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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 35
Wednesday, April 9, 2003
The Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights met in Sudbury at the Quality Inn at 8:58 a.m. this day, in the Banquet Room, the Chair, Hon. Andy Scott, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Chuck Cadman, Paul Harold Macklin, John Maloney, Richard Marceau, John McKay, The Hon. Andy Scott, Vic Toews.
Other Member present: The Hon. Diane Marleau.
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Kristen Douglas, analyst.
Witnesses: From the Roman Catholic Dioceses of Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay, Hearst and Timmins: Barbara Stachulak, Anthony Man-Son-Hing. As Individual: Gary Kinsman, Professor, Laurentian University; Denise Francey. From the Congregational Christian Church: Douglas Edwards; Lily Murphy. As Individual: Colleen O'Hare; Diane Ikonen. From the Glad Tidings Tabernacle: Kevin Serviss; Greg Mayhew. As Individual: Lisa Jensen; Lita McDonald. From the National Association of Women and the Law: Prof. Margaret Denike. As Individual: Jane Djivré. From the All Nations Church: Michael Mieto, Associate Pastor. As Individual: Rev. Gary Landers; Krystie Coyne; Kathy Coyne. From the First Baptist Church: Rev. Robert G. Wilkins. From ACCESS - AIDS Committee of Sudbury: Marco Thériault. As Individual: Wanda Eurich.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee resumed its study on marriage and the legal recognition of same-sex unions.
At 8:58 a.m., Barbara Stachulak, Anthony Man-Son-Hing, Gary Kinsman and Denise Francey made a statement and answered questions.
At 9:53 a.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 10:00 a.m., the sitting resumed.
Douglas Edwards, Lily Murphy, Colleen O’Hare and Diane Ikonen made a statement and answered questions.
At 10:56 a.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 11:00 a.m., the sitting resumed.
Kevin Serviss, Greg Mayhew, Lisa Jensen and Lita McDonald made a statement and answered questions.
At 11:54 a.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 1:00 p.m., the sitting resumed.
Margaret Denike, Jane Djivre and Rev. Michael Mieto made a statement and answered questions.
At 1:58 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 2:03 p.m., the sitting resumed.
Rev. Gary Landers, Krystie Coyne and Kathy Coyne made a statement and answered questions.
At 2:50 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 3:00 p.m., the sitting resumed.
Rev. Robert G. Wilkins, Marco Thériault and Wanda Eurich made a statement and answered questions.
At 3:52 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 4:00 p.m., the sitting resumed.
The following individuals made a brief statement: Linda Morgan, Christine Mick, Sandra Houzer, Pierre Perreault, Jennifer Howe, Dawn Kelly, Duncan MacRae, David Jones et Jesse Greenwell.
At 4:23 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Patrice Martin
Clerk of the Committee