Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Social Affairs, Science and Technology
Issue 8 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Wednesday, April 25, 2001
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day, in Room 705, Victoria Building, at 4:17 p.m., the Chairman, the Honourable Michael Kirby, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Callbeck, Cook, Cordy, Fairbairn, P.C., Forrestall, Graham, P.C., Kinsella, Kirby, LeBreton, Murray, P.C., Morin, Robertson and Roche (13).
Other senators present: The Honourable Senators Beaudoin and Lynch-Staunton (2).
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: David Goetz.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, February 20, 2001, the committee began its consideration of Bill S-14, respecting Sir John A. Macdonald Day and Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day.
WITNESSES:
The Honourable John Lynch-Staunton, Sponsor of the bill.
From McGill University:
Desmond Morton, Director, McGill Institute for the Study of Canada.
Senator Lynch-Staunton and Professor Morton each made a presentation and answered questions from the members.
It was agreed - That the committee dispense with clause-by- clause consideration of Bill S-14 and that the Chairman report the bill, without amendment, to the Senate.
It was agreed - That the brief submitted by Professor Morton be printed in the issue of the committee.
It was agreed - That the following budget application for the committee's Special Study on Canadian Identity be approved for submission to the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration.
SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES
| Professional and Special Services | $ 7,500 |
| Transportation and Communications | 10,000 |
| Other Expenditures | 1,000 |
| TOTAL | $ 18,500 |
At 5:10 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Josée Thérien
Acting Clerk of the Committee