Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Social Affairs, Science and Technology

Issue 6 - Minutes of Proceedings

OTTAWA, Thursday, October 19, 2006
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met at 10:46 a.m. this day, in room 705, Victoria Building, the Chair, the Honourable Art Eggleton, P.C., presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Callbeck, Champagne, P.C.,Cochrane, Cook, Cordy, Cowan, Eggleton P.C., Fairbairn P.C., Keon, Nancy Ruth and Trenholme Counsell (11).

In attendance: From the Library of Parliament Research Branch: Sonya Norris, Research Analyst, Science and Technology Division and Marlisa Tiedemann, Research Analyst, Law and Government Division.

Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, September 28, 2006, the committee began its examination of Bill C-5, respecting the establishment of the Public Health Agency of Canada and amending certain acts.

APPEARING:

Steven Fletcher, M.P., Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health

WITNESSES:

Public Health Agency of Canada:

Dr. David Butler-Jones, Chief Public Health Officer;

Jane Allain, General Counsel, Legal Services.

Steven Fletcher made a statement. Together, all the witnesses answered questions.

At 12:11 p.m., pursuant to rule 92(2)(e) the committee proceeded in camera for the purpose of considering a draft agenda.

At 12:16 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Josée Thérien

Clerk of the Committee