THE STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL AFFAIRS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
OTTAWA, Thursday, September 26, 2024
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day at 11:30 a.m., in room B45, Senate of Canada Building, the chair, the Honourable Ratna Omidvar, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Bernard, Brazeau, Burey, Cordy, Cormier, Kingston, Moodie, Omidvar, Osler, Pate and Seidman (11).
Other senators present: The Honourable Senators Muggli and Senior (2).
Participating in the meeting: Mayra Perez-Leclerc and Kelly Farrah, analysts, Library of Parliament.
Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, the committee continued its study of Bill C-64, An Act respecting pharmacare.
WITNESSES:
Canadian Medical Association:
Dr. Joss Reimer, President.
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada:
Dr. Diane Francoeur, Chief Executive Officer.
Canadian Pharmacists Association:
Joelle Walker, Vice-President, Professional and Public Affairs;
Dr. Danielle Paes, Chief Pharmacist Officer.
Canadian Association for Pharmacy Distribution Management:
Angelique Berg, President and Chief Executive Officer (by videoconference).
Association québécoise des pharmaciens propriétaires:
Benoit Morin, President;
Jean Bourcier, Vice-President and Chief Executive Officer.
Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada:
Dr. Shelita Dattani, Senior Vice-President, Pharmacy Affairs and Stakeholder Relations;
Marie-Claude Vézina, Board Chair.
Dr. Joss Reimer, Dr. Diane Francoeur and Joelle Walker each made a statement and, together with Dr. Danielle Paes, answered questions.
At 12:28 p.m., the committee suspended.
At 12:32 p.m., the committee resumed.
Angelique Berg, Benoit Morin and Dr. Shelita Dattani each made a statement and, together with Jean Bourcier, answered questions.
At 1:19 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
Emily Barrette
Clerk of the Committee