Raymonde Folco at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On May 26th, 2010. See this statement in context.

May 26th, 2010 / 3:40 p.m.

Liberal

The Vice-Chair Liberal Raymonde Folco

This marks the 17^th meeting of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, held today, Wednesday, May 26, 2010, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

As the agenda indicates, pursuant to the Order of Reference of Friday, May 7, 2010, we are studying Bill C-13, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act.

For the very first part of our meeting this afternoon, we have two witnesses. First of all we have, as an individual, Madam Duquette, who is present here. Welcome, Madam Duquette. Bonjour.

As well, I understand that her spouse, Mr. James Duquette, is participating by video conference from Kabul, Afghanistan. Welcome, Mr. Duquette.

We'll begin. How are we going to do this? Madam Duquette, would you like to do a presentation first? Has something been organized as to who speaks first?

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