THE STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL AFFAIRS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

OTTAWA, Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day at 4 p.m., in room B45, Senate of Canada Building, the chair, the Honourable Ratna Omidvar, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Bovey, Cordy, Dasko, Deacon (Ontario), Kutcher, Martin, McPhedran, Moodie, Omidvar and Petitclerc (10).

Participating in the meeting: Laura Blackmore, Analyst, Library of Parliament.

Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, November 3, 2022, the committee began its consideration of Bill S-246, An Act respecting Lebanese Heritage Month.

WITNESSES:

The Honourable Senator Jane Cordy, sponsor of the bill;

Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West.

As an individual:

Wadih Fares, Honourary Consul of Lebanon in Halifax (by videoconference).

The Honourable Senator Jane Cordy, Lena Metlege Diab and Wadih Fares each made a statement and answered questions.

At 4:53 p.m., the committee suspended.

At 4:54 p.m., the committee resumed.

It was agreed that the committee proceed to clause-by-clause consideration of Bill S-246.

It was agreed that the title stand postponed.

It was agreed that clause 1 carry.

It was agreed that clause 2 carry.

It was agreed that the title carry

It was agreed that the bill carry.

It was agreed that the chair report Bill S-246, without amendment, to the Senate.

At 4:56 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Emily Barrette

Clerk of the Committee