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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 83

Thursday, April 25, 2013

The Standing Committee on Health met in camera at 3:31 p.m. this day, in Room 228 La Promenade Building, the Chair, Joy Smith, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Kelly Block, Colin Carrie, Matthew Kellway, Wladyslaw Lizon, Ben Lobb, Dany Morin, Djaouida Sellah, Joy Smith and David Wilks.

Acting Members present: Manon Perreault for Libby Davies, Lise St-Denis for Hon. Hedy Fry and John Weston for Patrick Brown.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Martha Butler, Analyst ; Karin Phillips, Analyst.

Witnesses: Technology Evaluation in the Elderly Network: Richard Birtwhistle, Scientific Director. Terry Fox Cancer Research Institute: Victor Ling, President and Scientific Director. INTERxVENT: Saul Quint, Chief Executive Officer, INTERxVENT Canada.

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

It was agreed, — That the Committee undertake a ten (10) meetings study of best practices and federal barriers related to the scope of practice and skills training of healthcare professionals. This study will focus on three (3) areas: (a) the federal role in the scope of practice of Canadian healthcare professionals; (b) highlight best practices on the use of scope of practice, both in Canada and internationally; and (c) federal role and support for skills training and curriculum development.

It was agreed, — That the Committee commence consideration of a draft report for the study of Technological Innovation on Thursday, May 30, 2013.

At 3:54 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 3:59 p.m., the sitting resumed in public.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the Committee on Thursday, February 9, 2012, the Committee resumed its study of technological innovation.

Richard Birtwhistle, Victor Ling and Saul Quint, by teleconference from Thornill, Ontario, made statements and answered questions.

At 5:18 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Julie Pelletier
Clerk of the Committee

2013/05/07 4:13 p.m.