Proceedings of the Subcommittee on Cities
Issue 5 - Minutes of Proceedings
ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR,
Monday, August 11, 2008
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[English]
The Senate Subcommittee on Cities met this day at 9 a.m., in Salon E&F, Delta Hotel, the chair, the Honourable Art Eggleton, P.C., presiding.
Members of the subcommittee present: The Honourable Senators Cordy, Eggleton, P.C., Munson and Trenholme Counsell (4).
In attendance: Brian O'Neal and Havi Echenberg, Analysts, Parliamentary Information and Research Services, Library of Parliament.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 and delegated on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 by the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology, the subcommittee continued its examination of poverty, housing and homelessness. (For complete text of the order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 1.)
APPEARING:
The Honourable Shawn Skinner, M.H.A., Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
WITNESSES:
Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador :
Lynn Vivian-Book, Assistant Deputy Minister, Income, Employment and Youth Services;
Aisling Gogan, Director, Poverty Reduction Strategy.
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation:
Cynthia King, Manager of Affordable Housing.
City of St. John's:
Shannie Duff, Councillor;
David Blackmore, Director of Building and Property Management.
Mr. Skinner made a statement and, with Ms. Vivian-Book, Ms. Gogan and Ms. King, responded to questions.
At 10:30 a.m., the subcommittee suspended.
At 10:50 a.m., the subcommittee resumed.
Ms. Duff made a statement and, with Mr. Blackmore, responded to questions.
At 12 p.m., it was agreed that the subcommittee adjourn to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR,
Monday, August 11, 2008
(15)
[English]
The Senate Subcommittee on Cities met this day at 1:20 p.m., in Salon E&F, Delta Hotel, the chair, the Honourable Art Eggleton, P.C., presiding.
Members of the subcommittee present: The Honourable Senators Cordy, Eggleton, P.C., Munson and Trenholme Counsell (4).
In attendance: Brian O'Neal and Havi Echenberg, Analysts, Parliamentary Information and Research Services, Library of Parliament.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 and delegated on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 by the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology, the subcommittee continued its examination of poverty, housing and homelessness. (For complete text of the order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 1.)
WITNESSES:
Make Work Pay Coalition:
Lana Payne, Representative.
St. John's Status of Women Council and Women's Centre:
Charmaine Davidge, Executive Director.
Canadian Mental Health Association — Newfoundland and Labrador:
Heather Pollett, Policy Analyst, Canadian Mental Health Division.
St. John's Board of Trade:
Nancy Healey, Chief Executive Officer.
Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Social Workers:
Annette Johns, Social Work Consultant.
Community Food Sharing Association of Newfoundland and Labrador:
Egbert Walters, General Manager.
St. John's Native Friendship Centre:
Eileen Joe, Shanawdithit Shelter Coordinator.
Community Services Council of Newfoundland and Labrador:
Penny Rowe, Chief Executive Officer.
Choices for Youth:
Kerri Collins, Coordinator.
Association for New Canadians:
Bridget Foster, Executive Director.
Coalition of Persons with Disabilities:
Barry Galloway, Board Member and Director General, Independent Living Resource Centre.
Bridges to Hope:
Derek Winsor, Program Director.
As individuals:
Lorraine Best;
John Eddy.
The chair made an opening statement.
Ms. Payne, Ms. Davidge, Ms. Pollett, Ms. Healey, Ms. Johns, Mr. Walters, Ms. Joe, Ms. Rowe, Ms. Collins Ms. Foster and Mr. Galloway participated in a roundtable discussion.
At 3 p.m., the subcommittee suspended.
At 3:15 p.m., the subcommittee resumed.
The roundtable discussion continued.
At 4 p.m., the subcommittee suspended.
At 4:10 p.m., the subcommittee resumed.
The chair invited members of the public to make statements.
Mr. Winsor, Ms. Best and Mr. Eddy each made a statement and responded to questions.
At 4:50 p.m., it was agreed that the subcommittee adjourn to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
Barbara Reynolds
Clerk of the Subcommittee