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

Issue No. 10 - Minutes of Proceedings - September 29, 2016

OTTAWA, Thursday, September 29, 2016
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day at 10:30 a.m., in room 2, Victoria Building, the chair, the Honourable Kelvin Kenneth Ogilvie, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Doyle, Eggleton, P.C., Nancy Ruth, Neufeld, Ogilvie, Petitclerc, Raine and Seidman (8).

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 Tuesday, February 23, 2016, the committee continued its study on the issue of dementia in our society.

The committee considered a draft special study budget application relating to its study on the issue of dementia in our society for fiscal year ending March 31, 2017.

It was agreed that the following special study budget application relating to its study on the issue of dementia in our society, for fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, be approved, for submission to the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration:

General Expenses (Graphic Design)	$ 7000
TOTAL	$ 7000

At 10:37 a.m., pursuant to rule 12-16(d), it was agreed that the committee move in camera, for the consideration of a draft report.

It was agreed to permit the recording and transcription of the in camera portion of the meeting, that one copy of the transcript be kept with the clerk and that the copy be destroyed at the end of the current parliamentary session.

It was agreed that the draft report, as amended, be adopted.

It was agreed that the steering committee be empowered to approve the final version of the report, incorporating the changes agreed to today, and the final design of the report.

It was agreed that the steering committee be empowered to make decisions on behalf of the committee to publicize the report with the support of the Senate Communications Directorate, including determining the appropriate timing for tabling the report.

The committee continued in camera for consideration of a draft agenda (future business).

At 12:01 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Shaila Anwar

Clerk of the Committee