MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OTTAWA, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 (39) [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 Diane Bellemare, presiding. Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Ataullahjan, Batters, Bellemare, Black, Busson, Cordy, Greene, MacDonald, Mégie, Omidvar, Ringuette, Saint-Germain, Wells, Woo and Yussuff (15). Participating in the meeting: François Delisle and Erin Virgint, analysts, Library of Parliament.

Pursuant to rule 12-7(2)(c), the committee continued its consideration of the orders and practices of the Senate and the privileges of Parliament. (Topic: Committee meeting schedule) At 9:54 a.m., pursuant to rule 12-7(2)(a), the committee continued its consideration of possible amendments to the Rules. (Topic: Committee structure and mandates) At 11:32 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair. ATTEST: Adam Thompson Clerk of the Committee