Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Legal and Constitutional Affairs

Issue 26, Minutes of Proceedings - February 19, 2015

OTTAWA, Thursday, February 19, 2015
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs met this day at 10:30 a.m., in room 257, East Block, the chair, the Honourable Bob Runciman, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Baker, P.C., Batters, Boisvenu, Dagenais, Fraser, Joyal, P.C., LeBreton, P.C., McInnis, McIntyre, Plett and Runciman (11).

In attendance: Julian Walker and Dominique Valiquet, Analysts, Parliamentary Information and Research Services, Library of Parliament.

Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, the committee began its examination of Bill C-452, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (exploitation and trafficking in persons).

WITNESSES:

Maria Mourani, Member of Parliament for Ahuntsic, sponsor of the bill.

Criminal Lawyers' Association:

Leo Russomanno, Member and Criminal Defence Counsel;

Anne London-Weinstein, Director, Board of Directors.

Montreal Police Service (SPVM):

Dominic Monchamp, Detective Sergeant.

The chair made an opening statement.

Ms. Mourani made a statement and answered questions.

At 11:14 a.m., the committee suspended.

At 11:36 a.m., the committee resumed.

Mr. Russomanno and Mr. Monchamp each made a statement and, together with Ms. London-Weinstein, answered questions.

At 12:35 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Shaila Anwar

Clerk of the Committee