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

Issue 38 - Minutes of Proceedings - May 2, 2013

OTTAWA, Thursday, May 2, 2013
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day at 10:28 a.m., in room 2, Victoria Building, the chair, the Honourable Kelvin Kenneth Ogilvie, presiding.

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

In attendance: Julie Béchard and Sonya Norris, Analysts, 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 Thursday, April 25, 2013, the committee continued its study on Bill C-43, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

WITNESSES:

As individuals:

Richard Kurland, Lawyer and Policy Analyst;

Julie Taub, Immigration and Refugee Lawyer;

Barbara Jackman, Barrister and Solicitor.

Canadian Bar Association:

Gordon Maynard, Past Chair, National Immigration Law Section.

The chair made a statement.

Mr. Maynard, Ms. Taub, Ms. Jackman and Mr. Kurland each made a statement and, together, answered questions.

At 12:01 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Jessica Richardson

Clerk of the Committee