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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 52
Thursday, November 29, 2001
The Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights met in a televised session at 9:44 a.m. this day, in Room 253-D, Centre Block, the Chair, Andy Scott, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Carole-Marie Allard, Irwin Cotler, Paul DeVillers, Brian Fitzpatrick, Ivan Grose, John Maloney, John McKay, Lynn Myers, Stephen Owen, Denis Paradis, Andy Scott, Kevin Sorenson, Vic Toews.
Acting Members present: Robert Lanctôt for Michel Bellehumeur; Howard Hilstrom for Chuck Cadman.
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Gérald Lafrenière, researcher.
Appearing: From the Department of Justice Canada: Anne McLellan, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.
Witnesses: From the Department of Justice Canada: Karen Markham, Counsel, Criminal Law Policy Section; Gary Webster, Chief Executive Office, Canadian Firearms Centre.
Pursuant to its Order of Reference of Monday, March 19, 2001, the Committee resumed consideration of Bill C-15 B.
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada made a statement and, with the witnesses, answered questions.
At 11:20 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Catherine Barrette / Marie Danielle Vachon
Clerks of the Committee