Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Legal and Constitutional Affairs
Issue 25 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Thursday, November 3, 2005
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs met this day, at 10:50 a.m., in room 257, East Block, the Honourable Lise Bacon, Chair, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Bacon, Bryden, Cools, Joyal, P.C., Milne, Nolin, Pearson and Rivest (9).
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Robin MacKay and Margaret Young, Analysts.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, June 15, 2005, the committee continued its consideration of Bill S-39. (For complete text of Order of Reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 24.)
WITNESSES:
Department of Justice Canada:
Doug Hoover, Counsel, Criminal Law Policy Section;
Bill Bartlett, Senior Counsel, Criminal Law Policy Section.
National Defence:
Colonel Dominic McAlea, Deputy Judge Advocate General/Military Justice and Administrative Law.
Mr. Hoover made a statement and answered questions.
It was agreed that Colonel Dominic McAlea from National Defence sit at the table to answer questions.
At 12:35 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Wednesday, November 23, 2005
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs met this day, at 4:35 p.m., in room 257, East Block, the Honourable Lise Bacon, Chair, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Bacon, Bryden, Eyton, Joyal, P.C., Milne, Mitchell, Ringuette and Rivest (9).
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Laura Barnett and Margaret Young, Analysts.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, November 1, 2005, the committee began its consideration of Bill C-49, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in persons).
APPEARING:
The Honourable Irwin Cotler, P.C., M.P., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.
WITNESS:
Department of Justice Canada:
Carole Morency, Senior Counsel, Criminal Law Policy Section.
Mr. Cotler made an opening statement and, together with Ms. Morency, answered questions.
It was agreed that the committee proceed immediately to clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-49.
It was agreed that the title stand postponed.
It was agreed that clause 1 carry.
It was agreed that clause 2 carry.
It was agreed that clause 3 carry.
It was agreed that clause 4 carry.
It was agreed that clause 5 carry.
It was agreed that clause 6 carry.
It was agreed that clause 7 carry.
It was agreed that clause 8 carry.
It was agreed that clause 9 carry.
It was agreed that the title carry.
It was agreed that the bill be adopted, without amendment.
It was agreed that the bill be reported to the Senate at the next sitting.
At 6:10 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Thursday, November 24, 2005
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs met this day, at 10:51 a.m., in room 257, East Block, the Honourable Lise Bacon, Chair, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Bacon, Baker, P.C., Bryden, Eyton, Joyal, P.C., Milne, Mitchell, Ringuette, Rivest and Sibbeston (11).
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament, Robin MacKay and Margaret Young, Analysts.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, November 22, 2005, the committee began its consideration of Bill C-53, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (proceeds of crime) and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to make consequential amendments to another Act.
APPEARING:
The Honourable Irwin Cotler, P.C., M.P., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.
WITNESSES:
Department of Justice Canada:
Shawn Scromeda, Counsel, Criminal Law Policy Section;
Stanley Cohen, Senior General Counsel, Human Rights Law Section.
Mr. Cotler made an opening statement and, together with Mr. Scromeda and Mr. Cohen, answered questions.
It was agreed that the committee proceed immediately to clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-53.
It was agreed that the title stand postponed.
It was agreed that clause 1 carry.
It was agreed that clause 2 carry.
It was agreed that clause 3 carry.
It was agreed that clause 4 carry.
It was agreed that clause 5 carry.
It was agreed that clause 6 carry.
It was agreed that clause 7 carry.
It was agreed that clause 8 carry.
It was agreed that clause 9 carry.
It was agreed that clause 10 carry.
It was agreed that clause 11 carry.
It was agreed that clause 12 carry.
It was agreed that clause 13 carry.
It was agreed that clause 14 carry.
It was agreed that clause 15 carry.
It was agreed that clause 16 carry.
It was agreed that the title carry.
It was agreed that the bill be adopted, without amendment.
It was agreed that the bill be reported to the Senate at the next sitting.
At 12:38 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Adam Thompson
Clerk of the Committee