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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
 
Meeting No. 11
 
Wednesday, May 4, 2005
 

The Subcommittee on the Status of Persons with Disabilities of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills Development, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities met at 3:33 p.m. this day, in Room 308 West Block, the Chair, Ken Boshcoff, presiding.

 

Members of the Subcommittee present: Ken Boshcoff, Ruby Dhalla, Peter Julian and Robert Vincent.

 

Acting Members present: Helena Guergis for Carol Skelton.

 

In attendance: Parliamentary Information and Research Service: Jean-Rodrigue Paré, Analyst.

 

Witnesses: Department of Transport: Arlene Turner, Director General, International and Intergovernmental Relations; Helena Borges, Executive Director, Rail Policy; Walter Carlson, Director, Equipment and Operations; Barbara Nelson, Chief, Accessible Transportation, Intergovernmental Affairs & Accessibility; Susan Greene, Chief, Cabin Safety Standards; William E. Hunter, Manager, Railway Operations, Equipment and Operations. Canadian Transportation Agency: Marian Robson, Chairperson and CEO; Gavin Currie, Director General, Air and Accessible Transportation Branch; Mary-Jane Gravelle, Acting Director, Air and Accessible Transportation Branch.

 
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the Subcommittee on Wednesday, February 9, 2005, the Subcommittee commenced its study of issues related to accessibility for persons with disabilities within the Federal Public Service.
 

Arlene Turner made a statement and, with Helena Borges and Barbara Nelson, answered questions.

 

Marian Robson made a statement.

 

At 4:46 p.m., the Subcommittee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

 



Miriam Burke
Clerk of the Subcommittee

 
 
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