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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 48

Thursday, June 23, 2005

The Standing Committee on Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness met at 9:05 a.m. this day, in Room 705 La Promenade Building, the Chair, John Maloney, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Garry Breitkreuz, Joe Comartin, Hon. Roy Cullen, Hon. Paul Harold Macklin, John Maloney, Serge Ménard, Anita Neville, Hon. Judy Sgro and Vic Toews.

Acting Members present: Rob Moore for Myron Thompson and Randy White for Mark Warawa.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Laura Barnett, Analyst ; Philip Rosen, Principal.

Witnesses: Canadian Professional Police Association: Tony Cannavino, President; David Griffin, Executive Officer. B.C. Civil Liberties Association: Larry Cohen, Member, Board of Directors. Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse: Patricia Begin, Director, Research and Policy; John Weekes, Senior Resarch Analyst. Centre for Addictions and Mental Health: Robert Mann, Senior Scientist.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference of Monday, November 15, 2004, the Committee resumed consideration of Bill C-16, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (impaired driving) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.

The witnesses made statements and answered questions.

At 11:00 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 11:01 a.m., the sitting resumed in camera.

The Committee proceeded to discuss matters related to its business.

At 11:05 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Diane Diotte
Clerk of the Committee

2005/06/23 3:31 p.m.