THE COMMITTEE ON RULES, PROCEDURES AND THE RIGHTS OF PARLIAMENT
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
OTTAWA, Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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[English]
The Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament met this day at 9:04 a.m., in room B30, Senate of Canada Building, the chair, the Honourable Diane Bellemare, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Ataullahjan, Batters, Bellemare, Busson, Cordy, Deacon (Ontario), Greene, MacDonald, Marwah, Omidvar, Ringuette, Saint-Germain, Wells and Woo (14).
Participating in the meeting: Erin Virgint, Analyst, Library of Parliament.
Pursuant to rule 12-7(2)(a), the committee continued its consideration of possible amendments to the Rules. (Topic: Equity between parties and groups)
The committee considered a draft report.
The Honourable Senator Woo moved that the draft report be adopted.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Pursuant to rule 12-7(2)(a), the committee continued its consideration of possible amendments to the Rules. (Topic: Committee mandates)
The committee discussed a draft agenda (future business).
At 10:04 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
Adam Thompson
Clerk of the Committee