HESA Committee Meeting
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Minutes of Proceedings
Thomas L. Perry, Janet Yale, Linda Silas and Doug Coyle made statements and, with Anil Naidoo, answered questions.
By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — That, notwithstanding the Committee routine motion on the distribution of documents, adopted on Monday, February 3, 2016, the Clerk be authorized to distribute reference documents in English only.
Colin Carrie moved, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(1), the Committee call upon the Minister of Health to immediately appear as a witness to discuss the opioid summit and the next steps in dealing with this serious crisis.
John Oliver moved, — That the debate be now adjourned.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to, by a show of hands: YEAS: 6; NAYS: 2.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to, by a show of hands: YEAS: 9; NAYS: 0.
At 10:36 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.