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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
 
Meeting No. 69
 
Thursday, December 6, 2012
 

The Standing Committee on Health met at 11:41 a.m. this day, in Room 306, La Promenade Building, the Chair, Joy Smith, presiding.

 

Members of the Committee present: Kelly Block, Patrick Brown, Colin Carrie, Libby Davies, Matthew Kellway, Wladyslaw Lizon, Ben Lobb, Joy Smith and Mark Strahl.

 

Acting Members present: Alex Atamanenko for Dany Morin, Raymond Côté for Djaouida Sellah and Hon. Wayne Easter for Hon. Hedy Fry.

 

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Raphaelle Deraspe, Analyst; Karin Phillips, Analyst.

 

Witnesses: As an individual: Michael Jong, Professor, Memorial University. Dalhousie University: Ivar Mendez, Professor of neurosurgery, anatomy and neurobiology. Nunatsiavut Government: Gail Turner, Consultant, Department of Health and Social Development.

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

It was agreed, — That, in relation to the study of the subject matter of clauses 269 to 298 (Hazardous Materials Information Review Act) of Bill C-45, A second Act to Implement Certain Provisions of the Budget Tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other Measures, the proposed budget in the amount of $1,700 be adopted.

 

It was agreed, — That, in relation to the study of juveniles diabetes, the proposed budget in the amount of $9,600 be adopted.

 
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the Committee on Thursday, February 9, 2012, the Committee resumed its study of technological innovation.
 

Ivar Mendez, Michael Jong and Gail Turner made statements and answered questions.

 

At 12:41 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 12:44 p.m., the sitting resumed in camera.

 
The Committee resumed consideration of matters related to Committee business.
 

It was agreed, — That the evidence and documentation received by the Committee on November 27, 2012, in relation to its study of juveniles diabetes, be taken into consideration for its study on technological innovation.

 

It was agreed, — That the Committee continue its study of technological innovation in winter 2013 and that in the meantime the analysts prepare a summary of the evidence heard by the Committee since September 2012.

 

It was agreed, — That the meeting of January 29, 2013, be dedicated to committee business and members be allowed, among other things, to propose new witnesses for the study of technological innovation.

 

It was agreed, — That the meetings of December 11 and 13, 2012, be cancelled.

 

At 1:01 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

 



Julie Pelletier
Clerk of the Committee

 
 
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