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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 40
Wednesday, April 30, 2003
The Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights met at 9:06 a.m. this day, in Iqaluit, at the Frobisher Inn, in the Astro Hill Complex, the Chair, Hon. Andy Scott, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Garry Breitkreuz, Chuck Cadman, Marlene Jennings, Paul Harold Macklin, Richard Marceau, Hon. Andy Scott.
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Philip Rosen, senior analyst.
Witnesses: From the Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council: Maureen Doherty. From the Qikiqtani Inuit Association: Amanda Ford; Kanayuk Salomonie. As Individual: James T. Arreak; Allison Brewer; Anna Brewer, Virginia Larsson; Prof. Bryon Doherty; Chris Grosset.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee resumes its study on marriage and the legal recognition of same-sex unions.
At 9:06 a.m., Maureen Doherty, Amanda Ford and Kanayuk Salomonie made a statement and answered questions.
At 10:05 a.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 10:10 a.m., the sitting resumed.
James T. Arreak, Allison Brewer and Anna Brewer made a statement and answered questions.
At 11:04 a.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 11:11 a.m., the sitting resumed.
Virginia Larsson, Bryon Doherty and Chris Grosset made a statement and answered questions.
At 12:12 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 1:06 p.m., the sitting resumed.
The following individuals made a brief statement: Chris Wilson; Gail Girard; Mark O'Keefe; Jason Carpenter; Steve Wood; Steven Bill; Wayne Moore; May Aupaloota; Natsiapik Naqlinanig; Elisapi Davidee; Enoapik Sageatok; Sean Doherty; Sky Aurora Wah-Shee.
At 3:35 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Patrice Martin
Clerk of the Committee