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Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Social Affairs, Science and Technology

Issue 16 - Minutes of Proceedings

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OTTAWA, Wednesday, May 30, 2001
(17)

[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day, in Room 160-S, Centre Block, at 3:44 p.m., the Chair, the Honourable Michael Kirby, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Callbeck, Cook, DeWare, Kirby, Morin, Robertson and Roche (7).

Other senators present: The Honourable Senator Beaudoin (1).

In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Odette Madore and Howard Chodos, from the Committees and Private Legislation Directorate: Josée Thérien, Legislative Clerk.

Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, March 1, 2001, the committee continued its consideration of the special study on the state of the health care system in Canada. (For complete text of Order of Reference see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 2.)

WITNESSES:

From Health Canada:

Ian Potter, Assistant Deputy Minister, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch;

Jérôme Berthelette, Special Advisor, Office of the Special Advisor Aboriginal Health, First Nations Inuit Health Branch;

Dr. Peter Cooney, Acting Director General, Non-Insured Health Benefits, First Nations and Inuit Health.

From Indian and Northern Affairs Canada:

Chantal Bernier, Assistant Deputy Minister, Socio-economic Development Policy and Programs;

Terry Harrison, Director, Social Services and Justice.

From the Assembly of First Nations:

Elaine Johnston, Director of Health Services.

From the Métis National Council:

Gerald Morin, President.

From the Native Women's Association of Canada:

Michelle Audette, Acting president and President of the Native Women Association of Quebec.

From the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples:

Scott Clark, President, United Native Nations.

From Inuit Tapirisat of Canada:

Larry Gordon, Member ITC, Health Committee.

From the Pauktuutit Inuit Women's Association:

Veronica N. Dewar, President.

From the National Aboriginal Health Organization:

Dr. Judith Bartlett, Chair;

Richard Jock, Executive Director.

From the Canadian Institutes of Health Research:

Dr. Jeff Reading, Scientific Director, Institute of Aboriginal People's Health.

From the Wikwemikong Health Centre:

Ron Wakegijig, Healer.

From the National Indian and Inuit Community Health Representatives Organization:

Margaret Horn, Executive Director.

The Chairman made a statement.

Mr. Potter made a statement. Ms Bernier made a statement. The witnesses answered question

Ms Johnston made a statement. Mr. Morin made a statement. Mr. Gordon made a statement. Mr. Clark made a statement. Ms Audette made a statement. Ms Dewar made a statement. The witnesses answered questions.

At 6:58 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 7:09 p.m., the sitting was resumed.

The Chairman made a statement.

Dr. Bartlet made a statement. Dr. Reading made a statement. The witnesses answered questions.

The Chairman made a statement.

Ms Horn made a statement. Mr. Wakegijig made a statement. The witnesses answered questions.

At 8:33 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Catherine Piccinin

Clerk of the Committee

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