Proceedings of the Special Committee on
Illegal Drugs

Issue 23 - Minutes of Proceedings

OTTAWA, Wednesday, August 28, 2002
(52)

[English]

The Special Committee on Illegal Drugs met this day in camera in room 256-S, Centre Block, at 9:31 a.m., the Chair, the Honourable Senator Pierre Claude Nolin, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Kenny, Nolin and Rossiter (3).

In attendance: Director of Research: Daniel Sansfaçon; from the Committees Directorate: Daniel Charbonneau; from the Library of Parliament: Gérald Lafrenière; from Newman Communications: David Newman; from the Office of Senator Nolin, François Dubois; from the office of Senator Maheu, Philippe Brideau; from the office of Senator Rossitor, Barbara Wheelock; Page: Alexandra Spiess.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, March 15, 2001, the committee proceeded to study Canada's anti-drug legislation and policies. (See Issue No. 1, March 19, 2001, for the full text of the Order of Reference.)

It was agreed, — That available funds be allocated to the Chair for travel to promote the report following its tabling.

It was agreed, — That the draft report and summary as presented be approved.

It was agreed, — That the Chair be authorized to table the report with the Clerk of the Senate.

It was agreed, — That funds be found within the committee's budget to cover special binding, to a maximum of $ 2,050.55.

It was agreed, — That the Chair be authorized to coordinate the release of the report to the media, as per the draft communication plan as amended.

It was agreed, — That money be reallocated to send summaries by courier to the media.

At 11:20 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Blair Armitage

Clerk of the Committee