Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Aboriginal Peoples
Issue 16 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Tuesday, June 3, 2008
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met in camera at 9:37 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 Dallaire, Gustafson, Lovelace Nicholas, Peterson and St. Germain, P.C. (5).
In attendance: Tonina Simeone, Analyst, Parliamentary Information and Research Services, Library of Parliament.
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.)
Pursuant to rule 92(2)(e), the committee considered a draft agenda.
It was moved that staff be allowed to remain in the room during the meeting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
At 10:40 a.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Tuesday, June 10, 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, Gustafson, Lovelace Nicholas, Peterson and St. Germain, P.C. (5).
In attendance: Tonina Simeone, Analyst, Parliamentary Information and Research Services, Library of Parliament.
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:
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada:
Brenda Kustra, Director General, Governance Branch, Lands and Trust Services;
Nathalie Nepton, Director, Band Governance Directorate;
Marc Boivin, Manager, Governance Branch.
Ms. Kustra made a statement and, together with Ms. Nepton and Mr. Boivin, answered questions.
At 10:24 a.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
Marcy Zlotnick
Clerk of the Committee