Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Human Rights
Issue 20 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Monday, June 4, 2007
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights met this day at 4:07 p.m., in room 2, Victoria Building, the Chair, the Honourable A. Raynell Andreychuk, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Fraser, Munson and Nancy Ruth (4).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Carstairs, P.C. (1).
In attendance: Laura Barnett, Analyst, Parliamentary Information and Research Services, Library of Parliament.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, December 14, 2006, the committee began its consideration of Bill S-207, to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children).
WITNESSES:
The Honourable Céline Hervieux-Payette, P.C., sponsor of the bill.
The Canadian Teachers' Federation:
John Staple, Deputy Secretary General;
Allan O'Brien, Legal Counsel.
Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children:
Kathy Vandergrift, Chair.
Justice for Children and Youth:
Cheryl Milne, Staff Counsel.
The Honourable Senator Hervieux-Payette, P.C. made a statement and answered questions.
Mr. O'Brien and Mr. Staple both made a statement and, together, answered questions.
Ms. Milne made a statement and answered questions.
Ms. Vandergrift made a statement and answered questions.
At 6:04 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Monday, June 11, 2007
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights met this day at 4:04 p.m., in room 2, Victoria Building, the Deputy Chair, the Honourable Joan Fraser, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Fraser, Munson, Nancy Ruth and Poy (4).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Sharon Carstairs, P.C. (1).
In attendance: Laura Barnett, Analyst, Parliamentary Information and Research Services, Library of Parliament.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, December 14, 2006, the committee continued its consideration of Bill S-207, to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children).
WITNESSES:
Repeal 43 Committee, Toronto:
Corinne Robertshaw, Founder/coordinator.
University of Manitoba:
Joan Durrant, Department of Family Social Sciences.
As an individual
Ron Ensom, Co-author of the Joint Statement on Physical Punishment of Children and Youth.
Ms. Robertshaw made a statement and answered questions.
Ms. Durrant made a statement and answered questions.
Mr. Ensom answered questions.
At 5:09 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Monday, June 18, 2007
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights met this day at 4:01 p.m., in room 9, Victoria Building, the Chair, the Honourable A. Raynell Andreychuk, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Carstairs, P.C., Dallaire, Dawson, Hubley, Lovelace Nicholas and Munson (7).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Jaffer (1).
In attendance: Laura Barnett, Analyst, Parliamentary Information and Research Services, Library of Parliament.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, December 14, 2006, the committee continued its consideration of Bill S-207, to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children).
WITNESSES:
Institute of Marriage and Family Canada:
David Quist, Executive Director.
Department of Justice Canada:
Elissa Lieff, Senior General Counsel;
Gillian Blackell, Senior Counsel.
Mr. Quist made a statement and answered questions.
Ms. Blackell made a statement and, together with Ms. Lieff, answered questions.
At 5:45 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Tuesday, June 19, 2007
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights met this day at 7:03 p.m., in room 257, East Block, the Chair, the Honourable A. Raynell Andreychuk, Chair, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Fraser, Hervieux-Payette P.C., Jaffer, Lovelace Nicholas, Munson and Watt (7).
In attendance: Laura Barnett, Analyst, Parliamentary Information and Research Services, Library of Parliament.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, December 14, 2006, the committee continued its consideration of Bill S-207, to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children).
It was agreed that the committee proceed to clause-by-clause.
It was agreed that the title stand postponed.
It was agreed that clause 1 carry.
It was agreed that clause 2 carry.
It was agreed that the title carry.
It was agreed that the bill be reported without amendment.
At 7:29 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Vanessa Moss-Norbury
Clerk of the Committee