CHPC Committee Meeting
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Minutes of Proceedings
The witnesses made statements and answered questions.
At 5:18 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 5:19 p.m., the sitting resumed.
Anthony Housefather moved, — That pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee undertake a study on the history of and current display of hate symbols and emblems such as the swastika and the Confederate flag in Canada and consider what actions Parliament may take to end or limit the display of such hate symbols and emblems; that the study should be at least one meeting; and that the Committee report its findings to the House.
By unanimous consent, it was agreed, that the motion be amended to read as follows:
That pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee undertake a study on the history of and current display of hate symbols and emblems in Canada, and consider what actions Parliament may take to end or limit the display of such hate symbols and emblems, including legislation; that the study should be at least one meeting; and that the Committee report its findings to the House.
The question was put on the motion, as amended, and it was agreed to.
At 5:40 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.