The Freedom-Site: Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights to investigate Section 13 and the out of control Canadian Human Rights Commission

Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights to investigate Section 13 and the out of control Canadian Human Rights Commission

Whereas concerns have been raised regarding the investigative techniques of the Canadian Human Rights Commission and the interpretation and application of section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act, and whereas the commission operates independently and reports to Parliament, be it resolved that the justice and human rights committee examine and make recommendations with respect to the Canadian Human Rights Commission, and in particular,

(a) review the mandate and operations of the commission,

(b) review the commission's application and interpretation of section 13 of the act,

(c) solicit and consider oral submissions from the chief commissioner and oral or written submissions from other interested persons or organizations, and

(d) submit a report, including any proposed amendments to the Canadian Human Rights Act, arising out of the results of the committee's inquiry.

http://www2.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?DocId=3638016&Langu
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Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights
EVIDENCE (Transcript)
Monday, February 2, 2009

During today's two hour meeting of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, the issue was only briefly touched upon, by the Conservative Minister of Justice - Rob Nicholson who said that:

This is in stark contrast from Minister Rob Nicholson's support of repealing Section 13 at the Conservative Policy Convention in November 2008. The resolution that Mr. Nicholson supported was P-203, which read: "The Conservative Party supports legislation to remove authority from the Canadian Human Rights Commission and Tribunal to regulate, receive, investigate or adjudicate complaints related to Section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act." The Conservative Party passed this resolution with 99% of the delegates, and received wild cheers when the vote passed. [VIDEO: P-203 vote]

The usual boring talking heads appeared on CTV's Power Play later in the evening to enlighten us with their wisdom.

Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights (JUST)

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Monday, February 2, 2009

Brian Storseth gave notice of the following motion: Whereas concerns have
been raised regarding the investigative techniques of the Canadian Human
Rights Commission (the "Commission") and the interpretation and application
of section 13 of the Canada Human Rights Act (the "Act"); and

Whereas the Commission operates independently and reports to Parliament;

Be it resolved that the Justice and Human Rights Committee examine and make
recommendations with respect to the Canadian Human Rights Commission and in
particular: a) review the mandate and operations of the Commission; b) review
the Commission's application and interpretation of section 13 of the Act; c)
Solicit and consider oral submissions from the Chief Commissioner and oral or
written submissions from other interested persons or organizations; d) Submit
a report, including any proposed amendments to the Canadian Human Rights Act
arising out of the results of the Committee’s inquiry.

Marc Lemire's notes on the Standing Committee - Feb 9, 2009

Meeting No. 2 JUST - Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights
February 9, 2009 3:30pm to 5:30pm

Committee questioning Hon. Rob Nicholson - Minister of Justice

3:58pm: Question from Real Menard (Bloq) about CHRA - will the government
table any legislation on CHRA or Section 13

4:00PM: ANSWER: ...with respect to the Canadian Human Rights Act, I am looking forward to the report that will come from your committee. It is my understanding that Mr. Storseth has made a tabled a motion on that. Of course you will remember that not long ago we had the Moon report, and I look forward to your conclusions with respect to that

MENARD: wants to add social conditions (social status) to CHRA as a means of
discrimination

4:02pm: ANSWER by Nicholson: welcomes any studies or reports or recommendations on this.

5:01PM: END OF QUESTIONING OF NICHOLSON.

** MOTIONS BY MEMBERS **

Brian Storseth's motion on CHRA
5:13PM: MENARD: Put Menards Motion (about adding "Social condition" to human rights legislation) and the motion to review Section 13 by Storseths -- together and reintroduce at a later time

5:14pm: STORSETH: Agree to discuss it with Menard and bring it up at a later meeting

Fighting the fanatics at the Canadian "Human Rights" Commission and defending freedom of speech for ALL Canadians is not an easy task. In particular, the final submissions which we've just finished consumed the most time and resources. This has meant sacrificing a lot of cherished things in my life that I used to take for granted such as spending precious time with my children. It's also very costly and has incurred heavy debts given that I'm facing a "Human Rights" juggernaut that has a limitless budget. It has already spent millions and is prepared to spent a lot more of your tax dollars to keep their thought control machine running.

My courageous lawyer Barbara Kulaszka and myself have demonstrated what two dedicated researchers can accomplish against overwhelming odds. We have single-handedly and doggedly fought the System and exposed the corrupt underbelly of the "Human Rights" Commission's fanatics. Nothing ever comes easy when you are fighting such a racket. This case is a seminal one, where the outcome will have serious implications on our right to think and speak freely in this country for generations to come. All Canadians will benefit if we manage to get this shameful law expunged from our legal books.

Every single cent raises goes directly to this case and the legal defence fund.

It’s time to end the censorship of the extremist Canadian Human Rights Commission!