Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Aboriginal Peoples

Issue 31 - Minutes of Proceedings - February 6, 2013

OTTAWA, Wednesday, February 6, 2013
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met this day, at 7 p.m., in room 160-S, Centre Block, the chair, the Honourable Vernon White, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Demers, Dyck, Frum, Lovelace Nicholas, Munson, Patterson, Raine, Seth, Sibbeston and White (10).

In attendance: Shauna Troniak and Wren Nasr, Analysts, Parliamentary Information and Research Service, Library of Parliament.

Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, December 13, 2012, the committee began its consideration of Bill C-27, An Act to enhance the financial accountability and transparency of First Nations.

APPEARING:

The Honourable John Duncan, P.C., M.P., Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.

WITNESSES:

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada:

Brenda Kustra, Director General, Governance Branch, Regional Operations Sector;

Anne Scotton, Chief Audit and Evaluation Executive, Audit and Evaluation Sector;

Susan MacGowan, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer Sector.

Justice Canada:

Karl Jacques, Senior Counsel, Operations and Programs.

Mr. Duncan made a statement and, together with Ms. Kustra, Ms. Scotton and Ms. MacGowan, answered questions.

At 8:12 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Marcy Zlotnick

Clerk of the Committee