| MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS |
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| Meeting No. 58 |
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| Thursday, February 22, 2007 |
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The Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities met at 3:40 p.m. this day, in Room 237-C, Centre Block. |
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Members of the Committee present: France Bonsant, Mike Lake, Yves Lessard, Michael Savage, Mario Silva and Lynne Yelich. |
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Acting Members present: Chris Charlton for Tony Martin and Hon. Geoff Regan for Ruby Dhalla. |
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Associate Members present: David Sweet. |
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In attendance: Library of Parliament: Kevin Kerr, Analyst. House of Commons: Christine Lafrance, Committee Clerk. |
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Witnesses: Old Age Benefits Forum: Balkar S. Bajwa, Principal. Federal Superannuates National Association: Bernard Dussault, Senior Research and Communications Officer. Association québécoise de défense des droits des personnes retraitées et préretraitées: Claude Major, Director General; Henri Salembier, National President. As an individual: Richard Shillington. |
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| Pursuant to the Order of Reference of Tuesday, January 30, 2007, the Committee resumed consideration of Bill C-36, An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan and the Old Age Security Act. |
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The Clerk informed the Committee of the unavoidable absence of the Chair. |
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On motion of Mike Lake, it was agreed, — That Michael Savage be elected acting Chair for this meeting. |
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Michael Savage took the Chair. |
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The witnesses made statements and answered questions. |
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At 5:05 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair. |
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Graeme Truelove
Committee Clerk
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| 2007/02/23 4:15 p.m. |