Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Aboriginal Peoples

Issue 18 - Minutes of Proceedings - May 15, 2012

OTTAWA, Tuesday, May 15, 2012
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met this day, at 9:32 a.m., in room 160-S, Centre Block, the chair, the Honourable Gerry St. Germain, P.C., presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Ataullahjan, Brazeau, Campbell, Demers, Meredith, Munson, Patterson, Raine and St. Germain, P.C. (9).

In attendance: Shauna Troniak, Analyst, 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 28, 2012, the committee continued its consideration on the evolving legal and political recognition of the collective identity and rights of the Métis in Canada. (For complete text of the order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 14.)

WITNESSES:

Métis National Council:

Clément Chartier, President;

Marc LeClair, Bilateral Coordinator.

Women of the Métis Nation:

Melanie Omeniho, President.

Mr. Chartier and Ms. Omeniho each made a statement and, together with Mr. LeClair, answered questions.

At 11:21 a.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Marcy Zlotnick

Clerk of the Committee