Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Aboriginal Peoples
Issue 9 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Tuesday, April 8, 2008
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met at 9:30 a.m. this day, in room 160-S, Centre Block, the chair, the Honourable Gerry St. Germain, P.C., 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 senators present: The Honourable Senators Cowan, Tkachuk, and Watt (3).
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 Tuesday, December 11, 2007, the committee began its consideration of Bill C-292, An Act to implement the Kelowna Accord.
WITNESSES:
House of Commons:
The Right Honourable Paul Martin, P.C., M.P., LaSalle—Émard;
The Honourable Ralph Goodale, P.C., M.P., Wascana;
The Honourable Andy Scott, P.C., M.P., Fredericton.
Mr. Martin made a statement and, together with Mr. Goodale and Mr. Scott, answered questions.
At 11:29 a.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
Marcy Zlotnick
Clerk of the Committee