MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OTTAWA, Tuesday, October 31, 2023 (30) [English] The Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament met this day at 9:33 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, Kutcher, MacDonald, Omidvar, Ringuette, Saint-Germain, Wells and Yussuff (12). 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) The committee considered a draft report. At 11:16 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair. ATTEST: Adam Thompson Clerk of the Committee