MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1997
(Meeting No. 103)
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The Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs met in camera at 11:25 o'clock a.m. this day, in Room 308, West Block, the Vice-Chair, Paddy Torsney, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Pierre de Savoye, Paul DeVillers, Nick Discepola, Gordon Kirkby, John Maloney, George S. Rideout, Paddy Torsney and Randy White.
Acting Member present: Russell MacLellan for Shaughnessy Cohen.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Philip Rosen, Senior Analyst and Gérald Lafrenière, Research Officer.
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5) and section 118 of the Firearms Act, S.C. 1995, c. 39, the consideration of the following Draft Regulations concerning:
Firearms Licences Regulations (SOR 96-458-01),
Non-Prohibited Ammunition Transfer Document Regulations (SOR 96-224-01),
Storage, Display, Transportation and Handling of Firearms by Individuals Regulations (SOR 96-216-02),
Storage, Display and Transportation of Firearms and Other Weapons by Businesses Regulations (SOR 96-564-01),
Authorizations to Transport Restricted Firearms and Prohibited Fireams Regulations (SOR 96-243-02),
Authorizations to Carry Restricted Firearms and Certain Handguns Regulations (SOR 96-242-02),
Authorization to Export or Import Firearms Regulations (Businesses) (SOR 96-560-01),
Conditions of Transferring Firearms and Other Weapons Regulations (SOR 96-566-01),
Firearms Records Regulations (SOR 96-584-01),
Aboriginal Peoples of Canada Adaptations Regulations (Firearms) (SOR 96-585-02),
Firearms Fees Regulations (SOR 96-268-02).
The Committee proceeded to the consideration of the Report of the Sub-Committee on Firearms Regulations.
On motion of Russell MacLellan, it was agreed, - That the Report of the Sub-Committee on Firearms Regulations be concurred in.
On motion of George S. Rideout, it was agreed, - That the Chair table the Report on Firearms Regulations as the Eighth Report of the Committee.
On motion of Gordon Kirkby, it was agreed, - That the Chair of the Sub-Committee on Firearms Regulations be authorized to make such grammatical and editorial changes to the Report as may be necessary without changing the substance of the Report.
On motion of Russell MacLellan, it was agreed, - That pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee request that the Government provide a comprehensive response to this Report.
The Chair presented the Tenth Report of the Sub-Committee on Agenda and Procedure following the meeting of Wednesday, February 19, 1997.
It was agreed, - That the following recommendations be adopted:
Government Legislation
1. On Bill C-55 (High risk offenders) and Bill C-254 (Val Meredith)
To proceed to the clause-by-clause consideration on Tuesday, March 4, 1997.
2. On Bill C-46 - An Act to amend the Criminal Code (production of records in sexual offence proceedings)
To commence public hearings during the week of March 3, 1997.
The Clerk will organize panels based on a new short and balanced list of witnesses.
Private Members Bills
3. On Bill C-353 (Internet Lotteries)
To invite Mr. Mills, M.P., to appear on this Bill.
4. Victims Bill of Rights
To consider the possibility of establishing a Sub-Committee.
5. Budget
To request from the Sub-Committee of the Budget of the Liaison Committee
(i) an amount of $16,000 for witness expenses and coffee.
(ii) an amount of $10,200 in order to extend the contract with Patricia Tremblay for the months of March, April and May 1997.
At 11:30 o'clock a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Clerk of the Committee
Miriam Burke
Co-Clerk of the Committee