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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
 
Meeting No. 16
 
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
 

The Standing Committee on the Status of Women met in camera at 3:25 p.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, Joy Smith, Hon. Paddy Torsney and Lynne Yelich.

 

Acting Members present: Hon. Hedy Fry for Beth Phinney.

 

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

 

Witnesses: Department of Foreign Affairs: Marie Gervais-Vidricaire, Director General, Global Issues Bureau; Nell Stewart, Senior Advisor, Human Rights, Humanitarian Affairs and International Women's Equality Division. Status of Women Canada: Sheila Regehr, Acting Director General, Policy and External Relations Directorate; Florence Ievers, Coordinator.

 
The Committee proceeded to the consideration of a draft report.
 

It was agreed, — That the draft report be adopted as the First Report of the Committee.

 

It was agreed, — That the Chair present the First Report to the House.

 

It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee request that the Government table a comprehensive response to the report.

 

At 4:03 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 4:08 p.m., the sitting resumed in public session.

 
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee proceeded to a televised briefing session on Beijing + 10.
 

The witnesses made statements and answered questions.

 

At 5:22 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

 



Richard Rumas
Clerk of the Committee

 
 
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