Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Social Affairs, Science and Technology
Issue 5 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Wednesday, December 1, 2004
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met in camera at 4:10 p.m. this day, in room 705, Victoria Building, the Honourable Michael Kirby presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Cochrane, Cook, Fairbairn, P.C., Gill, Keon, Kirby and Pépin (7).
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament Research Branch: Howard Chodos, Research Analyst, Political and Social Affairs Division; Tim Riordan, Analyst, Political and Social Affairs Division.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, October 7, 2004, the committee continued its examination on the state of the health care system in Canada, in particular issues concerning mental health and mental illness. (See Issue No. 1, Wednesday, October 20, 2004, for the full text of the Order of Reference.)
Pursuant to rule 92(2)(e) the committee met in camera to discuss a draft agenda.
At 4:42 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Wednesday, February 2, 2005
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met in camera at 3:55 p.m. this day, in room 356-S, Centre Block, the Honourable Michael Kirby, Chair, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Callbeck, Cochrane, Cook, Gill, Keon, Kirby, LeBreton and Pépin (8).
It was agreed that staff be permitted to stay.
Pursuant to rules 92(2)(e) and (f) the committee met in camera to discuss a draft report and draft agenda.
It was agreed that the following budget application for the committee's special study on mental health be approved for submission to the committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration:
Summary of Expenditures
| Professional and Other Services | $188,800 |
| Transportation and Communication. | $689,160 |
| All Other Expenditures | $ 36,500 |
| Total: | $914,460 |
At 5 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
TORONTO, Tuesday, February 15, 2005
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met at 9 a.m., this day, in the Vanity Fair Room, at the Royal Meridien King Edward Hotel in Toronto, the Honourable Michael Kirby, Chair, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Cochrane, Cook, Cordy, Keon, Kirby, Pépin and Trenholme Counsell (7).
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament Research Branch: Howard Chodos, Research Analyst, Political and Social Affairs Division; Tim Riordan, Analyst, Political and Social Affairs Division, Nicole Pogue, Intern.
Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, October 7, 2004, the committee continued its examination on the state of the health care system in Canada, in particular issues concerning mental health and mental illness. (See Issue No. 1, Wednesday, October 20, 2004, for the full text of the Order of Reference.)
WITNESSES:
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health:
Diana Capponi.
As individuals:
Pat Capponi;
Darrell C. Powell.
Consumer/Survivor Information Resource Centre:
Helen Hook, Coordinator.
Panel: As individuals:
Norrah Whitney;
Carolyn Mayeur.
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health:
Betty Miller, Coordinator of the Family Council.
Diana Capponi, Pat Capponi, Darrell C. Powell and Helen Hook each made a statement. Together the witnesses answered questions.
At 9:35 a.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 9:50 a.m., the committee resumed its sitting.
Norrah Whitney, Carolyn Mayeur and Betty Miller each made a presentation. Together the witnesses answered questions.
At 12:35 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
TORONTO, Tuesday, February 15, 2005
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met at 1:20 p.m., this day, in the Vanity Fair Room, at the Royal Meridien King Edward Hotel in Toronto, the Honourable Michael Kirby, Chair, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Cochrane, Cook, Cordy, Keon, Kirby, Pépin and Trenholme Counsell (7).
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament Research Branch: Howard Chodos, Research Analyst, Political and Social Affairs Division; Tim Riordan, Analyst, Political and Social Affairs Division, Nicole Pogue, Intern.
Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, October 7, 2004, the committee continued its examination on the state of the health care system in Canada, in particular issues concerning mental health and mental illness.(See Issue No. 1, Wednesday, October 20, 2004, for the full text of the Order of Reference.)
WITNESSES:
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care:
Carrie Hayward, Acting Director, Mental Health and Addiction Branch;
Doug Dixon, Senior Program Analyst, Mental Health and Addiction Branch.
Ontario Council of Alternative Businesses:
Becky McFarlane, Partnership Coordinator.
Empowerment Council:
Jennifer Chambers, Coordinator.
The Dream Team:
Phillip Dufresne, Member;
Linda Chamberlain, Member;
Mark Shapiro, Member.
The Gerstein Centre:
Dr. Reva Gerstein, Founding Chair;
Paul Quinn, Director.
As an individual:
David Reville.
The Heart Committee:
Douglas Millstone, Family Law Lawyer;
Patricia Commins, Retired Teacher;
Michael Flaxman, Volunteer.
As individuals:
Neil McQuaid;
Allan Strong;
Adrienne Magennis;
Richard Casey;
Graham Crushing;
Richard Smith;
Roslyn Durdy.
Carrie Hayward made a statement, and together with other officials, answered questions.
At 2:35 p.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 2:40 p.m., the committee resumed its sitting.
Philip Dufresne, Mark Shapiro, Linda Chamberlain, Becky McFarlane and Jennifer Chambers each made a statement and together the witnesses answered questions.
At 3:46 p.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 4 p.m., the committee resumed its sitting.
Dr. Reva Gerstein, Paul Quinn, David Reville, Douglas Millstone, Patricia Commins and Michael Flaxman each made a statement and together the witnesses answered questions.
At 5:30 p.m., the committee heard from walk-ons:
Neil McQuaid, Allan Strong, Adrienne Magennis, Richard Casey, Graham Crushing, Richard Smith, Roslyn Durdy each made a statement.
At 6 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Josée Thérien
Clerk of the Committee