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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 20
Tuesday, November 26, 2002
The Special Committee on Non-Medical Use of Drugs met in camera at 9:15 a.m. this day, in Room 306, West Block, the Chair, Paddy Torsney, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Carole-Marie Allard, Hedy Fry, Mac Harb, Dominic LeBlanc, Derek Lee, Réal Ménard, Kevin Sorenson, Paddy Torsney and Randy White.
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Chantal Collin and Marilyn Pilon, research officers.
Witnesses: From Hill & Knowlton Canada: Heidi Bonnell, Vice-President Communications; Joy Jennissen, Vice-President.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the House of Commons on Monday, October 7, 2002, consideration of the factors underlying or relating to the non-medical use of drugs.
The witnesses made a presentation on a communications strategy for the release of the Committee’s report.
It was agreed, - That the Committee present its recommendations in two reports, an interim report to be presented on Monday, December 9, 2002, the final report on Thursday, December 12, 2002 and, that the Committee hold simultaneous press conferences in locations across Canada.
It was agreed, - That the Committee seek authorization of the House of Commons permitting the members of the Committee to travel to Vancouver, Halifax and Montreal to hold simultaneous press conferences on the release of its interim report on Monday, December 9 and that the necessary staff accompany the members.
It was agreed, on division, - That not withstanding the motion adopted at its meeting of Tuesday, November 19th, the Chair, in consultation with the two Vice-Chairs, be authorized to re-negotiate a contract with Hill & Knowlton Canada to implement a communications strategy for the Committee’s reports to a maximum of $15,000.
At 10:58 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Carol Chafe
Clerk of the Committee