| MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS |
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| Meeting No. 6 |
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| Tuesday, October 25, 2011 |
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The Standing Committee on the Status of Women met at 3:35 p.m. this day, in Room 306, La Promenade Building, the President, Niki Ashton, presiding. |
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Members of the Committee present: Stella Ambler, Niki Ashton, Joyce Bateman, Charmaine Borg, Mylène Freeman, Ed Holder, Roxanne James, Tilly O'Neill Gordon, Hon. Judy Sgro, Susan Truppe and Wai Young. |
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Acting Members present: Irene Mathyssen for Sana Hassainia. |
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In attendance: Library of Parliament: Havi Echenberg, Analyst; Laura Munn-Rivard, Analyst. |
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Witnesses: Canadian Centre for Elder Law : Krista James, National Director. National Seniors Council: Jean-Guy Soulière, Chair. Newfoundland and Labrador Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse: Elizabeth Siegel, Coordinator. Nova Scotia Department of Seniors: Valerie White, Chief Executive Officer. Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse: Teri Kay, Executive Director; Manon Thompson, Regional Consultant. |
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| Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the Committee on Thursday, September 29, 2011, the Committee resumed its study of abuse of older women. |
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Krista James and Jean-Guy Soulière made statements and answered questions. |
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At 4:31 p.m., the sitting was suspended. At 4:39 p.m., the sitting resumed. |
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Elizabeth Siegel, Valerie White and Teri Kay made statements and, with Manon Thompson, answered questions. |
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At 5:33 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair. |
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Michelle Tittley
Committee Clerk
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| 2011/10/26 10:13 a.m. |