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Minutes of Proceedings

Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs (PROC)

42nd Parliament, 1st Session

Meeting No. 36

Thursday, October 27, 2016, 11:09 a.m. to 1:04 p.m.

Room 112-N, Centre Block

In Camera

Presiding

Hon. Larry Bagnell, Chair (Liberal)

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Members of the Committee present

Liberal

Conservative

NDP

David Christopherson

In attendance

Library of Parliament

• Andre Barnes, Analyst

Chief Electoral Officer’s report entitled "An Electoral Framework for the 21st Century: Recommendations from the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada Following the 42nd General Election"

Witnesses

Elections Canada

• Mariann Canning, Assistant Director, Elector Services and External Relations

• Trevor Knight, Senior Counsel

• Anne Lawson, General Counsel and Senior Director

• Susan Torosian, Senior Director, Policy and Public Affairs Branch

• Duncan Toswell, Senior Director, Electoral Data Management and Readiness

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), the Committee resumed consideration of the report of the Chief Electoral Officer entitled "An Electoral Framework for the 21st Century: Recommendations from the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada Following the 42nd General Election", referred to the Committee on Tuesday, September 27, 2016.

It was agreed, — That on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, the Committee continue its study of the Chief Electoral Officer’s report entitled "An Electoral Framework for the 21st Century: Recommendations from the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada Following the 42nd General Election".

It was agreed, — That on Thursday, November 3, 2016, the Committee meet for one hour to continue its study of the Chief Electoral Officer’s report entitled "An Electoral Framework for the 21st Century: Recommendations from the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada Following the 42nd General Election"; and, that the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure meet at 12:00 p.m.

The witnesses answered questions.

It was agreed, — That Elections Canada consult with appropriate officials from the Canadian Armed Forces regarding certain recommendations contained in the Chief Electoral Officer’s report.

At 1:04 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Andrew Lauzon

Clerk of the Committee