Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Social Affairs, Science and Technology
Issue 22 - Minutes of Proceedings
ST. JOHN'S, Tuesday, June 14, 2005
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met at 1:03 p.m., this day, in the Salon B at the Delta St. John's in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable Michael Kirby, Chair, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Cochrane, Cook, Cordy, Gill, Kirby and Trenholme Counsell (6).
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament Research Branch: Howard Chodos, Analyst, Political and Social Affairs Division and Tim Riordan, Analyst, Political and Social Affairs Division.
Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, October 7, 2004, the committee continued its examination on the state of the health care system in Canada, in particular issues concerning mental health and mental illness. (See Issue No. 1, Wednesday, October 20, 2004, for the full text of the Order of Reference.)
WITNESSES:
Consumers Health Awareness Network Newfoundland and Labrador (CHANNAL):
Joan Edwards-Karmazyn, Manager.
Health Care Corporation of St. John's Region:
Ian Shortall, Division Manager, BRIDGES Program.
Health and Community Services — St. John's Region:
Kim Baldwin, Director of Mental Health and Addictions.
As an Individual:
Ron Fitzpatrick.
Waterford Hospital:
Geri Dalton, Nurse Practionner, Short Stay Unit
As walk-ons:
Helen Forristall;
Robert J. Ryan;
Harold Dunne;
Deborah Jackman.
Joan Edwards-Karmazyn and Ian Shortall each made a statement. Together the witnesses answered questions.
At 2:45 p.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 2:55 p.m. the committee resumed its sitting.
Geri Dalton, Kim Baldwin and Ron Fitzpatrick each made a statement. Together the witnesses answered questions.
At 4:25 p.m. the committee suspended its sitting.
At 4:30 p.m. the committee resumed its sitting.
Together, the witnesses continued to answer questions.
At 5:03 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
ST. JOHN'S, Wednesday, June 15, 2005
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met at 9:07 a.m., this day, in the Salon B at the Delta St. John's in St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable Michael Kirby, Chair, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Cochrane, Cook, Cordy, Gill, Kirby and Trenholme Counsell (6).
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament Research Branch: Howard Chodos, Analyst, Political and Social Affairs Division.
Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, October 7, 2004, the committee continued its examination on the state of the health care system in Canada, in particular issues concerning mental health and mental illness. (See Issue No. 1, Wednesday, October 20, 2004, for the full text of the Order of Reference.)
WITNESSES:
Roots of Empathy:
Mary Bungay-Gaultois, Trainer and Mentor.
Newfoundland & Labrador Early Psychosis Program:
Dr. Kellie LeDrew, Clinical Director.
Canadian Mental Health Association, Newfoundland and Labrador Divison:
Geoff Chaulk, Executive Director.
Psychiatric Association of Newfoundland and Labrador:
Ted Callanan, President.
Stella Burry Community Services:
Jocelyn Greene, Executive Director.
Mary Bungay-Gaultois made a statement.
At 9:20 a.m. the committee suspended its sitting because of a fire alarm.
At 9:35 a.m. the committee resumed its sitting.
Kellie LeDrew made a statement. Together the witnesses answered questions.
At 10:46 a.m. the committee suspended its sitting.
At 10:55 a.m. the committee resumed its sitting.
Geoff Chaulk, Ted Callanan and Jocelyn Greene each made a statement. Together, the witnesses answered questions.
At 12:50 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
CHARLOTTETOWN, Thursday, June 16, 2005
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met at 9:02 a.m., this day, in the Pékeha Room at the Delta Prince Edward Island in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, the Honourable Michael Kirby, Chair, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Callbeck, Cochrane, Cook, Cordy, Gill, Kirby and Trenholme Counsell (7).
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament Research Branch: Howard Chodos, Analyst, Political and Social Affairs Division and Tim Riordan, Analyst, Political and Social Affairs Division.
Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, October 7, 2004, the committee continued its examination on the state of the health care system in Canada, in particular issues concerning mental health and mental illness. (See Issue No. 1, Wednesday, October 20, 2004, for the full text of the Order of Reference.)
WITNESSES:
As an individual:
Dr. Ian Reid.
Health and Social Services, Province of Prince Edward Island:
Dr. Tina Pranger, Mental Health Consultant.
West Prince Health Region:
Jim Campbell, Mental Health Addictions Coordinator.
Aboriginal Survivors for Healing:
Tarry Hewitt, Project Coordinator.
Provincial Suicide Prevention Committee:
Pat Doyle, Co-Chair.
Fitzroy Centre Programme:
Tom Macleod.
Canadian Mental Health Association (P.E.I.) Support Needs Working Group:
Bonnie Arnold;
Reid Burke, Executive Director.
As walk-ons:
Gail MacLean, President of the Schizophrenia Society of P.E.I.
Gregg Reddin.
Ian Reid, Tina Pranger and Jim Campbell each made a statement. Together the witnesses answered questions.
At 10:50 a.m. the committee suspended its sitting.
At 10:58 a.m. the committee resumed its sitting.
Tarry Hewitt, Tom Macleod, Pat Doyle and Bonnie Arnold each made a statement. Together the witnesses answered questions.
At 12:55 p.m. the committee suspended its sitting.
At 1:02 p.m. the committee resumed its sitting.
Together, the witnesses continued to answer questions.
At 1:25 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Josée Thérien
Clerk of the Committee