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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 42
Monday, November 5, 2001
The Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights met in a televised session at 8:03 p.m. this day, in Room 253-D, Centre Block, the Chair, Andy Scott, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Michel Bellehumeur, Bill Blaikie, Chuck Cadman, Irwin Cotler, Paul DeVillers, Ivan Grose, Peter MacKay, John Maloney, Stephen Owen, Denis Paradis, Andy Scott, Kevin Sorenson and Vic Toews.
Associate Member present: Derek Lee.
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Philip Rosen, senior analyst.
Witnesses: From the Canadian Council for Refugees: Sharryn Aiken, Former President. From the Human Concern International: Mumtaz Akhtar, Chairperson. From the Mennonite Central Committee Canada: William Janzen, Director of the Ottawa Office. From the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy: Patrick Johnson, President and CEO.
Pursuant to its Order of Reference of Thursday,
October 18, 2001, the Committee resumed consideration of Bill C-36, An Act to
amend the Criminal Code, the Official Secrets Act, the Canada Evidence Act, the
Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) Act and other Acts, and to enact measures
respecting the registration of charities in order to combat terrorism (See
Minutes of Proceedings, Thursday, October 18, 2001, Meeting No. 29).
Sharryn Aiken, Mumtaz Akhtar, William Janzen and Patrick Johnson each made a statement and answered questions.
At 9:52 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Catherine Barrette /
Marie Danielle Vachon
Clerks of the Committee