Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Legal and Constitutional Affairs
Issue 12 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Wednesday, June 17, 2009
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs met this day at 4:03 p.m., in room 257, East Block, the Chair, the Honourable Joan Fraser, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Angus, Baker, P.C., Bryden, Campbell, Dickson, Fraser, Joyal, P.C., Milne, Nolin, Wallace and Watt (11).
In attendance: Jennifer Bird and Dominique Valiquet, Analysts, Parliamentary Information and Research Service, Library of Parliament.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, June 11, 2009, the committee started its consideration of Bill C-39, An Act to amend the Judges Act.
APPEARING:
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., M.P., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada;
The Honourable Chuck Strahl, P.C., M.P., Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians.
WITNESSES:
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada:
Caroline Davis, Assistant Deputy Minister, Resolution and Individual Affairs;
Aideen Nabigon, Executive Director, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Secretariat Canada.
The chair made an opening statement.
Ministers Nicholson and Strahl each made a statement and, together with Ms. Davis and Ms. Nabigon, answered questions.
At 4:25 p.m., the committee suspended.
At 4:26 p.m., the committee resumed.
It was agreed to proceed to clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-39, An Act to amend the Judges Act.
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 that the bill carry without amendment.
It was agreed that the bill be reported to the Senate by the chair.
At 4:27 p.m., the committee suspended.
At 4:28 p.m., the committee resumed.
Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, May 27, 2009, the committee started its consideration of Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (organized crime and protection of justice system participants).
APPEARING:
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., M.P., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.
WITNESSES:
Department of Justice Canada:
Matthew Taylor, Counsel, Criminal Law Policy Section.
Criminal Lawyers' Association:
Michael Spratt, Defense Lawyer, CLA Designate.
Minister Nicholson made a statement and, together with Mr. Taylor, answered questions.
At 5:35 p.m., the committee suspended.
At 5:40 p.m., the committee resumed.
Mr. Spratt made a statement and answered questions.
At 6:23 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Thursday, June 18, 2009
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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 Angus, Baker, P.C., Bryden, Campbell, Dickson, Fraser, Joyal, P.C., Milne, Nolin and Wallace (10).
In attendance: Jennifer Bird and Dominique Valiquet, Analysts, Parliamentary Information and Research Service, Library of Parliament.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, May 27, 2009, the committee continued its consideration of Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (organized crime and protection of justice system participants).
WITNESSES:
Royal Canadian Mounted Police:
Michel Aubin, Director, Federal and International Operations.
Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police:
Todd Shean, Representative.
Statistics Canada:
Lynn Barr-Telford, Director, Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics;
Craig Grimes, Senior Analyst, Courts Program, Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics;
Mia Dauvergne, Senior Analyst, Policing Services Program, Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics.
The chair made an opening statement.
Mr. Shean and Mr. Aubin each made a statement and, together, answered questions.
At 12:11 p.m., the committee suspended.
At 12:13 p.m., the committee resumed.
Ms. Barr-Telford made a statement and, together with Mr. Grimes and Ms. Dauvergne, answered questions.
At 12:51 p.m., the committee suspended.
At 12:53 p.m., pursuant to rule 92(2)(e), the committee resumed in camera to consider a draft agenda.
It was agreed that the committee proceed to clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (organized crime and protection of justice system participants), later this afternoon.
At 1:12 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Thursday, June 18, 2009
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs met this day at 2:50 p.m., in room 256, Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Joan Fraser, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Angus, Baker, P.C., Campbell, Dickson, Fraser, Hubley, Joyal, P.C., Milne, Nolin and Wallace (10).
In attendance: Dominque Valiquet and Robin MacKay, Analysts, Parliamentary Information and Research Service, Library of Parliament.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, May 27, 2009, the committee continued its consideration of Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (organized crime and protection of justice system participants).
It was agreed to proceed to clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (organized crime and protection of justice system participants).
It was agreed that the title stand postponed.
It was agreed that clause 1 carry.
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, on division.
It was agreed that clause 8 carry, on division.
It was agreed that clause 9 carry, on division.
It was agreed that clause 10 carry, on division.
It was agreed that clause 11 carry, on division.
It was agreed that clause 12 carry, on division.
It was agreed that clause 13 carry, on division.
It was agreed that clause 14 carry, on division.
It was agreed that clause 15 carry, on division.
It was agreed that clause 16 carry, on division.
It was agreed that clause 17 carry, on division.
It was agreed that clause 18 carry, on division.
It was agreed that clause 19 carry.
It was agreed that clause 20 carry.
It was agreed that the title carry.
It was agreed that the bill carry without amendment, on division.
It was agreed not to append observations to the report.
It was agreed that the bill be reported to the Senate by the chair.
At 3:01 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
Jessica Richardson
Clerk of the Committee