Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Aboriginal Peoples

Issue 26 - Minutes of Proceedings - November 6, 2012

OTTAWA, Tuesday, November 6, 2012
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met this day, at 9:40 a.m., in room 160-S, Centre Block.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Ataullahjan, Brazeau, Demers, Dyck, Patterson, Raine, Sibbeston, Watt and White (9).

In attendance: Shauna Troniak, Analyst, Parliamentary Information and Research Service, Library of Parliament.

Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.

The clerk of the committee presided over the election of the chair.

The Honourable Senator Raine moved:

That the Honourable Senator White do take the chair of the committee.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

The clerk invited Senator White to take the chair.

At 9:43 a.m., pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, the committee continued its consideration on the evolving legal and political recognition of the collective identity and rights of the Métis in Canada. (For complete text of the order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 14.)

WITNESSES:

Sou'West Nova Metis Council (Nova Scotia Wampanoag of Cape Sable Island):

Daphne Williamson, Lawyer.

Kespu'kwith Metis Council of Yarmouth and District:

Ronald Surette, Director of Economic Development;

Sheila Surette, Elder.

Ms. Williamson and Mr. Surette each made a statement and, together with Ms Surette, answered questions.

At 11:08 a.m., the committee suspended.

At 11:15 a.m., the committee resumed in camera and, pursuant to rule 12-16(1)(d), considered a draft agenda (future business).

It was agreed that staff be permitted to remain during the in camera portion of the meeting.

At 11:26 a.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Marcy Zlotnick

Clerk of the Committee