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Minutes of Proceedings

Standing Committee on National Defence (NDDN)
43rd Parliament, 2nd Session
Meeting 26
Monday, April 19, 2021, 11:00 a.m. to 3:02 p.m.
Presiding
Karen McCrimmon, Chair (Liberal)

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• Leona Alleslev for Terry Dowdall (Conservative)
• Michael Barrett for Cheryl Gallant (Conservative)
• Xavier Barsalou-Duval for Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc Québécois)
• Rachel Blaney for Randall Garrison (NDP)
• Alex Ruff for Cheryl Gallant (Conservative)
House of Commons
• Leif-Erik Aune, Procedural Clerk
 
Library of Parliament
• Martin Auger, Analyst
• Marie Dumont, Analyst
• Anne-Marie Therrien-Tremblay, Advisor
Committee Business
The committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to committee business.

It was agreed, — That a proposed budget in the amount of $5,375, for the study of addressing sexual misconduct issues in the Canadian Armed Forces, including the allegations against former Chief of the Defence Staff Jonathan Vance, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the committee resume consideration of its study of addressing sexual misconduct issues in the Canadian Armed Forces, including the allegations against former Chief of the Defence Staff Jonathan Vance.

It was agreed, — That the committee proceed to sit in public.

At 11:15 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 11:35 a.m., the sitting resumed in public.

Addressing Sexual Misconduct Issues in the Canadian Armed Forces, Including the Allegations Against Former Chief of the Defence Staff Jonathan Vance
As an individual
• Elder Marques
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, the committee resumed its study of addressing sexual misconduct issues in the Canadian Armed Forces, including the allegations against former Chief of the Defence Staff Jonathan Vance.

Motion

James Bezan moved, — That the committee, concerning its study of addressing sexual misconduct issues in the Canadian Armed Forces, including the allegations against former Chief of Defence Staff Jonathan Vance and Admiral Art McDonald, summon Elder Marques to testify as a witness; that the witness appear individually for no less than two hours; that the meeting be held in public and be televised; that the witness testify within seven days of this motion passing; and that the date of the report is not changed.

At 1:37 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 1:55 p.m., the sitting resumed.

At 2:56 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 1:07 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2021, the sitting resumed.

The witness made a statement and answered questions.

At 1:09 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 1:11 p.m., the sitting resumed.

At 3:02 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Wassim Bouanani
Clerk of the Committee