Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Legal and Constitutional Affairs

Issue 6, Minutes of Proceedings - April 3, 2014

OTTAWA, Thursday, April 3, 2014
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs met at 10:32 a.m. this day, in room 257, East Block, the chair, the Honourable Senator Bob Runciman, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Baker, P.C., Batters, Dagenais, Frum, McIntyre, Meredith, Patterson, Rivest, and Runciman (9).

In attendance: Robin MacKay and Caroline Sauvé, 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, February 11, 2014, the committee began its study of Bill C-444, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (personating peace officer or public officer).

WITNESSES:

Earl Dreeshen, Member of Parliament for Red Deer, sponsor of the bill

As individuals:

Laurie Long;

Jordan Long.

Criminal Lawyers' Association:

Michael Spratt, représentant.

Calgary Police Service:

Kevan Stuart, Superintendent.

The chair made an opening statement.

Mr. Dreeshen and Ms. Long each made a statement and answered questions.

At 11:22 a.m., the committee suspended.

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

Mr. Spratt and Mr. Stuart each made a statement and answered questions.

At 12:23 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Shaila Anwar

Clerk of the Committee