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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 31

Tuesday, May 10, 2005

The Standing Committee on the Status of Women met in a televised session at 3:17 p.m. this day, in Room 269 West 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.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Julie Cool, Analyst ; Lydia Scratch, Analyst.

Witnesses: Voluntary Sector Forum: Darlene Bessey, Vice-Chair. Fédération des femmes du Québec: Danielle Hébert, Executive Director. Canadian Labour Congress: Penni Richmond, National Director, Women's and Human Rights Department. Canadian Council on Social Development: Katherine Scott, Vice-President, Research. Relais-Femmes: Charlotte Thibault, Member, Forum du secteur bénévole et communautaire.

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

The Chair presented a draft Operational Budget.

On motion of Russ Powers, it was agreed, — That the Committee Operational Budget in the amount of $39,650 be adopted.

The Committee resumed consideration of the Notice of Motion of Jean Crowder of February 11, 2005, — 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 governments response to the Pay Equity Task Force Final Report 2004.

After debate, the motion was agreed to.

The Committee considered a draft work plan for future meetings

After debate, on motion of the Hon. Paddy Torsney, it was agreed, — That the Committee meet as follows:

May 12 – Consideration of testimony on core-funding

May 17 – Follow-up on Pay Equity Task Force Final Report 2004

May 19 - Follow-up on Pay Equity Task Force Final Report 2004

May 31 – Parental Benefits

June 2 – Parental Benefits

June 7 – Consideration of testimony on pay equity and parental benefits

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

The witnesses made statements and answered questions.

At 5:04 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Richard Rumas
Clerk of the Committee

2005/05/11 2:54 p.m.