MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1997
(Meeting No. 31)
The Evidence for this meeting is not available because it was held in camera.
(Meeting No. 31)
The Evidence for this meeting is not available because it was held in camera.
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The Standing Committee on Human Rights and the Status of Persons with Disabilities met in camera at 11:06 o'clock a.m. this day, in Room 371, West Block, the Chair, Sheila Finestone, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Warren Allmand, Sarkis Assadourian, Jean Augustine, Maurice Bernier, Sheila Finestone and Andy Scott.
Acting Member present: Morris Bodnar for Russell MacLellan.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Susan Alter, Nancy Holmes and Bill Young, Research Officers; Valerie Steeves, Consultant.
In accordance with its mandate under Standing Order 108(3), a study of new technologies and Privacy Rights (See Minutes of Proceedings dated Tuesday, June 13, 1996, Issue No. 2).
The Committee proceeded to the consideration of future business of the Committee.
On motion of Andy Scott, it was agreed,--That, notwithstanding its decision of Thursday, November 28, 1996, as part of its study of Privacy Rights and New Technologies, the Standing Committee on Human Rights and the Status of Persons with Disabilities seek the permission of the House for six Members to travel to Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal and Fredericton, during the week of March 10-14, 1997, for the purpose of holding televised hearings, and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee.
It was agreed,--That the contract with Jean-Yves Durocher be amended to permit an additional $930 in travel expenses, as required.
At 12:29 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1997
(Meeting No. 32)
The Evidence for this meeting is not available because it was held in camera.
(Meeting No. 32)
The Evidence for this meeting is not available because it was held in camera.
The Standing Committee on Human Rights and the Status of Persons with Disabilities met in camera at 12:15 o'clock p.m. this day, in Room 371, West Block, the Chair, Sheila Finestone, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Jean Augustine, Maurice Bernier, Sheila Finestone, John Godfrey, Sharon Hayes, Russell MacLellan and Andy Scott.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Susan Alter, Nancy Holmes and Bill Young, Research Officers. Valerie Steeves and Jean-Yves Durocher, Consultants.
In accordance with its mandate under Standing Order 108(3), a study of new technologies and Privacy Rights (See Minutes of Proceedings dated Tuesday, June 13, 1996, Issue No. 2).
The Committee proceeded to the consideration of future business.
At 1:12 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 1997
(Meeting No. 33)
(Meeting No. 33)
The Standing Committee on Human Rights and the Status of Persons with Disabilities met at 9:19 o'clock a.m. this day, in a televised session, in Room 253-D, Centre Block, the Chairman, Sheila Finestone, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Sarkis Assadourian, Jean Augustine, Maurice Bernier, Sheila Finestone, John Godfrey, Sharon Hayes, Russell MacLellan and Andy Scott.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Susan Alter, Nancy Holmes and Bill Young, Research Officers; Valerie Steeves and Jean-Yves Durocher, Consultants.
Witnesses:
As Facilitators: From Progesta Communications Inc.: Pierrôt Péladeau. From the Immigration and Refugee Board: Larry Kearley. From Black and White Communications Inc.: Kate White. From University of Ottawa: Geoffrey Gurd, Department of Communications. From Queen's University-Department of Sociology: David Lyon.
As Participants: From the Treasury Board of Canada: Mary Ann Stevens, Senior Policy Officer. From the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario: Dr. Judith Allanson, Division of Genetics. From the Canadian Union of Postal Workers: Evert Hoogers, National Union Representative. From the Royal Canadian Mounted Police: André Thouin, Privacy Coordinator. From SHL Systemhouse Inc.: Rick Charland, Vice-President, Emerging Markets Canada. As individual: Murray Long, Technology Consultant. From the Canadian National Institute for the Blind: Deb Finn. From the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada: Brian Foran, Senior Policy Advisor; Eugene Oscapella; Ann Goldsmith. From the Consumers' Association of Canada: Marnie McCall. As individual: Ken Rubin. From Sysnovators Limited: Peter Brandon. From Price Waterhouse: David McKendry, National Director, Consumer Affairs Reporting. From Canada Post Corporation: Antoinette Deguida, Privacy Protection Officer; John Deven, General Counsel. From the Royal Ottawa Health Care Group - Rehabilitation Centre: Cathy Kerr. From the Canadian Teachers' Federation: Marita Moll, Head of Research and Technology. From Saint Paul University (Centre for Techno-Ethics): Professor Greg Walters. From the University of Ottawa (Department of Criminologie): Professor Ronald Crelinsten; Dr. Ozkut. From Carleton University (Computer Services): David Sutherland. From Industry Canada: Stephanie Perrin, Special Policy Advisor, Long Range Planning and Analysis.
From the Department of Justice: Fred Bobiasz, Criminal Law Section; Michael Zigayer. From the National Federation of Nurses' Union: Kathleen Connors, President. From the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (University of Ottawa): Perez Nyamwanga, Research Associate. From the Canadian Union of Public Employees: Richard Balnis. From Domus Software: Dan Morrison, Director of IT Security Services. From the University of Ottawa: Genie Lyon, Student; Andrea Chia, Student. From the Bank of Canada: Colleen Leighton, Corporate Security and Chief Executive and Legal Services. From Social Sciences Employees Association: Ian Mackenzie. From the University of Ottawa: Ronald Crelinsten, Department of Criminology. From Media Awareness Network: Jan D'Arcy From the National Anti-Poverty Organization: Mike Farrell. From the Ottawa Pubic Library: Brian Clement. From the Canadian Labour Congress: David Onyalo. From the University of Ottawa: Karen L. Rudner. From the Canadian AIDS Society: Rodney Kort. From the Assembly of First Nations: Alexandra Mackenzie. From Civil Liberties of Ottawa: Liz Rheume. From the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute: R. Hughes Benzie. From McGill University: Miyo Jean Yamashita.
In accordance with its mandate under Standing Order 108(3), a study of new technologies and Privacy Rights (See Minutes of Proceedings dated Tuesday, June 13, 1996, Issue No. 2).
The meeting was suspended at 9:40 o'clock a.m.
The meeting resumed at 11:04 o'clock a.m. in a townhall format.
The meeting was suspended at 12:40 o'clock p.m..
The meeting resumed in camera at 12:50 o'clock p.m.
At 1:37 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1997
(Meeting No. 34)
(Meeting No. 34)
The Standing Committee on Human Rights and the Status of Persons with Disabilities met at 9:05 o'clock a.m. this day, in VANCOUVER, B.C., the Chairman, Sheila Finestone, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Sarkis Assadourian, Jean Augustine, Maurice Bernier, Sheila Finestone and Sharon Hayes.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Nancy Holmes, Research Officer; Valerie Steeves and Jean-Yves Durocher, Consultants.
Witnesses:
As Facilitators: From the University of Victoria: Collin Bennett, Department of Political Science. From the Office of the Privacy Commissioner: Lorraine Dixon, Executive Director. From the University of British Columbia: Richard Rosenberg, Department of Computer Science. From the B.C. Freedom of Information and Privacy Association: Darrell Evans.
As Participants: From the AIDS Foundation of Canada Inc.: Nathan Ganapathi, President. From The Province: Joey Thompson. From the Information and Privacy Commissioner of B.C.: Celia Francis. From the British Columbia Public Interest Advocacy Centre: Tim Timberg. From the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Privacy Association: Els Mol, President. From the Community Legal Assistance Society: Frances Kelley. From the Canadian Bankers' Association: Margaret Eckenfelder, Regional Director. From the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia: Steve Heather, Manager, Information and Privacy. From the Workers Compensation Board: Heather McDonald, Coordinator, FOI & Protection of Privacy. From the British Columbia Information Services: Chris Norman, Director. From the B.C. Civil Liberties Association: John Westwood. From the B.C. Federation of Labour: John Weir, Director of Health and Safety; Dennis Blatchford, Director of Community and Social Affairs. From the Law Society of B.C.: Kuan Foo. From the Vancouver Sun: William Boei. From Technology Industries Association: David Hughes. From Argenta Systems: Don Specht. From B.C. Tel: Vern Lillies, Corporate Security Director. From Simon Fraser University: Ian Wojtowicz, Student. From B.C. Transit: Chris Harris, Director. From the B.C. Association for Community Living: Joe Dickey. From the University of British Columbia: Barb Arneil, Department of Political Science; Patricia Baird, Department of Medicine Genetics. From the Yukon Human Rights Commission: Richard D'Aeth, Commissioner. From the British Columbia Children's Hospital: J.M. Friedman, President, Canadian College of Medical Geneticists. From the Parent Finders of Canada: Jim Kelly. From the Information and Technology Access Office: Eric Partridge, Corporate Strategies and Information. From the British Columbia Human Rights Commission: Mary-Woo Sims, Chief Commissioner. From EGALE - Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere: Lawrence Aronovitch. From the B.C. Nurses' Union: Leslie Burke; Frank Gillespie. From the Vancouver Police Department: Bob Rich, Sergeant. From the Canadian Press: Stephen Ward, Chief of Bureau. As individual: Michael Markwick, Communications Consultant; Rob Botterell; Roz Currie; Joan Vanstone. From the B.C. Human Rights Coalition: Peter Beaudin. From B.C. People with Disabilities: Tom McAulay; Mary Williams. From the B.C. Health Association: Darren Kopetsky. From the B.C. Civil Liberties Association: Kay Stockholder. From the Telecommunications Workers Union: June Lewis.
In accordance with its mandate under Standing Order 108(3), a study of new technologies and Privacy Rights (See Minutes of Proceedings dated Tuesday, June 13, 1996, Issue No. 2).
The meeting was suspended at 9:33 o'clock a.m.
The meeting resumed in a townhall format at 11:07 o'clock a.m.
At 12:34 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 1997
(Meeting No. 35)
(Meeting No. 35)
The Standing Committee on Human Rights and the Status of Persons with Disabilities met at 9:24 o'clock a.m. this day, at THE COAST PLAZA HOTEL, in CALGARY, the Chairman, Sheila Finestone, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Sarkis Assadourian, Jean Augustine, Maurice Bernier, Sheila Finestone, John Godfrey, Sharon Hayes and Andy Scott.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Nancy Holmes, Research Officer; Valerie Steeves and Jean-Yves Durocher, Consultants.
Witnesses:
As Facilitators: From the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner: Frank Work, Director. From Alberta Community Development: Joseph Forsyth, FOIP Director. From Adsum Consulting: Charles Hitchfeld.
As Participants: From the Office of the Information & Privacy Commissionner: John Ennis, Portfolio Officer; Robert Clark. As individual: Colin Laughlan. From the University of Calgary: Gregor Wolbring, Department of Medical Biochemistry. From the Consumer's Association of Canada - Alberta: Wendy Armstrong. From the University of Calgary: Professor Edna Einsiedel, Communications Studies Program. From the Health Law Institute: Tim Caulfield, Research Director. From the Canadian Council of Rehabilitation and Work: Carl Schuler, Executive Director. From Public Works - Alberta: Sue Kessler, Director, Information Management and Privacy Branch. From the Health Sciences Association of Alberta: Elizabeth Ballermann, President; John Vanderkaay, Director, Labour Relations. From the Alberta Civil Liberties Association: Rick Bennett, President; Brian Edy. From the Council of Canadians With Disabilities: Diana Brent. From Telus Communications: Anne Coles, Regulatory Analyst, Regulatory Affairs. From Stentor Resource Centre Inc.: Bill Fisher, Manager - Smart Card Project. From the Calgary Herald: Catherine Ford. From the Government of Manitoba: Gail Perry, Office of the Ombudsman. From the Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties: Valerie Price. From the City of Calgary: Murray Stooke, Police Department; Cal Johnston, Police Department; Peter Copple. From the Alberta Committee of Citizens with Disabilities: Robyn Joffe. From the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists: Peter Bridge. As individual: Glennis Lewis, Barrister and Solicitor.
In accordance with its mandate under Standing Order 108(3), a study of new technologies and Privacy Rights (See Minutes of Proceedings dated Tuesday, June 13, 1997, Issue No. 2).
The meeting was suspended at 9:48 o'clock a.m.
The meeting resumed in a townhall format at 11:12 o'clock a.m.
At 12:38 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 1997
(Meeting No. 36)
(Meeting No. 36)
The Standing Committee on Human Rights and the Status of Persons with Disabilities met at 9:17 o'clock a.m. this day, at THE RADISSON PLAZA HOTEL ADMIRAL, in TORONTO, the Chairman, Sheila Finestone, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Sarkis Assadourian, Jean Augustine, Maurice Bernier, Sheila Finestone, John Godfrey and Andy Scott.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Nancy Holmes and Bill Young, Research Officers; Jean-Yves Durocher and Valerie Steeves, Consultants.
Witnesses:
As Facilitators: From the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner: Ann Cavoukian, Assistant Commissionner. From the University of Toronto: Liz Hoffman. As individual: Frank White. From the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto: Rita Reynolds.
As Participants: From the Ontario Human Rights Commission: Selwyn McSween. From the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce: Norman Howey, Director. From the Alzheimer's Society: Linda Leduc. From the Hamilton-Wentworth Regional Police: Tim Fletcher. From the Ontario Provincial Police Association: Jimm Drennan. From the Hospital for Sick Children: Joe Clarke, Department of Genetics. From Human Rights & Employment Equity Consultants: Bart Sackrule. From IBM Canada: Wayne Scott, Government Programs. From OMERS: Claude Vaillancourt, Vice-President. From the Huntington Society of Canada: Mary Shea. From the Globe & Mail: Jack Kapica. From the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association: Charles Black. From Life Underwriters Association of Canada: Edward Rothberg, Assistant General Counsel. From the Advocacy Resource Centre for the Handicapped: Patty Bregman, Executive Director. From the Ministry of Natural Resources: John Boufford. From North York General Hospital: Dr. Anne Summers, Genetics Programne. As individuals: Elliot Goldstein, Barristor and Sollicitor; Tim Falconer; Mairi S. MacDonald. From Advanced Card Technology: Catherine A. Johnston, President. From Rogers Cablesystems Limited: Pamela Dinsmore, Director, Regulatory Affairs. From the Canadian Association for Community Living: Connie Laurin-Bowie. From the Ontario Teachers' Federation: Wendy Matthews, President. From the Canadian Bankers Association: David McInnes, Director of Government Relations. From Reid, McNaughton, Barristers and Solicitors: Rob McKeown. From Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Cathleen Morrison, President. From the Canadian Civil Liberties Association: Ken Swan. From the Royal Bank: Christina Walpert, Manager, Human Resources. From the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario: Tom Wright. From the Roeher Institute: Miriam Ticoll. From Corporate Access and Privacy Office, Municipality of Toronto: Sarah Funston-Mills. From University of Toronto: Calvin Gotlieb, Professor Emeritus, Department of Computer Science. From the Ontario Nurses Association: David Nicholson. From the Ethnocultural Council: James Kafieh.
In accordance with its mandate under Standing Order 108(3), a study of new technologies and Privacy Rights (See Minutes of Proceedings dated Tuesday, June 13, 1996, Issue No. 2).
The meeting was suspended at 9:40 o'clock a.m.
The meeting resumed in a townhall format at 11:04 o'clock a.m.
At 12:35 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 1997
(Meeting No. 37)
(Meeting No. 37)
The Standing Committee on Human Rights and the Status of Persons with Disabilities met at 9:16 o'clock a.m. this day, in Room BALLROOM B & C, in FREDERICTON, the Chairman, Sheila Finestone, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Jean Augustine, Maurice Bernier, Sheila Finestone, John Godfrey and Andy Scott.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Nancy Holmes and Bill Young, Research Officers; Valerie Steeves and Jean-Yves Durocher, Consultants.
Witnesses:
As Facilitators: From St. Thomas University: Ron Byrne, Atlantic Human Rights Centre. From the University of New Brunswick: David Townsend, Faculty of Law.
As Participants: From AIDS New Brunswick: Elaine Sussey. From the Government of N.B.: Ellen King, Ombudsman; Darce Fardy, Review Officer of Nova Scotia; Claire Pitre, Office of the Ombudsman; Glenys McLaughlin, Corporate Information Management Services; Connie Taylor; Judy E. Ross. From the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission: Dr. Constantine Passaris; Janet Cullinan; Francis Young; Karen Taylor. From the Premier's Council for the Disabled: Randy Dickinson. From the ``Association des enseignantes et des enseignants francophones du Nouveau-Brunswick'': Ronald LeBreton, General Director. From St. Thomas University: Professor Andrea Bear Nicholas, Chair. From the University of New Brunswick: Liz Burge; Kirby Keyser, Computing Services; Professor Mike MacDonald, Faculty of Computer Science; Rorey McGreal, Department of Advanced Education. From the Department of Veteran Affairs Canada: Donna Cawley, Coordinator - ATIP. From the N.B. Information Highway Secretariat: Bill Hall. As individuals: Don McNaughton; Camilla MacDougall; Kelly Janssens. From the Newfoundland/Labrador Human Rights Association: Gerry Vink. From the New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council: Sandra Splude, President. From the Atlantic Association of Chiefs of Police: Les Chipperfield, Deputy Chief. From Youth Connexions Jeunesse: Ivan Corbett. From the New-Brunswick Medical Society: David Balmain. From the Prince Edward Island Council of the Disabled: Jessie Campbell, President. From CUPE: Adrian Charette. From the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission: Mary MacLennan. From the Department of Education: Rebecca Moore. From the New-Brunswick Federation of Labour: Tom Steep. From the Canadian Union of Postal Workers: Herb Moore; Bob Curran; John Porter. From the University of New Brunswick: John McEvoy. From the A.C.O.A.: Claudia Gaudet. From the New Brunswick Medical Society: Janet Maston. From St. Thomas University: Sheila LaidLaw, Third Age Centre; Josephine Lyman. From CUPE 865: Terry Mullen. From UNB Librairies: Elizabeth Hamilton.
In accordance with its mandate under Standing Order 108(3), a study of new technologies and Privacy Rights (See Minutes of Proceedings dated Tuesday, June 13, 1996, Issue No. 2).
The meeting was suspended at 9:37 o'clock a.m.
The meeting resumed in a townhall format at 11:12 o'clock a.m.
At 12:37 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1997
(Meeting No. 38)
(Meeting No. 38)
The Standing Committee on Human Rights and the Status of Persons with Disabilities met at 9:17 o'clock a.m. this day, in MONTREAL, Chairman, Sheila Finestone, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Sarkis Assadourian, Jean Augustine, Maurice Bernier, Sheila Finestone, John Godfrey and Andy Scott.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Bill Young, Research Officer; Valerie Steeves and Jean-Yves Durocher, Consultants.
Witnesses:
As Facilitators: From Progesta Communications Inc.: Pierrôt Péladeau. From McGill University: Marie-Claude Premont, Faculty of Law. From the ``Fédération nationale des associations de consommateurs du Québec'': Marie Vallée.
As Participants: From Osmose Pentox Inc.: Alex Gabanski. From McGill University: Abby Lippman. From Access to Information Commission: Paul-André Comeau, Chair. From the ``Association coopérative d'économie familiale du centre de Montréal'': Jacques Santamant. From the ``Chambre de commerce du Québec'': Michel Audet, Chair. From McGill University: Sunny Handa, Centre for Medicine, Ethics and Law. From the ``Collège de Chicoutimi'': Marcel Melançon. From the National Computer Security Association: Michel Kabay, Director of Education. From the Quebec Human Rights Commission: Daniel Carpentier. From Ste. Justine Hospital: Louis Dallaire, Department of Pediatrics. From ``Régie de l'assurance-maladie du Québec'': Jean-Paul Fortin. From Chait, Amyot, Lawyers: David Masse. From the ``Fédération des travailleurs du Québec'': Emile Vallée. As individuals: Antoine Soucsse; Isen Lewis.
In accordance with its mandate under Standing Order 108(3), a study of new technologies and Privacy Rights (See Minutes of Proceedings dated Tuesday, June 13, 1996, Issue No. 2).
The meeting was suspended at 9:42 o'clock a.m.
The meeting resumed in a townhall format at 11:15 o'clock a.m.
At 1:25 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997
(Meeting No. 39)
(Meeting No. 39)
The Standing Committee on Human Rights and the Status of Persons with Disabilities met at 11:15 o'clock a.m. this day, in Room 269, West Block, the Chairman, Sheila Finestone, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Sarkis Assadourian, Jean Augustine, Maurice Bernier, Sheila Finestone, John Godfrey, Russell MacLellan, Andy Scott and Georgette Sheridan.
Acting Member present: Myron Thompson for Sharon Hayes.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Nancy Holmes and Bill Young, Research Officers.
Witnesses: From the Department of Human Resources Development Canada: Norine Smith, Assistant Deputy Minister, Insurance; Ron Stewart, Director General, Investigation and Control, Insurance; David McNaughton, Assistant Deputy Minister, Systems.
In accordance with its mandate under Standing Order 108(3), a study of new technologies and Privacy Rights (See Minutes of Proceedings dated June 13, 1996, Issue No. 2).
Norine Smith made a statement and, with David McNaughton and Ron Stewart, answered questions.
At 12:58 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1997
(Meeting No. 40)
(Meeting No. 40)
The Standing Committee on Human Rights and the Status of Persons with Disabilities met at 3:59 o'clock p.m. this day, in Room 253-D, Centre Block, the Chairman, Sheila Finestone, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Jean Augustine, Maurice Bernier, Sheila Finestone, John Godfrey and Georgette Sheridan.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Nancy Holmes and Bill Young, Research Officers.
Witnesses: Lynda Nancoo, 1994 Recipient, Centennial Flame Award; Laurie Bellefontaine, 1995 Recipient, Centennial Flame Award.
In accordance with its mandate under Standing Order 108(3), the Presentation of the Centennial Flame Research Award Reports.
Lynda Nancoo and Laurie Bellefontaine made statements.
At 4:35 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1997
(Meeting No. 41)
(Meeting No. 41)
The Standing Committee on Human Rights and the Status of Persons with Disabilities met, in camera at 11:23 o'clock a.m. this day, in Room 209, West Block, the Chairman, Sheila Finestone, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Jean Augustine, Maurice Bernier, Sheila Finestone, John Godfrey, Russell MacLellan and Georgette Sheridan.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Susan Alter, Nancy Holmes and Bill Young, Research Officers, Valerie Steeves, Consultant.
In accordance with its mandate under Standing Order 108(3), a study of new technologies and Privacy Rights (See Minutes of Proceedings dated Tuesday, June 13, 1996, Issue No. 2).
It was agreed,--That the Committee reimburse Laurie Bellefontaine for the production costs of the 1995 Centennial Flame Research Report.
It was agreed,--That the Committee engage Valerie Steeves to assist the research staff in the preparation of the report on Privacy Rights and New Technologies during April 1997 at a rate of $400/day, the total amount of the contract not to exceed $9,000.
At 12:14 o'clock p.m., Maurice Bernier took the Chair.
At 12:15 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Wayne Cole
Clerk of the Committee