Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament
(Formerly Privileges, Standing Rules and Orders)
Issue 11 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Tuesday, October 23, 2001
(18)
The Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures, and the Rights of Parliament (formerly entitled Privileges, Standing Rules and Orders) met in camera at 9:40 a.m. this day, the Chair, the Honourable Senator Austin, P.C., presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Atkins, Austin, P.C., Gauthier, Joyal, P.C., Kroft, Losier-Cool, Oliver, Pitfield, P.C., Poulin (10).
In attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
At 10:50 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Wednesday, October 24, 2001
(19)
The Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures, and the Rights of Parliament (formerly entitled Privileges, Standing Rules and Orders) met in camera at 12:13 p.m. this day, the Chair, the Honourable Senator Austin, P.C., presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Atkins, Austin, P.C., Di Nino, Gauthier, Grafstein, Joyal, P.C., Kroft, Losier-Cool, Murray, P.C., Poulin, Stratton (12).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator St. Germain, P.C. (1).
In attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
At 1:25 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Tuesday, October 30, 2001
(20)
The Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures, and the Rights of Parliament (formerly entitled Privileges, Standing Rules and Orders) met in camera at 9:35 a.m. this day, the Chair, the Honourable Senator Austin, P.C., presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Austin, P.C., Bryden, Di Nino, Gauthier, Grafstein, Joyal, P.C., Kroft, Losier-Cool, Poulin, Stratton (10).
Other senators present: The Honourable Senator St. Germain, P.C. (1).
In attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
At 11:16 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Wednesday, October 31, 2001
(21)
The Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures, and the Rights of Parliament (formerly entitled Privileges, Standing Rules and Orders) met in camera at 12:06 p.m. this day, the Chair, the Honourable Senator Austin, P.C., presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Austin, P.C., Bryden, Di Nino, Gauthier, Grafstein, Joyal, P.C., Kroft, Losier-Cool, Stratton (10).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Corbin (1).
In attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
At 1:29 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Tuesday, November 6, 2001
(22)
The Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures, and the Rights of Parliament (formerly entitled Privileges, Standing Rules and Orders) met in camera at 9:31 a.m. this day, the Chair, the Honourable Senator Austin, P.C., presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Austin, P.C., Bryden, Di Nino, Gauthier, Joyal, P.C., Kroft, Losier-Cool, Pitfield, P.C., Poulin. (10).
In attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
At 10:55 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Wednesday, November 7, 2001
(23)
The Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures, and the Rights of Parliament (formerly entitled Privileges, Standing Rules and Orders) met at 12:07 p.m. this day, the Chair, the Honourable Senator Austin, P.C., presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Austin, P.C., Bryden, Di Nino, Gauthier, Grafstein, Joyal, P.C., Kroft, Losier-Cool, Murray, P.C., Pitfield, P.C., Poulin, Stratton (13).
In attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
WITNESSES:
From the Monarchist League of Canada:
Mr. John Aimers, Dominion Chairman;
Mr. Paul Benoit, Dominion Vice-Chairman.
From the University of Saskatchewan:
Dr. David Smith, professor.
The committee resumed its consideration of Bill S-34, An Act respecting royal assent to bills passed by the Houses of Parliament.
Mr. Aimers made a statement and, with Mr. Benoit, answered questions.
Professor David Smith made a statement and answered questions.
Senator Grafstein presented draft amendments to Bill S-34.
After debate,
It was agreed that further consideration of Bill S-34 be adjourned until the next meeting of the committee.
After debate,
It was agreed that, pursuant to Rule 102, reasonable travelling and living expenses be paid to Mr. John Aimers and Dr. David Smith who were invited to appear before the committee this day.
At 1:29 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Gary O'Brien
Clerk of the Committee