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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 39

Monday, October 6, 2003

The Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities met in camera at 3:28 p.m. this day, in Room 209 West Block, the Chair, Judi Longfield, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Eugène Bellemare, Libby Davies, Ovid Jackson, Judi Longfield, Larry McCormick, Raymond Simard and Larry Spencer.

Acting Members present: Gérard Binet for Diane St-Jacques, Paul Crête for Suzanne Tremblay and Christian Jobin for Gurbax Malhi.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Chantal Collin, Analyst ; Kevin Kerr, Analyst.

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

It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108 (2), the Committee undertake a study on changes in the nature of work and work-life balance in the federal jurisdiction, and identify ways for achieving a better balance between work and non-work activities, particularly those pertaining to families, in workplaces covered under Part III of the Canada Labour Code and in the Federal Public Service of Canada. Furthermore, this study would examine the issue of extending special benefits under the Employment Insurance Act to self-employed workers .

It was agreed, — That, officials from the Department of Human Resources be invited to appear on October 20th 2003 in relation to supplementary estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2004.

It was agreed, — That, officials from the Department of Human Resources & the Department of Finance be invited to appear in relation to Employment Insurance Premiums.

At 3:53 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Danielle Bélisle
Clerk of the Committee

2003/11/04 11:09 a.m.