Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Legal and Constitutional Affairs
Issue 23 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs met this day, at 9:10 a.m., in room 257, East Block, the chair, the Honourable Joan Fraser, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Angus, Boisvenu, Carignan, Chaput, Fraser, Joyal, P.C., Lang, Munson, Runciman, and Wallace (10).
In attendance: Cynthia Kirkby and Marcia Jones, 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, March 2, 2011, the committee continued its consideration of Bill C-21, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sentencing for fraud). (For complete text of the order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 22.)
The Honourable Senator Angus moved:
That the following material be filed as exhibits:
- Response from Lianna McDonald, of the Canadian Centre for Child Protection (Cybertip.ca) to a question taken on notice at the February 16, 2011 meeting, relating to Bill C-22.
(Exhibit 1120-04-02-3.40/L1-C-22, 21, "10'')- Submission from the Honourable Marie-Claude Blais, Q.C., Minister of Justice and Consumer Affairs and Attorney General of New Brunswick, relating to Bill C-22.
(Exhibit 1120-04-02-3.40/L1-C-22, 21, "11'')- Letter from the Honourable David Alward, Premier of New Brunswick relating to Bill C-22.
(Exhibit 1120-04-02-3.40/L1-C-22, 21, "12'')- Letter from Mr. Jean Brazeau, Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Shaw Communications Inc. relating to Bill C-22.
(Exhibit 1120-04-02-3.40/L1-C-22, 21, "13'')- Letter from the Honourable Chris Bentley, Attorney General of Ontario relating to Bill C-22.
(Exhibit 1120-04-02-3.40/L1-C-22, 21, "14'')- Response from Statistics Canada to a question taken on notice at the March 3, 2011 meeting, relating to Bill C-48.
(Exhibit 1120-04-02-3.40/L1-C-48, 22, "1'')- Brief from Victims of Violence Canadian Centre for Missing Children, relating to Bill C-48.
(Exhibit 1120-04-02-3.40/L1-C-48, 22, "2'')-Letter from Mr. Josh Weinstein, Chair, Canadian Bar Association to Mr. Ed Fast, M.P. dated December 7, 2009 relating to Bill C-21.
(Exhibit 1120-04-02-3.40/L1-C-21, 22, "1'')- Brief and response from Diane Urquhart relating to Bill C-21
(Exhibit 1120-04-02-3.40/L1-C-21, 22, "2'')
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
It was agreed that the committee proceed to clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-21, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sentencing for fraud).
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 the title carry.
It was agreed that the bill carry.
It was agreed that the chair report the bill to the Senate.
At 9:13 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Wednesday, March 9, 2011
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The Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs met this day, at 4:31 p.m., in room 257, East Block, the chair, the Honourable Joan Fraser, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Angus, Boisvenu, Chaput, Cowan, Fraser, Joyal, P.C., Lang, Rivard, Runciman and Wallace (10).
In attendance: Laura Barnett and Marcia Jones, 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 Tuesday, March 8, 2011, the committee began its consideration of Bill C-30, An Act to amend the Criminal Code.
APPEARING:
The Honourable Robert Nicholson, P.C., M.P., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.
WITNESSES:
Department of Justice Canada:
Catherine Kane, Director General and Senior General Counsel, Criminal Law Policy Section;
Doug Hoover, Counsel, Criminal Law Policy Section;
As an individual:
Sanjeev Anand, Professor.
Criminal Lawyers' Association:
Vincenzo Rondinelli, Lawyer.
Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police:
Vincent Westwick, Chair, Law Reform Committee.
The chair made an opening statement.
The Honourable Robert Nicholson, P.C., M.P., made a statement and answered questions.
At 5:32 p.m., the committee suspended.
At 5:34 p.m., the committee resumed.
Mr. Hoover and Ms. Kane answered questions.
At 6:08 p.m., the committee suspended.
At 6:26 p.m., the committee resumed.
Mr. Anand made a statement and answered questions.
At 7:11 p.m., the committee suspended.
At 7:21 p.m., the committee resumed.
Mr. Rondinelli made a statement and answered questions.
At 8:07 p.m., the committee suspended.
At 8:13 p.m., the committee resumed.
Mr. Westwick made a statement and answered questions.
At 8:46 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Thursday, March 10, 2011
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The Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs met this day, at 10:34 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., Boisvenu, Chaput, Cowan, Fraser, Greene, Joyal, P.C., Lang, Runciman and Wallace (11).
In attendance: Laura Barnett and Marcia Jones, 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, March 3, 2011, the committee continued its consideration of Bill C-30, An Act to amend the Criminal Code.
The Honourable Senator Joyal, P.C. moved:
That the letter received, by the chair of the committee, on March 9, 2011 from the Privacy Commissioner of Canada relating to Bill C-30, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, be printed as an appendix to the minutes of the committee's proceedings, in both official languages.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
It was agreed that the committee proceed to clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-30, An Act to amend the Criminal Code.
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, which contains the alternative title, carry.
It was agreed that the title carry.
It was agreed that the bill carry, on division.
It was agreed that the chair report the bill to the Senate.
At 10:42 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
Shaila Anwar
Clerk of the Committee