Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Social Affairs, Science and Technology
Issue 28 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Wednesday, December 6, 2012
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day at 10:29 a.m., in room 2, Victoria Building, the chair, the Honourable Kelvin K. Ogilvie, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Cordy, Dyck, Eaton, Eggleton, P.C., Enverga, Martin, Merchant, Ogilvie, Seidman, Seth, Verner, P.C. (11).
In attendance: Sandra Gruescu 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 Tuesday, December 4, 2012, the committee continued its study on Bill C-44, An Act to amend the Amend the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Insurance Act and to make consequential amendments to the Income Tax Act and the Income Tax Regulations.
WITNESSES:
Canadian Cancer Society:
Denise Page, Senior Health Policy Analyst.
Canadian Paediatric Society:
Marie-Adèle Davis, Executive Director.
Cavalluzzo Shilton McIntyre Cornish LLP:
Stephen Moreau, Partner.
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada:
Jean-François Roussy, Director, Employment Insurance Policy;
Laurent Quintal, Assistant Director, Strategic Policy, Labour Program.
The chair made a statement.
Ms. Davis, Ms. Page and Mr. Moreau each made a statement and, together, answered questions.
It was agreed that officials from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada be invited to the table to answer questions, if necessary, during clause-by-clause consideration of the bill.
It was agreed that the committee proceed to clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-44, An Act to amend the Amend the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Insurance Act and to make consequential amendments to the Income Tax Act and the Income Tax Regulations.
With leave and pursuant to rule 12-20(3), it was agreed that the committee group clauses in groups of ten.
It was agreed that the title stand postponed.
It was agreed that clause 1 stand postponed.
It was agreed that clauses 2 through 10 carry.
It was agreed that clauses 11 through 20 carry.
It was agreed that clauses 21 through 30 carry.
It was agreed that clauses 31 through 37 carry.
It was agreed that clause 1, carry.
It was agreed that the title carry.
It was agreed that the bill carry.
Mr. Roussy and Mr. Quintal answered questions.
After debate, it was agreed that observations be appended to the committee's report on the bill.
It was agreed that the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure be empowered to approve the final text of the observations.
It was agreed that the chair report the bill without amendments but with observations to the Senate.
At 11:46 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
Jessica Richardson
Clerk of the Committee