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

Issue 31 - Minutes of Proceedings - April 2, 2015

OTTAWA, Thursday, April 2, 2015
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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 Kenneth Ogilvie, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Chaput, Eggleton, P.C., Enverga, Frum, Merchant, Nancy Ruth, Ogilvie, Raine, Seidman, Stewart Olsen and Wallace (11).

In attendance: Sonya Norris, Analyst, 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 March 26, 2015, the committee began its consideration of Bill C-591, An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan and the Old Age Security Act (pension and benefits).

WITNESSES:

John Howard Society of Canada:

Catherine Latimer, Executive Director.

Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime:

Sue O'Sullivan, Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime.

Employment and Social Development Canada:

Marianna Giordano, Director, CPP Policy and Legislation.

The chair made a statement.

It was agreed that the Honourable Senator Wallace read into record the statement of Mr. Dave Van Kesteren, M.P., (Chatham-Kent-Essex), sponsor of the bill.

The Honourable Senator Wallace read the statement.

Ms. O'Sullivan and Ms. Latimer each made a statement and, together with Ms. Giordano, answered questions.

At 11:24 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Jessica Richardson

Clerk of the Committee