Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Social Affairs, Science and Technology
Issue 7 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Wednesday, April 28, 2004
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day, at 4:15 p.m. in room 705, Victoria Building, the Chair, the Honourable Michael Kirby, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Callbeck, Cook, Fairbairn P.C., Kirby, LeBreton, Léger, Lynch-Staunton and Morin (8).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Howard Chodos, Odette Madore and Benjamin Dolin.
Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Friday, February 13, 2004, the committee continued its study on issues arising from, and developments since, the tabling of its final report on the state of the health care system in Canada in October 2002. In particular, the committee shall be authorized to examine issues concerning mental health and mental illness. (For complete text of order of reference, see Proceedings of the Committee, Issue No. 5.)
WITNESSES:
From the Alberta Mental Health Board:
Ray Block, Chief Executive Officer;
Sandra Harrison, Executive Director, Planning, Advocacy & Liaison.
From the Nova Scotia Department of Health:
Dr. James Millar, Executive Director, Mental Health and Physician Services.
From the British Columbia Ministry of Health Services:
Irene Clarkson, Executive Director, Mental Health and Addictions.
Ray Block, James Millar and Irene Clarkson each made a presentation and answered questions with Sandra Harrison.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Monday, March 29, 2004, the committee continued its study on Bill C-24, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act. (For complete text of order of reference, see Proceedings of the Committee, Issue No. 5.)
The Honourable Senator LeBreton moved, that the committee dispense with clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-24, to amend the Parliament of Canada Act.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Fairbairn, P.C., moved that Bill C-24, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act be reported to the Senate without amendment but with observations.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted, on division.
At 6:17 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Thursday, April 29, 2004
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day, at 11:07 a.m. in room 257, East Block, the Deputy Chair, the Honourable Marjory LeBreton, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Callbeck, Cook, Fairbairn P.C., Forrestall, LeBreton, Léger and Morin (7).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Odette Madore, Timothy Riordan and Benjamin Dolin.
Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Friday, February 13, 2004, the committee continued its study on issues arising from, and developments since, the tabling of its final report on the state of the health care system in Canada in October 2002. In particular, the committee shall be authorized to examine issues concerning mental health and mental illness. (For complete text of order of reference, see Proceedings of the Committee, Issue No. 5.)
WITNESSES:
From the Correctional Service of Canada:
Larry Motiuk, Director General, Research;
Françoise Bouchard, Director General, Health Services.
From Simon Fraser University:
Margaret Jackson, Director, Institute for Studies in Criminal Justice Policy (by videoconference).
From Human Resources and Skills Development Canada:
Bill Cameron, Director General, National Secretariat on Homelessness;
Marie-Chantal Girard, Strategic Research Manager, National Secretariat on Homelessness.
As an individual:
Pat Capponi.
Pat Capponi, Françoise Bouchard, Larry Motiuk and Bill Cameron each made a presentation and answered questions with Marie-Chantal Girard.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, April 1, 2004, the Committee continued its study on Bill S-17, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act. (For complete text of order of reference, see Proceedings of the Committee, Issue No. 6.)
WITNESSES:
As individuals:
Don Chapman;
Charles Bosdet.
Charles Bosdet and Don Chapman each made a presentation and answered questions.
At 1:30 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Daniel Charbonneau
Clerk of the Committee