Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Human Rights
Issue 19 - Minutes of Proceedings - November 19, 2012 (evening meeting)
WINNIPEG, Monday, November 19, 2012
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights met this day, at 7 p.m. in the Indian and Metis Friendship Centre of Winnipeg, the deputy chair, the Honourable Patrick Brazeau, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Brazeau, Harb, and Jaffer (3).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Zimmer (1).
In attendance: Julian Walker and Martha Butler, 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 15, 2012, the committee continued its examination pertaining to the human rights of First Nations band members who reside off-reserve, with an emphasis on the current federal policy framework. (For complete text of the order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 17.)
WITNESSES:
Manitoba Association of Friendship Centres:
Jack Park, President;
Adam Blanchard, Executive Director.
Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre:
Greg Fidler, President;
Anita Campbell, Executive Director.
Indian and Metis Friendship Centre of Winnipeg:
Jim Sinclair, Executive Director.
Community Consultations — Walk-Ons
Cynthia Beardy, As an individual;
Albert McLeod, As an individual;
Ashok Salwan, As an individual;
Rainey Gaywish, As an individual;
Lori Mainville, As an individual;
Jo Redsky, As an individual;
Nina Wilson, As an individual.
Mr. Park, Mr. Fidler, Mr. Blanchard, Ms. Campbell and Mr. Sinclair each made a statement and, together, answered questions.
At 8:05 p.m., the committee suspended.
At 8:13 p.m., the committee resumed.
Ms. Beardy, Ms. McLeod, Mr. Salwan, Ms. Gaywish, Ms. Mainville, Mr. Redsky and Ms. Wilson each made a statement.
At 8:57 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
Daniel Charbonneau
Clerk of the Committee