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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 33
Monday, April 7, 2003
The Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights met at Halifax at the Casino Nova Scotia Hotel at 9:00 a.m. this day, in the Nova Scotia CD room, the Chair, Hon. Andy Scott, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Chuck Cadman, Paul Harold Macklin, John Maloney, Richard Marceau, Hon. Andy Scott, Vic Toews.
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Kristen Douglas, analyst.
Witnesses: From the Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project: Marie Paturel; Sean Foreman. As Individual: Hugh G.W. Swandel. From NGALE - Newfoundland Gays and Lesbians for Equality: Derrick Bishop, Chair; Nena Sandoval, Clinical Sexologist, Health Care Corporation of St. John's. As Individual: Rev. Lewis H. How, Rector, Parish of St. George. From the Evangelical Pentecostal Church: Rev. Philip Taylor. From the Gander Status of Women: Angela Lambert, Assistant Coordinator. As Individual: Charles LeBlanc. From the Temple Baptist Church: Rev. Glen Goode. From the Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church: Ross Boutilier; Brian Mombourquette. As Individual: Tamatha D. Trenholm. From The Nova Scotia Coalition for Traditional Values: Prof. William L. Ryan. As Individual: Kim Vance. From OUTLAW: Scott Campbell, Co-Chair #1. From the Abegweit Rainbow Collective, PEI: Nola Etkin; Randall Perry. From Life and Family Issues: Herman H. Wills. From the Bedford Presbyterian Church: Don Codling, Pastor. From the Lesbians, Bisexuals, Gays and Transgenders, Memorial University: Gemma Hickey, General Director.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee resumed its study on marriage and the legal recognition of same-sex unions.
At 9:00 a.m., Marie Paturel, Hugh G.W. Swandel, Derrick Bishop and Nena Sandoval made a statement and answered questions.
At 10:00 a.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 10:04 a.m., the sitting resumed.
Rev. Lewis H. How, Rev. Philip Taylor and Angela Lambert made a statement and answered questions.
At 11:03 a.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 11:10 a.m., the sitting resumed.
Charles LeBlanc, Rév. Glenn Goode, Ross Boutilier and Brian Mombourquette made a statement and answered questions.
At 12:06 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 1:00 p.m., the sitting resumed.
Tamatha D. Trenholm, Prof. William L. Ryan and Kim Vance made a statement and answered questions.
At 1:54 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 2:58 p.m., the sitting resumed.
Scott Campbell, Nola Etkin, Randall Perry and Herman H. Wills made a statement and answered questions.
At 3:49 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 4:00 p.m., the sitting resumed.
Don Codling and Gemma Hickey made a statement and answered questions.
At 4:42 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 4:45 p.m., the sitting resumed.
The following individuals made a brief statement: Lara J. Morris, Edward B. Paul, Brenda K. Richard, Maureen Shebib, Kevin Kindred, Bob Fougere, Reginald Bone, Jane Morrigan et Diana Read-Miedema.
At 6:10 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Patrice Martin
Clerk of the Committee