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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
(Meeting No. 22)
Friday, May 1, 1998
The Special Joint Committee on Child Custody and Access met at 9:06 o’clock a.m., this day, in Peregrine Room, Delta Hotel, Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Joint Chairs, the Honourable Landon Pearson and Roger Gallaway presiding.
Members of the Committee present:
From the Senate: The Honourable Senators Anne Cools, Mabel DeWare, Duncan Jessiman and Landon Pearson.
From the House of Commons: Carolyn Bennett, Madelaine Dalphond-Guiral, Paul Forseth and Roger Gallaway.
Acting Member present: Judy Wasylycia-Leis for Peter Mancini..
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Kristen Douglas, Research Coordinator. Ron Stewart, Research Advisor.
Witnesses: From Manitoba Association of Women's Shelters: Waultraud Grieger, Executive Director. As Individual: Thomas Plesh; Richard A. Boer; Brian Vroomen. From New Vocal Man Inc.: Joyce Owens, Secretary. From Men's Equalization Inc.: Roger Woloshyn, President. As Individual: Micheal Catling; David Hems; Ellana Ronald; Murray Steele. From Wilder, Wilder and Langtry:: Susan Baragar. As Individual: Brent R. Burns; Reverend Wayne Unger; Keith Scott. From Parents Helping Parents: Louise Malenfant. From Psychology Associates: DR. Rosalind Golfman, Clinical Psychologist. As Individual: Dr. Reena Sommer, Ph. D. From University of Manitoba and Family Violence Court: Jane Ursel, Department of Psychology. From GRAND Society, Manitoba Chapter: Eileen Britton, President. As Individual: Kathleen Harvey; Duncan Croll; Ginette Lemoine; Rowena Fisher; Dave Goldhawk; Kris Anderson; Ross Mackay; Dennis McKenzie.
Pursuant to its Orders of Reference from the Senate dated October 28, 1997 and from the House of Commons dated November 18, 1997 the Committee resumed its study relating to child custody and access.
The witnesses made opening statements and answered questions.
At 5:00 o’clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
RICHARD RUMAS and CATHERINE PICCININ
Joint Clerks of the Committee