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Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Legal and Constitutional Affairs

Issue 19 - Minutes of Proceedings

OTTAWA, Monday, July 11, 2005
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs met this day, at 6:05 p.m., in room 160-S, Centre Block, the Honourable Senator Lise Bacon, Chair, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Austin, P.C., Bacon, Chaput, Cools, Joyal, P.C., Milne, Mitchell, Nolin, Pearson, Ringuette, St. Germain, P.C. and Stratton (13).

Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Prud'homme, P.C. (1).

In attendance: From the Library of Parliament Mary C. Hurley, Analyst.

Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on. Wednesday, July 6, 2005, the committee began its consideration of Bill C-38, respecting certain aspects of legal capacity for marriage for civil purposes.

APPEARING:

The Honourable Irwin Cotler, P.C., M.P., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.

WITNESS:

Department of Justice Canada:

Lisa Hitch, Senior Counsel, Family, Children and Youth Section.

Mr. Cotler made an opening statement and, together with Ms. Hitch, answered questions.

At 9:45 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Adam Thompson

Clerk of the Committee

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