhibit 5700-1.38/A1-SS-1, 18 "4'').

At 12:30 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Heather Lank

Clerk of the Committee

OTTAWA, Monday, October 31, 2005
(42)

[English]

The Special Committee on the Anti-terrorism Act met at 1:32 p.m., this day, in room 160-S, Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Joyce Fairbairn, P.C., presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Chaput, Fairbairn, P.C., Fraser, Joyal, P.C. and Stratton (6).

In attendance: Benjamin Dolin and Jennifer Wispinski, Analysts, Library of Parliament.

Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Monday, December 13, 2004, the committee continued its comprehensive review of the provisions and operation of the Anti-terrorism Act (S.C. 2001, c.41). (For complete text of the Order of Reference, please see Issue No. 1 of the proceedings of the committee).

WITNESSES:

Canadian Islamic Congress:

Faisal Joseph, National Legal Counsel.

Muslim Council of Montreal:

Imam Salam Elmenyawi, Chairman.

The Chair made a statement.

Mr. Joseph and Imam Elmenyawi each made a statement and answered questions.

At 3:35 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Adam Thomspon

Clerk of the Committee