The Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights met at 11:03 a.m. this day, in Room 306, La Promenade Building, the Chair, Dave MacKenzie, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Françoise Boivin, Charmaine Borg, Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, Robert Goguen, Pierre Jacob, Brian Jean, Dave MacKenzie, Brent Rathgeber, Kyle Seeback and Stephen Woodworth.
Acting Members present: Ruth Ellen Brosseau for Jack Harris and Francis Scarpaleggia for Hon. Irwin Cotler.
In attendance: Library of Parliament: Dominique Valiquet, Analyst.
Witnesses: Department of Justice: Catherine Kane, Director General and Senior General Counsel, Criminal Law Policy Section; Joanne Klineberg, Senior Counsel, Criminal Law Policy Section.
Joanne Klineberg made a statement and, with Catherine Kane, answered questions.
At 12:05 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Jean-François PagéClerk of the Committee