Past Session:

Proceedings of the Subcommittee on Cities

Issue 3 - Minutes of Proceedings

OTTAWA, Wednesday, June 4, 2008
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[English]

The Senate Subcommittee on Cities met this day at 4:06 p.m., in room 2, Victoria Building, the chair, the Honourable Art Eggleton, P.C., presiding.

Members of the Subcommittee present: The Honourable Senators Eggleton, P.C., Keon, Munson and Trenholme Counsell (4).

In attendance: Brian O'Neal and Clara Morgan, Analysts, 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, November 20, 2007 and delegated on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 by the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology, the subcommittee continued its examination on current social issues pertaining to Canada's largest cities, in particular poverty, housing and homelessness. (For complete text of order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 1.)

WITNESSES:

Fédération des femmes du Québec:

Nancy Burrows, Coordinator.

Carleton University:

Fran Klodawsky, Professor, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies;

Marika Morris, School of Canadian Studies.

University of British Columbia:

Claire Young, Senior Associate Dean, Academic Affairs and Professor, Faculty of Law.

Ms. Burrows, Ms. Klodawsky, Ms. Morris and Ms. Young each made a statement and responded to questions.

At 6 p.m., it was agreed that the subcommittee adjourn to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

OTTAWA, Thursday, June 5, 2008
(10)

[English]

The Senate Subcommittee on Cities met this day at 8.35 a.m., in room 2, Victoria Building, the chair, the Honourable Art Eggleton, P.C., presiding.

Members of the Subcommittee present: The Honourable Senators Eggleton, P.C., Keon, Munson and Trenholme Counsell (4).

In attendance: Brian O'Neal and Havi Echenberg, Analysts, Parliamentary Information and Research Services, Library of Parliament.

Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.

WITNESSES:

Affordable New Home Foundation — Saskatchewan:

Keith Hanson, Executive Director.

Centretown Affordable Housing Development Corporation:

Dennis Carr, Development Coordinator.

Vancity Enterprises Ltd.:

Dan Paris, Director of Development.

Focus Consulting Inc.:

Steve Pomeroy, President.

Mr. Hanson, Mr. Carr, Mr. Paris and Mr. Pomeroy each made a statement and responded to questions.

At 10:05 a.m., the deputy chair assumed the chair.

At 10:35 a.m., it was agreed that the subcommittee adjourn to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

OTTAWA, Thursday, June 12, 2008
(11)

[English]

The Senate Subcommittee on Cities met in camera this day at 10:50 a.m., in room 705, Victoria Building, the chair, the Honourable Art Eggleton, P.C. presiding.

Members of the Subcommittee present: The Honourable Senators Cordy, Eggleton, P.C., Munson and Trenholme Counsell (4).

In attendance: Brian O'Neal and Havi Echinberg, Analysts, Parliamentary Information and Research Services, Library of Parliament.

Pursuant to rule 92(2)(e), the committee considered a draft agenda (future business).

Pursuant to rule 92(2)(f), the committee considered a draft report.

At noon, it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Barbara Reynolds

Clerk of the Subcommittee