SSLR Committee Meeting

The Subcommittee on Solicitation Laws of the Standing Committee on Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness met at 9:15 a.m. this day, in Room 536 Wellington Building, for the purpose of electing a Chair, pursuant to Standing Order 106(1).

On motion of Hedy Fry, it was agreed, — That John Maloney be elected Chair of the Subcommittee.

The Clerk of the Subcommittee presided over the election of the Vice-Chairs.

On motion of Hedy Fry, it was agreed, — That Libby Davies be elected as Opposition Vice-Chair of the Subcommittee.

John Maloney took the Chair.

By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — That the Committee proceed with the study of routine motions.

On motion of Libby Davies, it was agreed, — That the Subcommittee retain the services of one or more analyst[s] from the Library of Parliament, as needed, to assist the Subcommittee in its work, at the discretion of the Chair.

On motion of Hedy Fry, it was agreed, — That the Clerk of the Subcommittee be authorized to distribute to the members of the Subcommittee documents only when they exist in both official languages and that no document from a witness be distributed without the Clerk's approval.

On motion of Libby Davies, it was agreed, — That the Chair be authorized to hold meetings to receive and publish evidence when a quorum is not present provided that at least three (3) members are present including a member of the opposition.

On motion of Libby Davies, it was agreed, — That witnesses be given ten (10) minutes for their opening statement and that, at the discretion of the Chair, during the questioning of witnesses, there be allocated seven (7) minutes for the first questioner of each party; and that thereafter five (5) minutes be allocated to each subsequent questioner.

On motion of Art Hanger, it was agreed, — That, if requested, reasonable travel, accommodation and living expenses be reimbursed to witnessses not exceeding one (1) representative per organization and that, in exceptional circumstances, payment for more representatives be at the discretion of the Chair.

On motion of Libby Davies, it was agreed, — That the Clerk of the Subcommittee be authorized to make the necessary arrangements to provide for working meals for the Subcommittee.

On motion of Libby Davies, it was agreed, — That one copy of the transcript of all in camera meetings be kept in the Subcommittee Clerk’s office for consultation by members of the Subcommittee.

On motion of Libby Davies, it was agreed, — That, unless otherwise ordered, each Subcommittee member be allowed to have one staff person present at in camera meetings.

On motion of Hedy Fry, it was agreed, — That the evidence received by the Subcommittee on Solicitation Laws during the Second Session of the 37th Parliament be deemed adduced by the Subcommittee in the current session.

On motion of Libby Davies, it was agreed, — That, except for amendments to bills, forty-eight (48) hours’ notice be given before any substantive motion is considered by the Subcommittee; and that the motion be filed with the Clerk of the Subcommittee and circulated to members in both official languages.

On motion of Libby Davies, it was agreed, — That the Clerk of the Subcommittee be instructed to prepare an operational budget of $10 000, and that the prepared budget be deemed adopted by the Subcommittee, and be transmitted to the Standing Committee on Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and to the Liaison Committee for approval.

At 10:08 a.m., the Subcommittee adjourned to the call of the Chair.