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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
 
Meeting No. 42
 
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
 

The Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities met at 3:30 p.m. this day, in Room 253-D, Centre Block, the Chair, Phil McColeman, presiding.

 

Members of the Committee present: Scott Armstrong, Ray Boughen, Brad Butt, Jim Eglinski, Sadia Groguhé, Colin Mayes, Phil McColeman and Marie-Claude Morin.

 

Acting Members present: Ted Hsu for Rodger Cuzner and Carol Hughes for Jinny Jogindera Sims.

 

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Caroline Quesnel, Analyst; Shauna Troniak, Analyst.

 

Witnesses: Department of Employment and Social Development: Siobhan Harty, Director General, Social Policy Directorate, Strategic Policy and Research Branch; Blair McMurren, Director, Social Innovation, Strategic Policy and Research Branch.

 
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the Committee on Thursday, February 5, 2015, the Committee commenced its study on exploring the potential of social finance in Canada.
 

Siobhan Harty made a statement and answered questions.

 

It was agreed, — That members be allowed to submit written questions to the witnesses.

 

At 4:38 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 4:41 p.m., the sitting resumed in camera.

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

It was agreed, — That a proposed budget in the amount of $ 27, 500, for the study of exploring the potential of social finance in Canada, be adopted.

 

At 4:43 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

 



Jessica Kulka
Clerk of the Committee

 
 
2015/02/27 10:57 a.m.