Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Legal and Constitutional Affairs
Issue 18 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs met this day at 4:08 p.m., in room 257, East Block, the chair, the Honourable Joan Fraser, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Fraser, Hervieux-Payette, P.C., Joyal, P.C., Merchant, Milne, Oliver, Stratton and Watt (9).
In attendance: Robin MacKay, 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 Thursday, March13, 2008, the committee began its consideration of BillS-209, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children).
WITNESS:
The Honourable Senator Céline Hervieux-Payette, P.C., sponsor of the bill.
The Honourable Senator Hervieux-Payette made an opening statement and answered questions.
At 6p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Thursday, May 15, 2008
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs met this day at 10:48 a.m., in room 257, East Block, the chair, the Honourable Joan Fraser, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Baker, P.C., Di Nino, Fraser, Joyal, P.C., Mercer, Merchant, Milne, Oliver and Stratton (10).
In attendance: Robin MacKay, 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 Thursday, March13, 2008, the committee continued its consideration of BillS-209, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children).
WITNESS:
Canadian Council of Criminal Defence Lawyers:
Mark Lapowich.
Mr. Lapowich made an opening statement and answered questions.
At 12:30p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
Adam Thompson
Clerk of the Committee