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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1995
(Meeting No. 6)

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The Sub-Committee on Human Rights of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade met at 3:38 o'clock p.m. this day, in Room 208, West Block, the Chair, Colleen Beaumier, presiding.

Members of the Sub-Committee present: Colleen Beaumier, John English and Lee Morrison.

Other Member present: Bill Graham.

In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Gerald Schmitz and James Lee, Research Officers.

Witnesses: From Canadian Human Rights Commission: Max Yalden, Chief Commissioner; Michelle Falardeau-Ramsay, Deputy Chief Commissioner. From International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development: Ed Broadbent, President; Gisèle Côté-Harper, Chair of the Board. From Elections Canada: Jean-Pierre Kingsley, Chief Electoral Officer; France Damianenko, Assistant Director, International Services. From Queen's University: Christine Elwell, Professor of Law; Executive Director, Canadian Council on International Law.

In accordance with its mandate under Standing Orders 108(1) and 108(2), the Sub-Committee resumed its examination of international rights. (See Minutes of Proceedings, dated Wednesday, October 25, 1995, Issue No. 1, Meeting No.1)

The witnesses made statements and participate in a round table discussion.

At 5:05 o'clock p.m., the Sub-Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Christine Fisher

Clerk of the Sub-Committee

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