Art Hanger at the Justice and Human Rights Committee

On February 14th, 2008. See this statement in context.

February 14th, 2008 / 3:30 p.m.

Conservative

The Chair Conservative Art Hanger

I call the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights to order.

Pursuant to the order of reference of Friday, November 30, 2007, Bill S-203, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals) is under debate.

On our list of witnesses for today is Mr. Mark Holland, MP; and the World Society for the Protection of Animals, Melissa Tkachyk, programs officer; along with the Department of Justice, Karen Markham, counsel for criminal law policy section.

Please note, witnesses and members, that the time for the conclusion of these presentations and questions would be 4:15 p.m.

So I'll turn the floor over to Mr. Holland.

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