The Senate Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology (SOCI) met today to hear testimony on Bill S-5, An Act to amend the Tobacco Act and the Non-smokers’ Health Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.
Senate Committee Members Present:
- Kelvin Kenneth Ogilvie (Chair)
- Art Eggleton (Deputy Chair)
- Linda Frum
- Nancy J. Hartling
- Chantal Petitclerc
- Carolyn Stewart Olsen
- Judith Seidman
Witnesses were divided into two (2) panels which consisted of the following individuals:
Panel 1 (4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.)
Non-Smokers’ Rights Association
- Melodie Tilson, Director of Policy
- Pippa Beck, Senior Policy Analyst
Tobacco Harm Reduction Association of Canada
- Jaye Blancher, Director
- David Jones, Policy Advisor
Audio Playback for Panel 1 (English)
Panel 2 (5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.)
Canadian Convenience Stores Association
- Satinder Chera, President
- Sébastien Tremblay Drolet, Category manager, Couche-Tard Inc.
National Coalition Against Contraband Tobacco
- Gary Grant, Spokesperson
Audio Playback for Panel 2 (English)
A video playback of the meeting is available in English (HERE) or French (HERE).
Panel 1 starts at 16:16
Panel 2 starts at 17:16
We will update this article to include any transcript and evidence presented to the committee when it becomes available.
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