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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 59
Thursday, January 31, 2002
The Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights met at 12:04 p.m. this day, in Room 308, West Block, the Chair, Andy Scott, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Chuck Cadman, Irwin Cotler, Ivan Grose, Peter MacKay, John Maloney, John McKay, Lynn Myers, Andy Scott, Vic Toews.
Acting Members present: Alan Tonks for Carole-Marie Allard, Gérard Binet for Stephen Owen, Murray Calder for Denis Paradis, Jocelyne Girard-Bujold for Michel Bellehumeur.
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Marilyn Pilon, Research Officer; Philip Rosen, Senior Analyst.
Pursuant to Standing Order 39(5), the failure of the Ministry to respond to the following question was deemed referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights:
Q-98 — Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton--Melville) — Concerning the implementation of the Canadian Firearms Program: (a) what is the projected cost to fully implement and operate the program and enforce the legislation; and (b) what is the cost to the Canadian economy including the projected impact on: (1) the number of firearms owners; (2) the number of hunters; (3) the number of visitors to Canada; (4) tourism and outfitting operations; (5) wildlife populations; (6) aboriginal people, communities, business and employment; (7) international trade; (8) shooting sports; (9) Olympic and international shooting competitions; (10) firearms and ammunition manufacturing, sales and service; (11) sporting goods sales and manufacturing; (12) recreational vehicle sales and manufacturing; (13) gun shows; (14) gun clubs and shooting ranges; (15) firearms collectors and museums; (16) movie and television production; (17) heritage and historical re-enactments; (18) employment in all impacted industries and activities?
John Maloney moved – That the Committee hear the officials of the Department of Justice regarding the failure to respond within the 45 days time limit.
After debate, the question being put on the motion, it was negatived by show of hands.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(1)(c) and to the reference from the House of December 12, 2001, the Committee proceeded to the consideration of the Report of the Privacy Commissioner for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001.
John McKay moved – That the Committee hold a meeting on the Report of the Privacy Commissioner for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2001 and that, pursuant to Standing Order 108(1)(c), the Chair report to the House.
The question being put on the motion, it was agreed.
At 12:23 p.m., the Committee resumed sitting in camera.
It
was agreed, -- That the Committee instruct the Chair to write a letter to the
Leaders of each party, asking for their support to refer to the Standing
Committee on Justice and Human Rights the statutory review of the Criminal Code
provisions regarding mental disorders.
It was agreed, -- That the Committee resume its study of Bill C-217 by inviting witnesses to appear February 19, 2002.
It was agreed, -- That the Committee invite the Commissioner of Corrections of Canada, February 20, 2002.
It
was agreed, -- That the Committee agree in principle to undertake a study on
lowering the blood alcohol concentration limit from 80 mg per 100 ml to 50 mg
per 100 ml of blood.
At 1:01 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Jean-François
Pagé / Marie Danielle Vachon
Clerks of the Committee