Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Aboriginal Peoples

Issue 7 - Minutes of Proceedings - June 3, 2014

OTTAWA, Tuesday, June 3, 2014
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met this day at 9:33 a.m., in room 160-S, Centre Block, the chair, the Honourable Dennis Glen Patterson, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Ataullahjan, Dyck, Lovelace Nicholas, Meredith, Moore, Ngo, Patterson, Raine, Tannas and Wallace (10).

Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Watt (1).

In attendance: Norah Kielland and Martha Butler, 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 Wednesday, May 28, 2014, the committee began its consideration of Bill C-25, An Act respecting the Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation Band Order.

WITNESSES:

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada:

Andrew Saranchuk, Assistant Deputy Minister, Resolution and Individual Affairs Sector.

Department of Justice Canada:

Martin Reiher, Acting General Counsel and Director, Operations and Programs, Legal Services.

Federation of Newfoundland Indians:

Stephen May, Legal Counsel (by videoconference).

Mr. Saranchuk made a statement and, together with Mr. Reiher, answered questions.

It was agreed to distribute the English-only speaking notes provided by the Federation of Newfoundland Indians.

At 10:39 a.m., the committee suspended.

At 10:45 a.m., the committee resumed.

Mr. May made a statement and answered questions.

At 11:33 a.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Marcy Zlotnick

Clerk of the Committee