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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 3

Wednesday, March 10, 2004

The Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources met in camera at 3:15 p.m. this day, in Room 701 La Promenade Building, the Chair, Guy St-Julien, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Larry Bagnell, Serge Cardin, Brenda Chamberlain, Stan Dromisky, John Duncan, André Harvey, Nancy Karetak-Lindell, Rick Laliberte, Yvan Loubier, Pat Martin, Guy St-Julien, Chuck Strahl, Andrew Telegdi and Maurice Vellacott.

Acting Members present: Stockwell Day for Chuck Strahl and Werner Schmidt for David Chatters.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Mary Hurley, Analyst.

Appearing: Hon. Andy Mitchell, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.

Witnesses: Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development : Gilberte Fleischmann, Director, Self-Government Negotiations. Regional District of Central Kelowna: Aaron Dinwoodie, Director, Westside Electoral Area; Len Novakowski, Director, Westside Electoral Area. City of Kelowna: Walt Gray, Mayor. As Individuals: Kat Maurmann; John Reddick, Member, Sunvillage Homeowners Association, Interim Advisory Council. Westbank First Nation: Robert Louie, Chief; Micha Menczer, Legal Counsel; Clarence Clough, Councillor; Mickey Werstvik, Councillor; Raf DeGuevara, Councillor; Tim Raybould, Self-Government Negotiator; Brenda McGregor, Senior Researcher; Larry Derrickson, Councillor.

The Committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to Committee business.

The Chair presented the First Report from the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure which read as follows:

First Report of the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources

Your Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure met on March 9, 2004 and has recommended the following:

Timetable of Committee hearings

Bill C-11, An Act to give effect to the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Agreement

Room 701, La Promenade

Wednesday, March 10, 2004

3:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

3:15 – 3:30 p.m.: Future Business (in camera)

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.: Minister of DIAND and Senior Officials

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.: Robert Louie and Micha Menczer, confirmed

5:30 – 6:00 p.m.: Aaron Dinwoodie (Ottawa), Director, Westbank Electoral Area

6:00 – 7:00 p.m.: Bill Hardy and lawyer (Videoconference from Kelowna, BC)

7:00 – 7:45 p.m.: Panel

Kat Maurmann - Kelowna

Walter Gray - Kelowna

Len Novakowski - Kelowna

7:45- 8:30 p.m.: Panel

Alex Louie -Kelowna

Tanis Fiss - Victoria

G. Gibson - Vancouver

Thursday, March 11, 2004

9:00 – 11:00 a.m.: Clause-by-clause consideration

It was agreed, — That the report of the Subcommittee be concurred in.

The Committee resumed consideration of the motion — That when First Nations legislation is before the Committee, the Committee membership may be expanded to include at least one ex-officio representative from First Nations who would sit on the Committee with voice but no vote.

It was moved — That the motion be amended by replacing the words “First Nations legislation” with the following:

“legislation related to Aboriginal peoples”

It was agreed, — That the debate be now adjourned.

It was moved — That the Committee hold hearings in Westbank, British Columbia, next week.

It was agreed, — That the debate be now adjourned.

At 5:17 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 5:22 p.m., the sitting resumed in public.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference of Thursday, February 12, 2004, the Committee commenced consideration of Bill C-11, An Act to give effect to the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Agreement.

The Chair called Clause 1.

The Minister made a statement and, with the other witness, answered questions.

At 6:14 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 6:28 p.m., the sitting resumed.

The witnesses made statements and answered questions.

At 8:31 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Elizabeth B. Kingston
Clerk of the Committee

2004/06/21 10:51 a.m.