Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Social Affairs, Science and Technology
Issue 5 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Thursday, April 10, 2008
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day at 10:45 a.m., in room 2, Victoria Building, the chair, the Honourable Art Eggleton, P.C., presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Brown, Callbeck, Cochrane, Cordy, Eggleton, P.C., Fairbairn, P.C., Keon, Milne, Munson, Pépin and Trenholme Counsell (11).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Gustafson (1).
In attendance: Brian O'Neal and Penny Becklumb, Analysts, Parliamentary Information and Research Services, Library of Parliament.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the order of reference on Social Affairs, Science and Technology adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, March 4, 2008, the committee began its examination of Bill C-37, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act.
APPEARING:
The Honourable Diane Finley, P.C., M.P., Minister of Citizenship and Immigration.
WITNESSES:
Citizenship and Immigration Canada:
Karen Mosher, Director General, Citizenship Branch;
Mark Davidson, Director, Legislation and Program Policy.
Canadian Council for Refugees:
Janet Dench, Executive Director.
University of Victoria:
Donald Galloway, Professor, Faculty of Law.
Lost Canadians Organization:
Don Chapman, Representative.
As an individual:
Melynda Jarratt, Historian.
Mennonite Central Committee Canada:
William Janzen, Director, Ottawa Office.
Minister Finley made a statement and, along with Ms. Mosher and Mr. Davidson, responded to questions.
Ms. Dench and Mr. Galloway each made a statement and responded to questions.
Mr. Chapman, Ms. Jarratt and Mr. Janzen each made a statement and responded to questions.
The Honourable Senator Cordy moved:
That the committee proceed to clause-by-clause examination of Bill C-37, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
It was agreed that the title stand postponed.
It was agreed that clause 1 stand postponed.
It was agreed that clause 2 carry.
It was agreed that clause 3 carry.
It was agreed that clause 4 carry.
It was agreed that clause 5 carry.
It was agreed that clause 6 carry.
It was agreed that clause 7 carry.
It was agreed that clause 8 carry.
It was agreed that clause 9 carry.
It was agreed that clause 10 carry.
It was agreed that clause 11 carry.
It was agreed that clause 12 carry.
It was agreed that clause 13 carry.
It was agreed that clause 14 carry.
It was agreed that clause 1 carry.
It was agreed that the title carry.
It was agreed that the bill be adopted without amendment.
The Honourable Senator Milne moved:
That the steering committee be authorized to draft observations to be appended to Bill C-37.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
It was agreed that the chair report the bill, with appended observations, to the Senate.
Pursuant to the order of reference on cities adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, November 20, 2007, the committee considered a budget.
The Honourable Senator Pépin moved:
That the following special study budget application (cities) be approved for submission to the Standing Senate Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration.
| Professional and Other Services | $ 85,610 |
| Transportation and Communications | $ 227,290 |
| All Other Services | $ 14,100 |
| Total | $ 327,000 |
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Pursuant to the order of reference on population health adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, November 20, 2007, the committee considered a budget.
The Honourable Senator Keon moved:
That the following special study budget application (population health) be approved for submission to the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration.
| Professional and Other Services | $ 69,510 |
| Transportation and Communications | $ 215,811 |
| All Other Services | $ 5,800 |
| Total | $ 291,121 |
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Pursuant to the order of reference on early learning and child care adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, November 20, 2007, the committee considered a budget.
The Honourable Senator Pépin moved:
That the following special study budget application (early learning and child care) be approved for submission to the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration.
| Professional and Other Services | $ 13,300 |
| Transportation and Communications | $ 0 |
| All Other Services | $ 200 |
| Total | $ 13,500 |
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Keon moved:
That the following budget application (legislation) be approved for submission to the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration.
| Professional and Other Services | $ 4,000 |
| Transportation and Communications | $ 0 |
| All Other Services | $ 0 |
| Total | $ 4,000 |
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
At 1 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Wednesday, April 16, 2008
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day at 4:15 p.m., in room 2, Victoria Building, the chair, the Honourable Art Eggleton, P.C., presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Cochrane, Cook, Cordy, Eggleton, P.C., Fairbairn, P.C., Mercer, Munson and Pépin (8).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Grafstein (1).
In attendance: Brian O'Neal, Analyst, Parliamentary Information and Research Services, Library of Parliament.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the order of reference on social affairs, science and technology adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, February 13, 2008, the committee began its examination of Bill S-204, An Act respecting a National Philanthropy Day.
WITNESSES:
Senate of Canada:
The Honourable senator Jerahmiel S. Grafstein, sponsor of the bill.
Association of Fundraising Professionals:
Andrea McManus, Vice Chair.
BMO Capital Markets:
Donald K. Johnson, Senior Advisor.
Beechwood Cemetery Foundation:
Grete Hale, President.
Trico Homes:
Wayne Chiu, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Imagine Canada:
Don McCreesh, Chair.
Fondation Centre de santé et de services sociaux Jeanne-Mance:
Luce Moreau, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Ms. McManus, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Hale each made a statement and responded to questions.
Mr. Chiu, Mr. McCreesh and Ms. Moreau each made a statement and responded to questions.
Senator Grafstein made a statement.
It was agreed that the committee proceed to clause-by-clause examination of Bill S-204.
It was agreed that the title stand postponed.
It was agreed that the preamble stand postponed.
It was agreed that clause 1 stand postponed.
It was agreed that clause 2 carry.
It was agreed that clause 1 carry.
It was agreed that the preamble carry.
It was agreed that the title carry.
It was agreed that Bill S-204 be adopted without amendment.
It was agreed that the chair report the bill at the next sitting of the Senate.
At 5:55 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Thursday, April 17, 2008
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met in camera this day at 10:45 a.m., in room 2, Victoria Building, the chair, the Honourable Art Eggleton, P.C., presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Callbeck, Cook, Cordy, Eggleton, P.C., Fairbairn, P.C., Keon, Munson, Nolin and Pépin (9).
In attendance: Brian O'Neal, 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, November 29, 2007, the committee continued to examine issues relating to the federal government's new Science and Technology (S&T) Strategy. (For complete text of order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 2.)
Pursuant to rule 92(2)(f), the committee considered a draft interim report.
It was agreed that the committee adopt the draft report subject to minor editorial changes by the steering committee and that it be tabled in the Senate.
At 11:25 a.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Thursday, June 19, 2008
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The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met in camera this day at 11:44 a.m., in room 705, Victoria Building, the chair, the Honourable Art Eggleton, P.C., presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Cordy, Eggleton, P.C., Keon, Munson and Trenholme Counsell (5).
In attendance: Brian O'Neal and Havi Echinberg, Analysts, Parliamentary Information and Research Services, Library of Parliament.
Pursuant to rule 92(2)(f), the committee considered a report.
It was moved that:
The committee adopt the report entitled Poverty, Housing and Homelessness: Issues & Options prepared by the Subcommittee on Cities and that this report be tabled in the Senate.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
At 11:50 a.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
Barbara Reynolds
Clerk of the Committee