The committee met once this week, in camera, on December 6th, 2011, to resume its study of the Report of the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada entitled “Responding to Changing Needs – Recommendations from the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada Following the 40th General Election”. Marc Chénier, Senior Counsel and Director, Electoral Affairs Directorate, Legal Services and Michèle René de Cotret, General Counsel, Electoral Affairs Directorate, Legal Services answered questions from the committee.
The subcommittee on Private Member’s Business met once this week, on December 8th, 2011, for a determination of non-votable Items pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).