MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 52

Tuesday, June 3, 2003

The Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights met at 9:03 a.m. this day, in Room 269, West Block, the Chair, Hon. Andy Scott, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Garry Breitkreuz, Chuck Cadman, Hon. Hedy Fry, Marlene Jennings, Robert Lanctôt, Derek Lee, Paul Harold Macklin, John McKay, Hon. Lorne Nystrom, Pat O'Brien, Hon. Andy Scott, Kevin Sorenson.

In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Philip Rosen, senior analyst, Lyne Casavant, analyst.

Witnesses: From Correctional Service Canada: Lucie McClung, Commissioner. From the National Parole Board: Ian Glen, Chair. From the Office of the Correctional Investigator: Ron Stewart, Correctional Investigator.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee proceeded to the consideration of recommendations made by the Sub-Committee on Corrections and Conditional Release Act.

The witnesses made a statement and answered questions.

At 11:00 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Patrice Martin

Clerk of the Committee