MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OTTAWA, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 (49) [English] The Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament met this day at 9:35 a.m., in room B30, Senate of Canada Building, the deputy chair, the Honourable Denise Batters, presiding. Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Ataullahjan, Audette, Batters, Black, Busson, Gerba, MacDonald, Mégie, Saint-Germain, Wells (Newfoundland and Labrador), Woo and Yussuff (12).

Participating in the meeting: Laura Carter and François Delisle, analysts, Library of Parliament; Chantal Lalonde, Procedural Clerk, Chamber Operations and Procedure Office. Pursuant to rule 12 -7(2)(a), the committee continued its consideration of possible amendments to the Rules. (Topic: Role of non-affiliated senators) WITNESS: As an individual: The Honourable James S. Cowan, K.C., former senator. The Honourable James S. Cowan made a statement and answered questions. At 10:45 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair. ATTEST: Maxime Fortin Clerk of the Committee