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

Issue 65 - Minutes

OTTAWA, Monday, June 17, 2002
(76)

[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day, in room 705, Victoria Building, at 12:27 p.m., the Chair, the Honourable Michael Kirby, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Cook, Cordy, Fairbairn, P.C., Keon, Kirby, LeBreton, Morin, Pépin and Robertson (9).

In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Odette Madore and Howard Chodos.

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 the Government of New Brunswick, Department of Health and Wellness:

Cheryl Hansen, Director, Extra-Mural Program.

From the University of Toronto, Home and Community Care Evaluation and Research Centre:

Peter Coyte, Co-Director.

From Hollander Analytical Services:

Marcus Hollander, President.

From the Canadian Council of Chief Executives:

David Stewart-Patterson, Senior Vice-President, Policy.

The Chair made a statement.

Ms Hansen made a statement. Professor Coyte made a statement. Mr. Hollander made a statement. The witnesses answered questions.

It was agreed — That the committee engage the services of Professor Brian Ferguson for a research contract.

The Chairman made a statement. Mr. Stewart-Patterson made a statement and answered questions.

At 2:58 p.m., Senator LeBreton took the Chair.

At 3:43 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Catherine Piccinin

Clerk of the Committee