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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 19

Thursday, February 17, 2005

The Standing Committee on the Status of Women met at 3:17 p.m. this day, in Room 112-N Centre Block, the Chair, Anita Neville, presiding.

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

Acting Members present: Hon. Maria Minna for Russ Powers.

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

Witnesses: Department of Citizenship and Immigration: Rosaline Frith, Acting Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Direction and Communications; Sandra Harder, Director, Gender-Based Analysis, Strategic Policy and Partership Branch.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee resumed its study on Gender-Based Analysis.

The witnesses made statements and answered questions.

The Committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to Committee business.

Jean Crowder moved, — That the Standing Committee on the Status of Women call on officials from the department of Justice to appear before the committee and answer questions on the government's response to the Pay Equity Task Force Final Report 2004.

Debate arose thereon.

After debate, it was agreed to postpone consideration of the motion pending additional information being obtained from the Department of Justice.

At 4:43 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Richard Rumas
Clerk of the Committee

2005/02/22 1:07 p.m.