Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Social Affairs, Science and Technology
Issue 21 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Thursday, October 5, 2000
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day, in room 705, Victoria Building, at 11:13 a.m., the Deputy Chair, the Honourable Marjory LeBreton, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Cohen, Fairbairn, P.C., Kennedy and LeBreton (4).
Other senators present: The Honourable Senators Jane Marie Cordy and Sheila Finestone, P.C. (2).
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Kate Dunkley
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
WITNESSES:
The Honourable Sheila Finestone, P.C, Sponsor of the bill;
Eugene Oscapella, Legal Adviser and Specialist in Human Rights.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, June 27, 2000, the committee began its consideration of Bill S-27, An Act to guarantee the human right to privacy.
The Deputy Chair made a statement.
Senator Finestone made a statement and, together with Mr. Oscapella, answered questions.
At 12:04 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Catherine Piccinin
Clerk of the Committee