Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Aboriginal Peoples
Issue 5 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Tuesday, February 26, 2008
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met at 9:40 a.m. this day, in room 160-S, Centre Block, the chair, the Honourable Gerry St. Germain, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Campbell, Dallaire, Dyck, Gustafson, Hubley, Lovelace Nicholas, Peterson, Segal, Sibbeston, and St. Germain, P.C. (10).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Adams (1).
In attendance: Tonina Simeone, 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 Wednesday, November 21, 2007, the committee continued its consideration of the federal government's constitutional, treaty, political and legal responsibilities. (For complete text of the order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 1.)
WITNESSES:
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.:
James Eetoolook, Acting President;
Alastair Campbell, Senior Policy Advisor;
Terry Fenge, Consultant;
Laurie Pelly, Legal Counsel
Grand Council of the Crees:
Brian Craik, Director of Federal Relations;
Bill Namagoose, Executive Director.
Mr. Eetoolook, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Fenge, Mr. Craik and Mr. Namagoose each made a statement and answered questions.
At 11:12 a.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Wednesday, February 27, 2008
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met at 6:21 p.m. this day, in room 2, Victoria Building, the chair, the Honourable Gerry St. Germain, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Dallaire, Dyck, Gustafson, Peterson, Sibbeston and St. Germain, P.C. (6).
Other senators present: The Honourable Senators Adams and Watt (2).
In attendance: Tonina Simeone, 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 Wednesday, November 21, 2007, the committee continued its consideration of the federal government's constitutional, treaty, political and legal responsibilities. (For complete text of the order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 1.)
WITNESS:
Nisga'a Lisims Government:
Kevin McKay, Chairperson.
Mr. McKay made a statement and answered questions.
At 7:37 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
Marcy Zlotnick
Clerk of the Committee