MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OTTAWA, Thursday, February 15, 2024 (86) [English] The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day at 11:30 a.m., in room B45, Senate of Canada Building, the chair, the Honourable Ratna Omidvar, presiding. Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Burey, Cordy, Cormier, Dasko, McPhedran, Mégie, Moncion, Omidvar and Osler (9). Participating in the meeting : Mayra Perez -Leclerc and Diana Ambrozas, analysts, Library of Parliament. Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, June 1, 2023, the committee continued its study of Bill S-252,

An Act respecting Jury Duty Appreciation Week. WITNESSES: Criminal Lawyers' Association: Jolene Hansell, Director, Ottawa Region. As individuals: Dan Cozine; Patrick Fleming (by videoconference); Patrick Baillie, Psychologist (by videoconference). Dan Cozine and Patrick Fleming each made a statement and answered questions. At 12:29 p.m., the committee suspended. At 12:36 p.m., the committee resumed. Patrick Baillie and Jolene Hansell each made a statement and answered questions. At 1:28 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair. ATTEST: Emily Barrette Clerk of the Committee