Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Legal and Constitutional Affairs
Issue 15 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Wednesday, April 16, 2008
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs met this day at 4:15 p.m., in room 257, East Block, the chair, the Honourable Joan Fraser, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Campbell, Cowan, Fraser, Grafstein, Gustafson, Joyal, P.C., Robichaud, P.C., Stratton and Watt (10).
In attendance: Michel Bédard and Jennifer Bird, 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 Thursday, February 28, 2008, the committee continued its consideration of Bill S-210, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (suicide bombings). (For complete text of the order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 13)
It was agreed that the committee proceed to clause-by-clause consideration of Bill S-210.
It was agreed that the title stand postponed.
It was agreed that clause 1 carry.
It was agreed that the title carry.
It was agreed, on division, that the bill carry.
It was agreed that the chair report the bill without amendment to the Senate.
Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, December 6, 2007, the committee continued its consideration of a comprehensive review of the amendments made by An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and the Income Tax Act (S.C. 2004, c. 24). (For complete text of the order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 12)
At 4:30 p.m., pursuant to rule 92(2)(f), the committee proceeded in camera to consider a draft report.
At 5:17 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Thursday, April 17, 2008
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs met this day at 10:50 a.m., in room 257, East Block, the chair, the Honourable Joan Fraser, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Campbell, Di Nino, Fraser, Joyal, P.C., Moore, Stratton and Watt. (8)
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Murray, P.C. (1)
In attendance: Michel Bédard, 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, March 4, 2008, the committee began its consideration of Bill S-224, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (vacancies).
WITNESSES:
Senate of Canada:
The Honourable Senator Wilfred P. Moore, sponsor of the bill.
Elections Canada:
Marc Mayrand, Chief Electoral Officer;
Diane R. Davidson, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer and Chief Legal Counsel and Regulatory Affairs;
Stéphane Perrault, Senior General Counsel and Senior Director.
The Honourable Senator Moore made an opening statement and answered questions.
Mr. Mayrand made an opening statement and, together with Ms. Davidson and Mr. Perrault, answered questions.
At 12:20 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
Adam Thompson
Clerk of the Committee