Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Social Affairs, Science and Technology

Issue 27 - Minutes of Proceedings

OTTAWA, Thursday, November 29, 2012
(64)

[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day at 10:29 a.m., in room 2, Victoria Building, the chair, the Honourable Kelvin Kenneth Ogilvie, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Cordy, Eaton, Enverga, Martin, Merchant, Munson, Ogilvie, Seidman, Seth and Verner, P.C. (10).

In attendance: Sonya Norris, Analyst, Parliamentary Information and Research Service.

Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, October 2, 2012, the committee began its study on Bill C-313, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (non-corrective contact lenses).

WITNESSES:

Canadian Association of Optometrists:

Dr. Lillian Linton, President.

Camden Passage Inc.:

Tushar Mehta, Operations Manager.

Patricia Davidson, Member of Parliament for Sarnia-Lambton, Sponsor of the bill

The chair made a statement.

Mr. Mehta and Dr. Linton each made a statement and, together, answered questions.

At 11:24 a.m., the committee suspended.

At 11:27 a.m., the committee resumed.

Ms. Davidson made a statement and answered questions.

It was agreed that the committee proceed to clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-313, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (non-corrective contact lenses).

It was agreed that title stand postponed.

It was agreed that clause 1 carry.

It was agreed that clause 2 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 11:57 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Jessica Richardson

Clerk of the Committee