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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 20

Friday, April 1, 2005

The Subcommittee on Solicitation Laws of the Standing Committee on Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness met at 8:37 a.m. this day, in the Victoria/Albert room, Delta Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Chair, John Maloney, presiding.

Members of the Subcommittee present: Paule Brunelle, Libby Davies, Hedy Fry and John Maloney.

Other Members present: Anita Neville.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Laura Barnett, Analyst ; Lyne Casavant, Analyst.

Witnesses: Women's Health Clinic: Madeline Boscoe, Coordinator; Laurie Helgason, Board Member. City of Winnipeg: Harry Lazarenko, Councillor; Harvey Smith, Councillor. Reformed Perspective Foundation: Peter Veenendaal, Research Coordinator. Spence Neighbourhood Association Inc.: Inonge Aliaga, Executive Director; Mzilikazi Ndlovu, Safety Coordinator. University of Manitoba: Morgan Albl, Graduate Student, Department of Sociology, Member of the Canadian National Coalition of Experiential Women (CNCEW); Susan Strega, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Social Work, Member of the Canadian National Coalition of Experiential Women (CNCEW). North End Safety Network: Carolyn Buffie, Coordinator; Myfanwy Cawley, Spokesperson. North End Community Renewal Corporation: Nanette McKay, Executive Director. Sage House: Gloria Enns, Director. John Howard Society of Manitoba: Graham Reddoch, Executive Director. Residents' Sex Trade in Winnipeg Forum: John Wilmot, Spokesperson. New Life Ministries: Harry Lehotsky, Director. Aboriginal Council of Winnipeg: Larry Wucherer, President. New Directions: Jane Runner, Program Manager, TERF Program, Member of the Canadian National Coalition of Experiential Women (CNCEW). As Individuals: Nick Ternette; George Vanwoudenberg.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Standing Committee on Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness on November 24, 2004, the Subcommittee resumed its study of Solicitation Laws.

Harry Lazarenko, Harvey Smith, Peter Veenendaal, Inonge Aliaga, Myfanwy Cawley, Nanette McKay and Harry Lehotsky made statements and answered questions.

At 10:33 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 10:46 a.m., the sitting resumed.

Graham Reddoch, John Wilmot, Nick Ternette, George Vanwoudenberg and Larry Wucherer made statements and answered questions.

At 11:54 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 12:11 p.m., the sitting resumed.

Susan Strega, Morgan Albl, Jane Runner, Laurie Helgason, Madeleine Boscoe and Gloria Enns made statements and answered questions.

At 1:30 p.m., the Subcommittee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Marc-Olivier Girard
Clerk of the Subcommittee

2005/04/15 10:38 a.m.