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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 23

Wednesday, October 3, 2001

The Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights met at 3:31 p.m. this day, in Room 308, West Block, the Chair, Andy Scott, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Michel Bellehumeur, Chuck Cadman, Paul DeVillers, Ivan Grose, Peter MacKay, John Maloney, John McKay, Lynn Myers, Stephen Owen, Andy Scott, Kevin Sorenson.

Acting Member present: Brian Fitzpatrick for Myron Thompson.

In attendance: From Committees and Legislative Services:  Richard Dupuis, Legislative Clerk; From the Library of Parliament: Philip Rosen, senior analyst.

Witnesses: Roundtable I: From the Association in Defence of the Wrongly Convicted: James Lockyer, Director; Joyce Milgard, Director. Roundtable II: From the Canadian Police Association: David Griffin, Executive Officer. From the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police: Vincent Westwick, Co-Chair; Michael Shard, Superintendent.

Pursuant to its Order of Reference of Monday, March 19, 2001, the Committee resumed consideration of Bill C-15, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (Cruelty to Animals and Firearms) and the Firearms Act (See Minutes of Proceedings, Tuesday, October 2, 2001, Meeting No. 22).

The witnesses made statements and answered questions.

At 4:43 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 4:53 p.m., the sitting resumed.

It was agreed, - That the Committee extend its sitting hours to Wednesday evening, when needed.

At 6:26 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Catherine Barrette / Marie Danielle Vachon


Clerks of the Committee