| MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS |
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| Meeting No. 69 |
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| Thursday, October 9, 2003 |
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The Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights met at 9:09 a.m. this day, in Room 705 La Promenade Building, the Chair, Andy Scott, presiding. |
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Members of the Committee present: Garry Breitkreuz, Marlene Jennings, Derek Lee, Paul Harold Macklin, John Maloney, Richard Marceau, Inky Mark, John McKay, Lorne Nystrom, Pat O'Brien, Andy Scott, Kevin Sorenson and Vic Toews. |
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In attendance: Library of Parliament: Philip Rosen, Principal. |
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Witnesses: Canadian Museums Associations: John G. McAvity, Executive Director. Canadian Museums Association: Marcel Brisebois, Director, Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal. Writers' Union of Canada: Marian Hebb, Legal Counsel, Creators Copyright Coalition; Deborah Windsor, Executive Director. British Columbia Civil Liberties Association: Kirk Tousaw, Policy Director. Union des écrivaines et écrivains québécois: Charles Montpetit, Responsable du comité liberté d'expression. |
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| Pursuant to the Order of Reference of Tuesday, April 1, 2003, the Committee resumed consideration of Bill C-20, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children and other vulnerable persons) and the Canada Evidence Act. |
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The witnesses made statements and answered questions. |
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At 9:44 a.m., John McKay took the Chair. |
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At 10:26 a.m., Andy Scott took the Chair. |
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At 11:04 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair. |
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Jean-Philippe Brochu, Diane Diotte
Clerks of the Committee
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| 2003/10/09 3:48 p.m. |