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Minutes of Proceedings

Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights (JUST)

42nd Parliament, 1st Session

Meeting No. 52

Thursday, April 6, 2017, 4:05 p.m. to 5:20 p.m.

Room 253-D, Centre Block

Presiding

Anthony Housefather, Chair (Liberal)

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Members of the Committee present

Liberal

Conservative

NDP

Alistair MacGregor

Acting Members present

• Peter Fragiskatos for Iqra Khalid (Liberal)

• Sean Fraser for Colin Fraser (Liberal)

• Joël Godin for Hon. Rob Nicholson (Conservative)

Associate Members present

• Bill Blair (Liberal)

• Marco Mendicino (Liberal)

In attendance

House of Commons

• Michael MacPherson, Procedural Clerk

Library of Parliament

• Lyne Casavant, Analyst

• Julia Nicol, Analyst

Bill S-217, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (detention in custody)

Witnesses

Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police

• Christiane Huneault, Ottawa Police Service

• Rachel Huntsman, Q.C., Legal Counsel, Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and Member of the Law Amendments Committee

• Lara Malashenko, Legal Counsel, Ottawa Police Service

• David Truax, Detective Superintendent, Ontario Provincial Police and Member of the Law Amendments Committee

Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness

• John Muise, Director of Public Safety

Canadian Association of Crown Counsel

• Rick Woodburn, President

As an individual

• Jonathan Denis

Pursuant to the Order of Reference of Wednesday, March 8, 2017, the Committee resumed consideration of Bill S-217, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (detention in custody).

Jonathan Denis, John Muise, Rachel Huntsman and David Truax made statements and, with Lara Malashenko, answered questions.

At 4:57 p.m., by unanimous consent and pursuant to Standing Order 115(5), it was agreed that the Committee continue to sit until five (5) minutes before votes.

At 5:20 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Stephanie Feldman

Committee Clerk