SNUD Committee Report
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Tuesday, November 19, 2002 The Special Committee on Non-Medical Use of Drugs met in camera at 4:15 p.m. this day, in Room 701, La Promenade Building, the Chair, Paddy Torsney, presiding. Members of the Committee present: Carole-Marie Allard, the Hon. Hedy Fry, Derek Lee, Réal Ménard, Kevin Sorenson and Paddy Torsney. Acting Members present: Beth Phinney for Mac Harb; Roger Cuzner for Jacques Saada. In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Chantal Collin and Marilyn Pilon, research officers. Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the House of Commons on Monday, October 7, 2002, consideration of the factors underlying or relating to the non-medical use of drugs. The Committee resumed consideration of its draft report. It was agreed, on division — That the Committee adopt the draft report as its report to the House of Commons. It was agreed, — That the Chair be authorized to make such typographical and editorial changes as may be necessary without changing the substance of the report. It was agreed, on division — That the Chair be authorized to engage the services of a media relations consultant to develop a communications strategy for the release of the report and, that the contract be limited to a maximum of $10,000. The proposal to be discussed at a meeting of the Special Committee scheduled for Tuesday, November 26, 2002. It was agreed, on division — That pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requests that the Government table a comprehensive response to this report. At 7:08 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair. Tuesday, November 26, 2002 The Special Committee on Non-Medical Use of Drugs met in camera at 9:15 a.m. this day, in Room 306, West Block, the Chair, Paddy Torsney, presiding. Members of the Committee present: Carole-Marie Allard, Hedy Fry, Mac Harb, Dominic LeBlanc, Derek Lee, Réal Ménard, Kevin Sorenson, Paddy Torsney and Randy White. In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Chantal Collin and Marilyn Pilon, research officers. Witnesses: From Hill & Knowlton Canada: Heidi Bonnell, Vice-President Communications; Joy Jennissen, Vice-President. Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the House of Commons on Monday, October 7, 2002, consideration of the factors underlying or relating to the non-medical use of drugs. The witnesses made a presentation on a communications strategy for the release of the Committee’s report. It was agreed, — That the Committee present its recommendations in two reports, an interim report to be presented on Monday, December 9, 2002, the final report on Thursday, December 12, 2002 and, that the Committee hold simultaneous press conferences in locations across Canada. It was agreed, — That the Committee seek authorization of the House of Commons permitting the members of the Committee to travel to Vancouver, Halifax and Montreal to hold simultaneous press conferences on the release of its interim report on Monday, December 9 and that the necessary staff accompany the members. It was agreed, on division, — That not withstanding the motion adopted at its meeting of Tuesday, November 19th, the Chair, in consultation with the two Vice-Chairs, be authorized to renegotiate a contract with Hill & Knowlton Canada to implement a communications strategy for the Committee’s reports to a maximum of $15,000. At 10:58 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair. Carol Chafe |