MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OTTAWA, Tuesday, February 14, 2023 (18) [English] The Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament met this day at 9:04 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, Busson, Cordy, Deacon (Ontario), Greene, MacDonald, Marwah, Omidvar, Ringuette, Saint-Germain, Wells and Woo (14). 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: Equity between parties and groups) The committee considered a draft report. The Honourable Senator Woo moved that the draft report be adopted. The question being put on the motion, it was adopted. Pursuant to rule 12-7(2)(a), the committee continued its consideration of possible amendments to the Rules. (Topic: Committee mandates) The committee discussed a draft agenda (future business). At 10:04 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair. ATTEST: Adam Thompson Clerk of the Committee