MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OTTAWA, Tuesday, October 29, 2024 (46) [English] The Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament met this day at 9:34 a.m., in room B30, Senate of Canada Building, the chair, the Honourable Michèle Audette, presiding. Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Ataullahjan, Audette, Batters, Black, Kutcher, MacDonald, Mégie, Osler, Ringuette, Saint-Germain, Wells (Newfoundland and Labrador) and Woo (12).

Participating in the meeting: Laura Carter and François Delisle, analysts, Library of Parliament; Chantal Lalonde, Procedural Clerk, Chamber Operations and Procedure Office. Pursuant to rule 12-7(2)(a), the committee continued its consideration of possible amendments to the Rules. (Topic: Role of non-affiliated senators) WITNESS (by videoconference): As an individual: John Eric Gardiner, Lord Gardiner of Kimble, House of Lords. Lord Gardiner made a statement and answered questions. At 10:43 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair. ATTEST: Maxime Fortin Clerk of the Committee