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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 5
Wednesday, November 27, 2002
The Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights met at 3:38 p.m. this day, in Room 253-D, Centre Block, the Chair, The Hon. Andy Scott, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Garry Breitkreuz, Chuck Cadman, The Hon. Hedy Fry, Ivan Grose, Derek Lee, Paul Harold Macklin, Richard Marceau, John McKay, Lynn Myers, The Hon. Andy Scott, Kevin Sorenson, Vic Toews.
Acting Members present: Massimo Pacetti for Paul Harold Macklin, Réal Ménard for Pierrette Venne.
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Philip Rosen, senior analyst.
Witnesses: From the Department of Justice: Lisa Hitch, Senior Counsel, Policy Sector, Family, Children and Youth Section.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), a study on marriage and the legal recognition of same-sex unions.
Lisa Hitch made a statement and answered questions.
At 4:51 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 4:52 p.m., the sitting resumed in camera.
It was agreed - That the Clerk prepare a draft budget for the committee’s study on same-sex unions.
At 5:24 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Patrice Martin
Clerk of the Committee