Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Privileges, Standing Rules and Orders

Issue 8 - Minutes of Proceedings

OTTAWA, Tuesday, February 29, 2000
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[English]

The Standing Committee on Privileges, Standing Rules and Orders met at 6:00 p.m., this day, the Chairman, the Honourable Senator Austin, P.C., presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Austin, P.C., Corbin, DeWare, Grafstein, Grimard, Joyal, P.C., Kinsella, and Rossiter (8).

In attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.

WITNESSES:

From Health Canada:

Mr. David A. Dodge, Deputy Minister.

From Borden, Elliot, Scott & Aylen:

Mr. George D. Hunter, Fact-Finding Investigator.

The committee resumed its consideration of the question of privilege raised by the Honourable Senator Kinsella.

Mr. Hunter answered questions.

Mr. Dodge made a statement and answered questions.

After debate,

It was agreed -- That further consideration of the question of privilege be postponed until the next meeting of the committee.

At 7:55 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Gary O'Brien

Clerk of the Committee