MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OTTAWA, Tuesday, November 7, 2023 (31) [English] The Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament met this day at 9:35 a.m., in room B30, Senate of Canada Building, the chair, the Honourable Diane Bellemare, presiding. Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Ataullahjan, Batters, Bellemare, Busson, Cordy, Greene, Kutcher, MacDonald, Mégie, Oh, Omidvar, Ringuette, Saint-Germain and Yussuff (14). Participating in the meeting: François Delisle and Erin Virgint, analysts, Library of Parliament.

Pursuant to rule 12-7(2)(a), the committee continued its consideration of possible amendments to the Rules. (Topic: Committee structure and mandates) WITNESS: Senate of Canada: Shaila Anwar, Clerk Assistant, Committees Directorate. Shaila Anwar made a statement and answered questions. 1At 11:17 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair. ATTEST: Maxime Fortin Acting Clerk of the Committee