Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Legal and Constitutional Affairs

Issue 18 - Minutes of Proceedings, May 10, 2012

OTTAWA, Thursday, May 10, 2012
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs met at 10:35 a.m. this day, in room 257, East Block, the deputy chair, the Honourable Joan Fraser presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Angus, Baker, P.C., Boisvenu, Chaput, Dagenais, Di Nino, Fraser, Joyal, P.C., Mitchell, Runciman, Unger and White (12).

In attendance: Robin MacKay, 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 Thursday, April 26, 2012, the committee continued its consideration of Bill S-209, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (prize fights).

WITNESSES:

Ultimate Fighting Championship:

Tom Wright, Director of Canadian Operations;

Rory MacDonald, UFC Welterweight Fighter.

Alchemist Management:

Lex McMahon, Agent.

Rockdoc Consulting Inc.:

Dr. Samuel Gutman, President and Chief Medical Officer.

As an individual:

Ryan Leef, M.P., Yukon.

The deputy chair made an opening statement.

Mr. Wright made a statement and, together with Mr. MacDonald, answered questions.

At 11:31 a.m., the committee suspended.

At 11:39 a.m., the committee resumed.

Dr. Gutman made a statement and answered questions.

At 12:16 p.m., the committee suspended.

At 12:34 a.m., the committee resumed.

Mr. Leef made a statement and answered questions.

At 1:20 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Shaila Anwar

Clerk of the Committee