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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 13

Tuesday, December 14, 2004

The Standing Committee on the Status of Women met in a televised session at 11:05 a.m. this day, in Room 253-D Centre Block, the Chair, Anita Neville, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: France Bonsant, Paule Brunelle, Jean Crowder, Nina Grewal, Helena Guergis, Susan Kadis, Anita Neville, Russ Powers, Paddy Torsney and Lynne Yelich.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Julie Cool, Analyst.

Appearing: Hon. John McCallum, Minister of National Revenue.

Witnesses: Coalition nationale des organismes de femmes minorités raciales et ethnoculturelles francophones: Maryan Bile, Member of the Steering Committee. Canadian Feminist Alliance for International Action: Shelagh Day, Chair, Human Rights Committee. United Nations Platform for Action Committee Manitoba: Elizabeth Sarin, Co-Chair. Needs Centre for War-Affected Families: Margaret von Lau, Executive Director. Privy Council Office: Cynthia Binnington, Privy Council Officer, Expenditure Review Committee.

At 12:12 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 12:19 p.m., the sitting resumed.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee resumed its study on Roundtables to explore the concerns of women's organizations and equality-seeking organizations.

The witnesses made statements and answered questions.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee proceeded to a briefing session on expenditure review.

The Minister and Cynthia Binnington made a statement and answered questions.

At 12:55 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Bonnie Charron
Clerk of the Committee

2004/12/15 9:52 a.m.