The Standing Committee on the Status of Women met in a televised session at 3:31 p.m. this day, in Room 253-D, Centre Block, the Vice-Chair, Joy Smith, presiding.

The witnesses made statements and answered questions.

At 5:05 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 5:07 p.m., the sitting resumed in camera.

The Committee commenced consideration of a draft report on a potential breach of privilege.

By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — That the draft report be adopted.

The Committee commenced consideration of a draft report.

By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — That the draft report be adopted.

By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — That the Committee append to its report a dissenting opinion from the Conservative Party, provided that it is no more than two pages in length and submitted electronically to the Clerk of the Committee, no later than Friday, March 2, 2007.

At 5:17 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.