Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Social Affairs, Science and Technology
Issue 6 - Minutes of Proceedings
TORONTO, Wednesday, February 16, 2005
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met at 9:02 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 Callbeck, Cochrane, Cook, Cordy, Keon, Kirby, Pépin and Trenholme Counsell (8).
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:
Moose Jaw Police Service:
Terry G. Coleman, Chief of Police Service; Co-Chair of the Canadian National Committee for Police/Mental Health Liaison.
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary:
Sean Ryan, Inspector.
Montreal Police Service:
Michael Arruda, Agent and Counsellor, Action Strategies with the Community, Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities.
Empowerment Council:
Randy Pritchard.
Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies:
Kim Pate, Executive Director.
Canadian National Committee for Police/Mental Health Liaison:
Dr. Dorothy Cotton, Co-Chair, Psychologist.
Terry Coleman, Sean Ryan and Michael Arruda each made a statement. Together the witnesses answered questions.
At 10:35 a.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 10:45 a.m., the committee resumed its sitting.
Dr. Cotton, Kim Pate and Randy Pritchard each made a statement. Together the witnesses answered questions.
At 12:00 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
TORONTO, Wednesday, February 16, 2005
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met at 1:05 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 Callbeck, Cochrane, Cook, Cordy, Keon, Kirby, Pépin and Trenholme Counsell (8).
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:
As individuals:
Rona Maynard, Former Editor-in-Chief, Châtelaine;
Scott Simmie, Journalist, Toronto Star;
Louise Elliott, Journalist, CBC Radio.
Douglas Research Hospital:
Dr. Ashok Malla, Head of Research
As individuals:
Phyllis Grant-Parker;
Tara Marttinen.
As individuals:
Honourable Richard Schneider, Judge;
Honourable Douglas Carruthers, Judge.
As walk-ons:
Lionel Berger;
Don Weitz;
Lembi Buchanan;
Julie Haubrich;
Morra Stewart;
Sandra Schwartz.
Rona Maynard, Scott Simmie and Louise Elliot each made a statement. Together the witnesses answered questions.
At 2:40 p.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 2:47 p.m., the committee resumed its sitting.
Tara Mattinen, Phyllis Grant-Parker and Dr. Ashok Malla each made a statement. Together the witnesses answered questions.
At 4:15 p.m., the committee adjourned its sitting.
At 4:20 p.m., the committee resumed its sitting.
Judge Carruthers and Judge Schneider each made a statement. Together the witnesses answered questions.
At 5:30 p.m., the committee heard walk-ons:
Lionel Berger, Don Weitz, Julie Haubrich, Morra Stewart, Sandra Schwartz each made a statement.
At 5:47 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Josée Thérien
Clerk of the Committee