Proceedings of the Subcommittee on the
Boreal Forest

Issue 12 - Minutes of Proceedings

MIRAMICHI, Wednesday, November 4, 1998
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[English]

The Subcommittee of the Boreal Forest of the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry met at 9:00 a.m. this day, in Miramichi, New Brunswick, RCAF Wing, the Chair, the Honourable Senator Nicholas W. Taylor, presiding.

Members of the subcommittee present: The Honourable Senators Robichaud, P.C., Stratton and Taylor (3).

In attendance: Ms Lynne Myers, Research Officer, Library of Parliament. Mr. David Newman, Communications Adviser.

Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to its Order of Reference adopted in the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry on February 19, 1998, the subcommittee commenced its study to inquire into issues related to the harvest of the Boreal Forest and other matters relating to forestry which may referred to it from time to time by the committee. (See Issue No. 1, February 19, 1998, for the full text of the Order of Reference.)

WITNESSES:

From the New Brunswick Wildlife Federation:

Mr. Richard DeBow, President.

From the New Brunswick Ministry of Natural Resources:

Mr. Tom Spinney, Director, Forest Management Branch.

From the Conservation Council of New Brunswick:

Mr. David Coon, Executive Director;

Mr. Norman Richardson, Board Member.

Mr. DeBow made a presentation and answered questions.

Mr. Spinney made a presentation and answered questions.

Mr. Coon made a presentation and with Mr. Richardson answered questions.

At 9:45 a.m., the subcommittee suspended its sitting.

At 9:50 a.m., the subcommittee resumed its sitting.

At 11:58 a.m., the subcommittee adjourned.

ATTEST:

MIRAMICHI, Wednesday, November 4, 1998
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[English]

The Subcommittee of the Boreal Forest of the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry met at 1:30 p.m. this day, in Miramichi, New Brunswick, RCAF Wing, the Chair, the Honourable Senator Nicholas Taylor, presiding.

Members of the subcommittee present: The Honourable Senators Robichaud, P.C., Stratton and Taylor (3).

In attendance: Ms Lynne Myers, Research Officer, Library of Parliament. Mr. David Newman, Communications Adviser.

Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to its Order of Reference adopted in the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry on February 19, 1998, the subcommittee commenced its study to inquire into issues related to the harvest of the Boreal Forest and other matters relating to forestry which may referred to it from time to time by the committee. (See Issue No. 1, February 19, 1998, for the full text of the Order of Reference.)

WITNESSES:

From REPAP Inc.:

Mr. Doug Prebble, Woodlands Manager;

Mr. Steve Jones, Chief Forester;

Mr. Ian Prior, Forest Planner.

From Big Cove First Nation:

Mr. Kevin Augustine, Forestry Adviser.

The Chairman made an opening statement and introduced senators in attendance.

Mr. Prebble made a presentation and with Mr. Jones and Mr. Prior answered questions.

Mr. Augustine made a presentation and answered questions.

At 3:10 p.m., the subcommittee adjourned.

ATTEST:

Barbara Reynolds

Clerk of the Subcommittee