MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 42

Tuesday, May 6, 2003

The Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights met in camera at 11:12 a.m. this day, in Room 371, West Block, the Chair, Hon. Andy Scott, presiding.

Member of the Committee present: Chuck Cadman, Hon. Hedy Fry, Marlene Jennings, Derek Lee, Paul Harold Macklin, John Maloney, Richard Marceau, John McKay, Pat O'Brien, Joe Peschisolido, Hon. Andy Scott.

Acting Member present: Svend Robinson for Hon. Lorne Nystrom.

In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Philip Rosen, senior analyst, Kristen Douglas, analyst.

The Committee discussed its future business.

It was agreed, -- That the Committee invite Government officials to appear before the Committee in relation to its study on Bill C-32.

It was agreed, -- That, pursuant to Order of the House adopted on February 7, 2003 there be established a Subcommittee on Solicitation laws, as defined in the Criminal Code, composed of six (6) members, including a Chair to be named by the Committee and one member from each of the five recognized parties in the House; that the Subcommittee have all of the powers of the Committee under Standing Order 108(1)(a), except the power to report directly to the House.

At 11:40 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Patrice Martin

Clerk of the Committee