Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Social Affairs, Science and Technology
Issue 3 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Wednesday, November 3, 2004
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met at 3:40 p.m. this day, in room 705, Victoria Building, the Chair, the Honourable Michael Kirby, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Callbeck, Cook, Cordy, Fairbairn, P.C., Keon, Kirby, LeBreton, Morin and Pépin (9).
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Andrew Kitching, Research Analyst, Law and Government Division.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, October 20, 2004, the committee continued its examination of Bill S-9, An Act to amend the Copyright Act. (For complete text of order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 2).
WITNESSES:
Canadian Press:
Ron Poling, Executive Director, Picture Services.
Canadian Newspaper Association:
David Gollob, Vice-President, Public Affairs.
Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC):
Phillippa Lawson, Executive Director;
Alex Cameron, Associate.
Mr. Poling, Mr. Gollob and Mr. Cameron each made a statement, and together all the witnesses answered questions.
It was agreed that the following budget application for legislation be approved for submission to the Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration:
Summary of Expenditures:
| Professional and Other Services: | $ 3,000 |
| Transportation and Communications: | — |
| All Other Expenditures: | $ 1,000 |
| Total: | $ 4,000 |
At 4:30 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Josée Thérien
Clerk of the Committee