Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Legal and Constitutional Affairs

Issue 20 - Minutes of Proceedings

OTTAWA, Wednesday, June 6, 2012
(47)

[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs met this day at 4:20 p.m., in room 160-S, Centre Block, the chair, the Honourable Bob Runciman, presiding.

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

In attendance: Robin MacKay and Erin Shaw, 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, May 15, 2012, the continued its consideration of Bill C-26, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (citizen's arrest and the defences of property and persons). (For complete text of the order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 19.)

WITNESSES:

As individuals:

David Chen, Owner, Lucky Moose Food Mart;

Chi-Kun Shi, Lawyer;

Joseph Singleton;

Marilyn Singleton.

Canadian Convenience Stores Association:

Alex Scholten, President.

Association of Professional Security Agencies:

Ross McLeod, President.

The chair made an opening statement.

Mr. Chen, Ms. Shi, Mr. Singleton, Ms. Singleton and Mr. Scholten each made a statement and answered questions.

At 5:18 p.m., the committee suspended.

At 5:30 p.m., the committee resumed.

Mr. McLeod made a statement and answered questions.

At 6:01 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Shaila Anwar

Clerk of the Committee