FEWO Committee Report

Tuesday, May 17, 2005
(Meeting No. 32)

The Standing Committee on the Status of Women met at 3:33 p.m. this day, in Room 209 West Block, the Vice-chair, Nina Grewal, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: France Bonsant, Paule Brunelle, Jean Crowder, Nina Grewal, Helena Guergis, Susan Kadis, Anita Neville, Russ Powers, Joy Smith and Hon. Paddy Torsney.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Julie Cool, Analyst; Lydia Scratch, Analyst.

Witnesses: As an Individual: Beth Bilson, Former Chair, Pay Equity Task Force.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the Committee on May 10, 2005, the Committee commenced its study of Pay Equity.

The witness made a statement and answered questions.

At 4:52 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 4:58 p.m., the sitting resumed in camera.

The Committee commenced consideration of a draft report, the Chair, Anita Neville, presiding.

It was agreed, — That the draft report be adopted in principle as the Third Report of the Committee, subject to the Chair’s consultations with the Members concerning changes and translation.

It was agreed, — That after consultations and with agreement of the Members the Chair present the Third Report to the House.

It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee request that the Government table a comprehensive response to the report.

At 5:23 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Richard Rumas
Clerk of the Committee