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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 30
Tuesday, February 18, 2003
The Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources met at 3:26 p.m. this day, in Nanaimo, British Columbia, at the Beban Park Recreation Centre, Beban Lounge, the Chair, Raymond Bonin, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Gérard Binet, Raymond Bonin, David Chatters, Charles Hubbard, Pat Martin, Maurice Vellacott.
Acting Member present: Reed Elley for Brian Pallister.
Other Member present: Rick Laliberté.
In attendance: From the Committees Branch: Bibiane Ouellette.
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Mary Hurley, Analyst.
Witnesses: As Individuals: Deborah Baker, Member of the Squamish Nation; Velma Baker, Member of the Squamish Nation; Wendy Lockhart Lundberg, Native Women CARE: Communication, Accountability, Responsiblity, Respect, Equality. As an individual: John Mayba. From the Cheam Indian Band: Denise McDonald, Researcher; Amelia Victor, Elder and Councillor. From the Hupacasath First Nations: Chief Judith Sayers, Chief Councillor. From the Musqueam Indian Band: Chief Ernest Campbell. As an individual: Cliff Turner. From the Qualicum First Nation: Kim Recalma-Clutesi, Chief Councillor; Trish Cassidy. From the Tlowitsis First Nation: Chief John M. Smith; Ken Smith, Analyst; Thomas Smith, Councillor.
Pursuant to its Order of Reference of Monday, October 7, 2002, the Committee
resumed consideration of Bill C-7, An Act respecting leadership selection,
administration and accountability of Indian bands, and to make related
amendments to other Acts (See Minutes of Proceedings, Monday, January 27,
2003, Meeting No. 14).
The witnesses made statements and answered questions.
At 6:38 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Elizabeth B. Kingston
Clerk of the Committee