Proceedings of the Special Senate Committee on the
Anti-terrorism Act

Issue 15 - Minutes of Proceedings

OTTAWA, Tuesday, July 19, 2005
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[English]

The Special Senate Committee on the Anti-terrorism Act met this day, in camera, at 10:35 a.m., in room 172-E, Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Joyce Fairbairn, P.C., presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Austin, P.C., Fairbairn, P.C., Jaffer, Joyal, P.C., Kelleher, P.C., Kinsella and Smith, P.C. (8).

In attendance: Benjamin Dolin, Analyst, Library of Parliament.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Monday, December 13, 2004, the committee continued its comprehensive review of the provisions and operation of the Anti-terrorism Act (S.C. 2001, c.41). (For complete text of the Order of Reference, please see Issue No. 1 of the proceedings of the Committee).

The committee considered a draft agenda.

At 11:50 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Adam Thompson

Clerk of the Committee

OTTAWA, Monday, September 26, 2005
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[English]

The Special Senate Committee on the Anti-terrorism Act met at 10:43 a.m., this day, in room 160-S, Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Joyce Fairbairn, P.C., presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Fairbairn, P.C., Fraser, Joyal, P.C and Smith, P.C. (5).

In attendance: Benjamin Dolin and Jennifer Wispinski, Analysts, Library of Parliament.

Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Monday, December 13, 2004, the committee continued its comprehensive review of the provisions and operation of the Anti-terrorism Act (S.C. 2001, c.41). (For complete text of the Order of Reference, please see Issue No. 1 of the proceedings of the Committee).

WITNESSES:

Canadian Jewish Congress:

Ed Morgan, National President;

Manuel Prutschi, Executive Vice-President.

B'Nai Brith Canada:

David Matas, Senior Legal Counsel.

The Chair made a statement.

Mr. Morgan and Mr. Matas each made a statement and, with Mr. Prutschi, answered questions.

The Honourable Senator Smith moved that the following draft budget application for travel to London for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2006 be adopted and submitted to the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration:

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

At 12:45 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Heather Lank

Clerk of the Committee

OTTAWA, Monday, September 26, 2005
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[English]

The Special Senate Committee on the Anti-terrorism Act met at 1:40 p.m., this day, in room 160-S, Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Joyce Fairbairn, P.C., presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Fairbairn, P.C., Fraser, Joyal, P.C., Smith, P.C. and Stratton. (6).

In attendance: Benjamin Dolin and Jennifer Wispinski, Analysts, Library of Parliament.

Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Monday, December 13, 2004, the committee continued its comprehensive review of the provisions and operation of the Anti-terrorism Act (S.C. 2001, c.41). (For complete text of the Order of Reference, please see Issue No. 1 of the proceedings of the Committee).

WITNESSES:

Canadian Association of University Teachers:

Maureen Webb, Legal Counsel;

James Turk, Executive Director.

Public Service Alliance of Canada:

Ed Cashman, Regional Executive Vice-President;

Seema Lamba, Human Rights Officer.

The Chair made a statement.

Mr. Cashman, Mr. Turk and Ms. Webb each made a statement and, with Ms. Lamba, answered questions.

At 3:40 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Adam Thompson

Clerk of the Committee