MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OTTAWA, Tuesday, March 7, 2023 (19) [English] The Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament met this day at 9:31 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, Dean, Greene, Kutcher, MacDonald, Marwah, Ringuette, Wells and Woo (13). 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: Committee mandates) WITNESS: Senate of Canada: Shaila Anwar, Clerk Assistant, Committees Directorate. Shaila Anwar made a statement and answered questions. At 10:52 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair. ATTEST: Adam Thompson Clerk of the Committee