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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 5

Wednesday, February 23, 2000

The Sub-Committee on Children & Youth at Risk of the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities met at 3:55 p.m. this day, in Room 308, West Block, the Chair, John Godfrey, presiding.

Member(s) of the Sub-Committee present: Raymonde Folco, John Godfrey, Ovid Jackson, Eric Lowther.

Acting Member(s) present: Angela Vautour for Diane St-Jacques.

In attendance from the Library of Parliament: Sandra Harder, Research Officer.

The Sub-committee proceeded to discuss its future business.

It was agreed, - that the Sub-committee adopt in principle its workplan as follows:

  1. Update on the Canadian Policy Research Network's Synthesis Report - What is the Best Policy Mix for Canada's Children? and that Judith Maxwell be invited as a witness on Wednesday, March 15 at 3:30 p.m.. The CPRN's presentation may also include comments on the Budget in light of its proposals for an integration policy framework for children.
  2. That, after hearing the Budget Speech and receiving the update from the Canadian Policy Research Network (CPRN), the Sub-committee decide the sequence of undertaking a study of Early Childhood Development Services - What is the best Model? or a study of Work and Family - Best Practices on the Integration of Work and Family Responsibilities.

At 4:01 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Maija Adamsons

Clerk of the Sub-Committee