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

Issue No. 50 - Minutes of Proceedings - November 7, 2018

OTTAWA, Wednesday, November 7, 2018
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day at 5:24 p.m., in room 2, Victoria Building, the chair, the Honourable Chantal Petitclerc, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Dasko, Mégie, Munson, Omidvar, Petitclerc, Poirier, Ravalia 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 Wednesday, October 24, 2018, the committee began its examination of Bill C-243, An Act respecting the development of a national maternity assistance program strategy.

WITNESSES:

As individuals:

Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, sponsor of the bill;

Melodie Ballard.

The chair made a statement.

Mr. Gerretsen and Ms. Ballard each made a statement and answered questions.

At 6:16 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Daniel Charbonneau
Clerk of the Committee