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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
MEETING No. 79
Tuesday, June 9, 1998
The Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights met at 10:10 a.m. this day, in Room 371, West Block, the Chair, Shaughnessy Cohen, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Eleni Bakopanos, Shaughnessy Cohen, Paul DeVillers, Sheila Finestone, Paul E. Forseth, Derek Lee, John Maloney, Richard Marceau, John McKay, Jack Ramsay and Andrew Telegdi.
Acting Member present: Chuck Cadman for Garry Breitkreuz.
Other Member present: John Bryden.
In attendance : From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Philip Rosen, Senior Analyst, and Marilyn Pilon, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From Mothers Against Drunk Driving: Susan MacAskill, National President; Joanne Jarvis, National Victims Services Coordinator; Susan McNab, Ottawa Chapter Co-founder.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108 (2), the Committee resumed a study of the Victims’ Role in the criminal Justice System (See Minutes of Proceedings of Tuesday, May 12, 1998, Meeting No. 68).
Susan MacAskill, Susan McNab and Joanne Jarvis made a statement and answered questions.
At 12:05 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 12:08 p.m., the sitting resumed.
Pursuant to an order adopted Thursday, November 6, 1997 and following a 48 hour notice and consideration of the Steering Committee, Jack Ramsay moved, -- That the minister of Justice and officials of his department be invited to appear before the Committee to discuss inconsistencies in the financial situation of the firearms registry.
After debate, the motion was negatived on the following division:
YEAS NAYS
Chuck Cadman Eleni Bakopanos
Paul E. Forseth Paul DeVillers
Jack Ramsay (3) Sheila Finestone
Derek Lee
John Maloney
John McKay (6)
At 12:25 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Luc Fortin
Clerk of the Committee