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Minutes

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 92

Wednesday, May 29, 2002

The Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights met in camera at 3:40 p.m. this day, in Room 705, La Promenade Building, the Vice-Chair, John McKay, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Bill Blaikie, Chuck Cadman, Derek Lee, John Maloney, John McKay, Lynn Myers, Kevin Sorenson, Vic Toews.

Acting Members present: Robert Lanctôt for Pierrette Venne.

Associate Members present: Bev Desjarlais.

In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Philip Rosen, senior analyst.

Witness: As Individual: The Honourable Justice K. Peter Richard, Commissioner, The Westray Mine Public Inquiry.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference of February 19, 2002, the Committee resumed consideration of the subject-matter of Bill C-284, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (offences by corporations, directors and officers).

The witness made a statement and answered questions.

The Chair of the Sub-Committee on National Security tabled the Sub-Committee’s First Report.

At 5:00 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Jean-François Pagé / Marie Danielle Vachon

Clerks of the Committee