Proceedings of the Special Senate Committee on the
Anti-terrorism Act
Issue 6 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Monday, June 4, 2007
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[English]
The Special Senate Committee on the Anti-terrorism Act met at 1:05 p.m., this day, in room 160-S, Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable David P. Smith, P.C., presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Day, Fairbairn, P.C., Nolin and Smith, P.C. (5).
In attendance: Wade Riordan Raaflaub, Analyst, Library of Parliament.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, March 28, 2007, the committee continued its study on Bill C-12, to provide for emergency management and to amend and repeal certain acts. (For complete text of the Order of Reference see Issue No. 4 of the proceedings of the committee.)
WITNESSES:
Privy Council Office:
Rennie Marcoux, Assistant Secretary to the cabinet, Security and Intelligence.
Public Safety Canada:
Scott Broughton, Acting Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Emergency Management and National Security.
Ms. Marcoux made a statement and, together with Mr. Broughton, answered questions.
At 2:12 p.m., the committee suspended.
At 2:15 p.m., the committee resumed.
It was agreed that the committee proceed to clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-12.
It was agreed that the title stand postponed.
It was agreed that clause 1 (short title) stand postponed.
It was agreed that clause 2 carry.
It was agreed that clause 3 carry.
It was agreed that clause 4 carry.
It was agreed that clause 5 carry.
It was agreed that clause 6 carry.
It was agreed that clause 7 carry.
It was agreed that clause 8 carry.
It was agreed that clause 9 carry.
It was agreed that clause 10 carry.
It was agreed that clause 11 carry.
It was agreed that clause 12 carry.
It was agreed that clause 13 carry.
It was agreed that clause 14 carry.
It was agreed that clause 1 carry.
It was agreed that the title carry.
It was agreed that the bill be adopted without amendment.
It was agreed that the Chair report the bill to the Senate.
At 2:25 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Adam Thompson
Clerk of the Committee