Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Aboriginal Peoples

Issue 13 - Minutes of Proceedings - March 6, 2012

OTTAWA, Tuesday, March 6, 2012
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met this day, at 10:25 a.m., in room 160-S, Centre Block, the chair, the Honourable Gerry St. Germain, P.C., presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Brazeau, Demers, Dyck, Lovelace Nicholas, Meredith, Moore, Munson, Plett, Raine, St. Germain, P.C., Sibbeston and White (12).

In attendance: Shauna Troniak and James Gauthier, 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 Thursday, February 2, 2012, the committee continued its consideration of Bill S-6, An Act respecting the election and term of office of chiefs and councillors of certain First Nations and the composition of council of those First Nations. (For complete text of the order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 11.)

WITNESSES:

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada:

Brenda Kustra, Director General, Governance Branch, Regional Operations Sector;

Marc Boivin, Manager, Governance Policy Directorate.

Department of Justice Canada:

Tom Vincent, Counsel.

Ms. Kustra made a statement and, together with Mr. Boivin and Mr. Vincent, answered questions.

At 11:33 a.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Marcy Zlotnick

Clerk of the Committee