SECU Committee Meeting
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Minutes of Proceedings
Anne Kelly and Angela Connidis made statements and, with Larry Motiuk, answered questions.
At 10:32 a.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 10:34 a.m., the sitting resumed in camera.
It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee undertake a study on the ion mobility spectrometer (ion scan), an instrument used by Correctional Services Canada (CSC) to detect the presence of drugs in penitentiaries; that, in relation to this study, the Committee review the alarming rate of false positive results from ion mobility spectrometers with a view to finding more effective ways of preventing drugs from entering prisons, while encouraging the effective rehabilitation of prisoners; and that the Committee hold two meetings on this study and report its findings to the House.
At 10:43 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.