MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OTTAWA, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 (48) [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 deputy chair, the Honourable Stan Kutcher, presiding. Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Ataullahjan, Batters, Busson, Gerba, Kutcher, MacDonald, Mégie, Ringuette, Wells (Newfoundland and Labrador) and Woo (10).

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: Jonathan Malloy, Professor, Department of Political Science, Carleton University. Jonathan Malloy made a statement and answered questions. At 10:34 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair. ATTEST: Maxime Fortin Clerk of the Committee