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Debates of the Senate (Hansard)

2nd Session, 36th Parliament,
Volume 138, Issue 20

Monday, December 13, 1999
The Honourable Gildas L. Molgat, Speaker

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Table of Contents

• The Late Honourable R. James Balfour, Q.C.
• Tribute

THE SENATE

Monday, December 13, 1999

The Senate met at 4:00 p.m., the Speaker in the Chair.

Prayers.

The Late Honourable R. James Balfour, Q.C.

Tribute

The Hon. the Speaker: Honourable senators, out of respect for our deceased colleague the Honourable Senator Balfour, I ask that you all rise and join me in a moment of silence.

Honourable senators then stood in silent tribute.

Hon. Dan Hays (Deputy Leader of the Government): Honourable senators, as a mark of respect for our former colleague Senator Balfour, I move that the Senate do now adjourn.

The Senate adjourned until tomorrow at 2 p.m.

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