MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OTTAWA, Tuesday, October 18, 2022 (12) [English] The Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament met this day at a.m., in room B30, Senate of Canada Building, the chair, the Honourable Diane Bellemare, presiding. Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Batters, Bellemare, Black, Busson, Cordy, Deacon (Ontario), Dean, Gold, P.C., MacDonald, Marwah, Oh, Ringuette, Saint-Germain and Woo (14). Other senators present: The Honourable Senator Tannas (1). Participating in the meeting: Erin Virgint, Analyst, Library of Parliament.

Pursuant to rule 12-7(2)(a), the committee continued its consideration of possible amendments to the Rules. (Topic: Equity between parties and groups) WITNESS: Canadian Senators Group: The Honourable Senator Scott Tannas, Leader. The Honourable Senator Scott Tannas made a statement and answered questions. The committee discussed a draft agenda (future business). At 10:09 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair. ATTEST: Adam Thompson Clerk of the Committee