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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
(Meeting No.55)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1998
The Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development met at 3:36 o’clock p.m., this day, in Room 237-C, Centre Block, the Chair, Charles Caccia, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Sarkis Assadourian, Bernard Bigras, Charles Caccia, Aileen Carroll, Rick Casson, Yvon Charbonneau, John Herron, Joe Jordan, Gar Knutson, Karen Kraft Sloan, Rick Laliberté, David Pratt.
Acting Members present: Ovid Jackson for Roger Gallaway.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Monique Hébert, Christine Labelle, Research Officers.
Witnesses: From Health Canada: Rod Raphael, Acting Director General, Environmental Health Directorate, Health Protection Branch; Dr. Andy Gilman, Acting Director, Bureau of Chemical Hazards; Dr. Vic Armstrong, Chief, Environmental Substances Division, Bureau of Chemical Hazards; Wendy Sexsmith, Director, Alternative Strategies and Regulatory Affairs Division, Pest Management Regulatory Agency. From Environment Canada: Glenn Allard, Director General, Special Projects; Duncan Cameron, Legal Counsel.
The Chair called Clause 1.
The Committee resumed consideration of Bill C-32, An Act respecting pollution prevention and the protection of the environment and human health in order to contribute to sustainable development. (See Minutes of Proceedings, dated Wednesday, May 14, 1998, Meeting No. 53)
Rod Raphael made an opening statement and, with the other witnesses, answered questions.
At 5:33 o’clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Stephen Knowles
Clerk of the Committee