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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 148
Wednesday, June 9, 1999
The Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights met in camera at 3:40 p.m. this day, in Room 308, West Block, the Chair, John Maloney, presiding.
Member(s) of the Committee present: Jim Abbott, Chuck Cadman, Aileen Carroll, Paul DeVillers, Ivan Grose, Derek Lee, Peter MacKay, John Maloney, Richard Marceau, John McKay and Jacques Saada.
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Philip Rosen, Senior Analyst.
Witness: From the House of Commons: Diane Davidson, General Legal Counsel, Legal Services.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee commenced consideration of powers of committees.
The witness made an opening statement and answered questions.
At 4:40 p.m., the Committee proceeded to discuss its future business.
Richard Marceau moved, -- That the 48 hour notice period for motions be waived.
After debate, the question being put on the motion, it was negatived.
Richard Marceau gave notice of the following motion, -- That Ward Elcock from CSIS be invited to appear.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee commenced consideration of a letter to the Chair of the Committee from the Commissioner of the RCMP on the matter of the RCMP investigations regarding BRE-X Minerals Ltd dated June 4, 1999.
Jim Abbott moved, -- That the proceedings move in public.
After debate, the question being put on the motion, it was agreed to.
At 4:47 p.m., the sitting continued in public.
Jim Abbott moved, -- That Commissioner Murray of the RCMP be invited to appear with respect to the investigations regarding BRE-X Minerals Ltd.
At 5:20 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Roxanne Enman / Roger Préfontaine
Clerk(s) of the Committee