MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OTTAWA, Wednesday, November 23, 2022 (32) [English] The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day at p.m., in room B45, Senate of Canada Building, the chair, the Honourable Ratna Omidvar, presiding. Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Bovey, Cordy, Dasko, Deacon (Ontario), Kutcher, Martin, McPhedran, Moodie, Omidvar and Petitclerc (10). Participating in the meeting: Laura Blackmore, Analyst, Library of Parliament. Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, November 3, 2022, the committee began its consideration of Bill S-246,

An Act respecting Lebanese Heritage Month. WITNESSES: The Honourable Senator Jane Cordy, sponsor of the bill; Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West. As an individual: Wadih Fares, Honourary Consul of Lebanon in Halifax (by videoconference). The Honourable Senator Jane Cordy, Lena Metlege Diab and Wadih Fares each made a statement and answered questions. At 4:53 p.m., the committee suspended. At 4:54 p.m., the committee resumed. It was agreed that the committee proceed to clause-by-clause consideration of Bill S-246. It was agreed that the title stand postponed. It was agreed that clause carry.

It was agreed that clause carry. It was agreed that the title carry It was agreed that the bill carry. It was agreed that the chair report Bill S-246, without amendment, to the Senate. At 4:56 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair. ATTEST: Emily Barrette Clerk of the Committee