The Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights met in a televised session at 11:05 a.m. this day, in Room 237-C, Centre Block, the Chair, Dave MacKenzie, presiding.

The Chair called Vote 1 under JUSTICE.

The Minister made a statement and answered questions.

At 12:00 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 12:08 p.m., the sitting resumed in camera.

At 12:23 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 12:38 p.m., the sitting resumed.

It was agreed, — That the Committee commence the study of Bill 217, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (mischief relating to war memorials), on Tuesday, March 27, 2012.

It was agreed, — That the draft report, as amended, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the report be entitled: "The State of Organized Crime in Canada".

It was agreed, — That the Chair, Clerk and analysts be authorized to make such grammatical and editorial changes as may be necessary without changing the substance of the report.

It was agreed, — That the Chair present the report to the House.

It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee request that the Government table a comprehensive response to the report.

It was agreed, — That the Committee append to its report dissenting and/or supplementary opinions from each political party, provided that they are no more than 10 pages, in the same style and format as the report; and that it be submitted electronically in both official languages to the Clerk of the Committee, no later than Tuesday, March 27, 2012.

At 12:53 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.