Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Aboriginal Peoples
Issue 24 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Wednesday, October 8, 2003
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met this day, in camera, at 6:35 p.m., in room 257-EB, East Block, the Chair, the Honourable Thelma J. Chalifoux, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Chalifoux, Chaput, Forrestall, Gill, Léger, Pearson and Sibbeston (7).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Tonina Simeone, Research Officer.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, October 29, 2002, the committee continued its examination of issues affecting urban Aboriginal youth in Canada, in particular, access, provision and delivery of services, policy and jurisdictional issues, employment and education, access to economic opportunities, youth participation and empowerment, and other related matters.
It was agreed that representatives of the Aboriginal Housing Coalition be permitted to observe the committee's proceedings.
At 7:40 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Tuesday, October 21, 2003
(40)
[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met this day, in camera, at 9:15 a.m., in room 160-S, Center Block, the Chair, the Honourable Thelma J. Chalifoux, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Carney P.C., Chalifoux, Christensen, Gill, Johnson, Sibbeston and Tkachuk (7).
Other senators present: The Honourable Senators Forrestall and St. Germain, P.C. (2).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Tonina Simeone, Research Officer.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, October 29, 2002, the committee continued its examination of issues affecting urban Aboriginal youth in Canada, in particular, access, provision and delivery of services, policy and jurisdictional issues, employment and education, access to economic opportunities, youth participation and empowerment, and other related matters.
It was moved by the Honourable Senator Sibbeston — That the report be adopted, with changes, and that the Steering Committee be empowered to approve the final text.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
At 9:50 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Adam Thompson
Clerk of the Committee