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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 30

Tuesday, May 3, 2005

The Standing Committee on the Status of Women met in a televised session at 3:35 p.m. this day, in Room 253-D Centre Block, the Chair, Anita Neville, presiding.

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

Acting Members present: Nancy Karetak-Lindell for Susan Kadis.

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

Witnesses: B.C. Rural Women's Network: Debra Critchley, Coordinator, Vernon and District Women's Centre Society. Philippine Women's Centre of B.C.: Cecilia Diocson-Sayo, Executive Director. Association féminine d'éducation et d'action sociale: Lise Girard, Secretary-General. Coalition of Provincial and Territorial Advisory Councils on the Status of Women: Joyce Hancock, President, Newfoundland and Labrador Advisory Council on the Status of Women. Native Women's Association of Canada: Beverley Jacobs, President. Coalition for Women's Equality: Kathy Marshall, Executive Director, Womenspace. Women's Network Office: Laurie Ann McCardle, Executive Director, Women's Network of P.E.I.. Women's Economic Equality (WEE) Society: Doreen Parsons, Managing Coordinator. Child Care Coalition of Manitoba: Susan Prentice, Member, Steering Committee. Women's Enterprise Centre: Bev Suek, Chief Executive Officer. Wolseley Family Place: Sharon Taylor, Executive Director.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the Committee on April 19, 2005, the Committee commenced its study of Core Funding.

The witnesses made statements and answered questions.

At 6:30 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Richard Rumas
Clerk of the Committee

2005/05/04 10:14 a.m.