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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
 
Meeting No. 13
 
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
 

The Subcommittee on Neurological Disease of the Standing Committee on Health met at 8:50 a.m. this day, in Room C-180, 1 Wellington Street, the Chair, Joy Smith, presiding.

 

Members of the Subcommittee present: Patrick Brown, Kirsty Duncan, Luc Malo and Joy Smith.

 

Acting Members present: Megan Anissa Leslie for Carol Hughes.

 

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Sonya Norris, Analyst; Karin Phillips, Analyst.

 

Witnesses: Parkinson Society Canada: Carmel Boosamra; Bruce Ireland, Chair, Board of Directors. Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa: David Grimes, Associate Professor. As individuals: Chris Sherwood; Frances Squire.

 
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Subcommittee resumed its study on neurological diseases.
 

The witnesses made statements and answered questions.

 

At 10:30 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 10:33 a.m., the sitting resumed.

 
The Subcommittee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to Subcommittee business.
 

On motion of Kirsty Duncan, it was agreed, — That the Subcommittee ask Dr. Alain Beaudet to provide, as soon as possible, an up-date regarding the science of chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency, the conclusions of the August 26, 2010 meeting, and the progress of the expert working group to date.

 

It was agreed, — That the Subcommittee invite Dr. Alain Beaudet to appear on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. .

 

At 10:43 a.m., the Subcommittee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

 



Christine Holke David
Clerk of the Subcommittee

 
 
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