Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Social Affairs, Science and Technology
Issue 37 - Minutes of Proceedings
TORONTO, Monday, October 29, 2001
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day, in the Confederation Room, The Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, at 9:05 a.m., the Chair, the Honourable Michael Kirby, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Callbeck, Cordy, Keon, Kirby, LeBreton, Morin andRobertson (7).
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Odette Madore
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
WITNESSES:
From the Canadian Radiation Oncology Services:
Dr. Thomas McGowan, President and Medical Director.
From the Canadian Taxpayers Federation:
Walter Robinson, Federal Director.
From the Canadian Council of Churches:
Stephen Allen, Member of Commission for Justice and Peace and Co-Chair of the Commission's Ecumenical Health Care.
From Buffett Taylor Associates Ltd., Employee Benefits and Workplace Wellness Consultants:
Edward Buffett, President and CEO.
As an individual:
Dr. Michael M. Rachlis.
From the Medical Reform Group:
Dr. Joel Lexchin.
From At Work Health Solutions Inc.:
Dr. Arif Bhimji, President.
Gery Barry, President and CEO of Liberty Health.
From the Consumers' Association of Canada:
Jean Jones, Chair of the Health Committee.
Mel Fruitman, President.
From the Ontario Association of Optometrists:
Dr. Joseph Chan, President.
From Medical Devices Canada (MEDEC):
Peter Goodhand, President.
From AstraZeneca:
Gerry McDole, President and CEO.
From Comcare Health Services:
Mary Jo Dunlop, President.
From St. Michael's Hospital:
Jeffrey Lozon, President and CEO.
From the Association of Ontario Health Centres:
Gary O'Connor, Executive Director.
From the Ontario Medical Association:
Dr. Kenneth Sky, President.
From The Arthritis Society:
Denis Morrice, President and CEO.
From SMARTRISK:
Dr. Robert Conn, President and CEO.
From the Canadian Cancer Society:
Dr. Barbara Whylie, Director, Cancer Control Policy;
Cheryl Mayer, Director, Cancer Control Programs.
From the Alcohol and Drug Recovery Association of Ontario and the Addiction Intervention Association:
Jeff Wilbee, Executive Director.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, March 1, 2001, the Committee continued itsconsideration of the special study on the state of the health care system in Canada. (For complete text of Order of Reference see Proceedings of the Committee, Issue No.2.)
Dr. McGowan made an opening statement and answered questions.
At 10:00 a.m., Walter Robinson, Stephen Allen and Edward Buffett made opening statements and answered questions.
At 11:30 a.m., Dr. Lexchin, Dr. Rachlis and Dr. Bhimji made opening statements and with the assistance of Mr. Barry answered questions.
At 1:30 p.m., Ms Jones, Mr. Fruitman and Dr. Chan made opening statements and answered questions.
At 2:30 p.m., Mr. Goodhand, Ms. Dunlop and Mr. McDole made opening statements and answered questions.
At 3:40 p.m., Dr. Sky, Mr. Lozon and Mr. O'Connor made opening statements and answered questions.
At 5:50 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Denis Robert
Acting Clerk of the Committee