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

Issue 7 - Minutes of Proceedings - February 26, 2014

OTTAWA, Wednesday, February 26, 2014
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day at 4:13 p.m., in room 2, Victoria Building, the chair, the Honourable Kelvin Kenneth Ogilvie, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Chaput, Cordy, Eaton, Eggleton, P.C., Enverga, Nancy Ruth, Ogilvie, Seidman, Seth and Stewart Olsen (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, November 19, 2013, the committee continued its study on prescription pharmaceuticals in Canada. (For complete text of the order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 3.)

WITNESSES:

Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care:

Diane McArthur, Assistant Deputy Minister, Public Drug Programs Division.

HealthPRO Procurement Services Inc.:

Kathleen Boyle, Vice President, Pharmacy Services.

Canadian Dental Association:

Dr. Gary MacDonald, President-elect;

Dr. Peter Doig, President.

Canadian Association for Pharmacy Distribution Management:

David Johnston, President and CEO.

The chair made a statement.

Ms. McArthur, Ms. Boyle, Dr. Doig and Mr. Johnston each made a statement and, together with Dr. MacDonald, answered questions.

At 6:05 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Jessica Richardson

Clerk of the Committee