Proceedings of the Special Committee of the Senate on
the Cape Breton
Development Corporation
Issue 1 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Tuesday, November 4, 1997
(1)
[English]
The Special Senate Committee on the Cape Breton Development Corporation met at 10:30 a.m. this day, for the purpose of organization.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Bryden, Buchanan, Butts, Forrestall, MacDonald, Moore, Murray and Stanbury (8).
In attendance: Kevin Kerr, Researcher Officer, Economics Division, Research Branch, Library of Parliament
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
The Special Committee proceeded to organize pursuant to rule 88.
The Clerk of the Special Committee presided over the election of the Chairman.
The Honourable Senator Murray moved, -- That the Honourable Senator Bryden be Chairman of the Special Committee.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator MacDonald moved, -- That the Honourable Senator Murray be Deputy Chairman of the Special Committee.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Moore moved, -- That the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure be composed of the Chairman, the Deputy Chairman and one other member of the Committee to be designated after the usual consultations, and, -- That the subcommittee be empowered to make decisions on behalf of the committee with respect to its agenda, to invite witnesses and schedule hearings.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator MacDonald moved, -- That the Special Committee print 200 copies of its proceedings and, -- That the Chairman be authorized to adjust this number to meet demand.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Butts moved, -- That pursuant to rule 89, the Chairman be authorized to hold meetings, to receive and authorize the printing of the evidence when a quorum is not present, provided that a representative of each party is present.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Moore moved, -- That the Special Committee ask the Library of Parliament to assign research officers to the Special Committee; and, -- That the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure be authorized to retain the services of such experts as may be required by the work of the Special Committee; and, -- That the Chairman, on behalf of the Committee, direct the research staff in the preparation of studies, analyses, summaries and draft reports.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Moore moved, -- That pursuant to section 32 of the Financial Administration Act, authority to commit funds be conferred on the Chairman or in the Chairman's absence, the Deputy Chairman; and, -- That, pursuant to section 34 of the Financial Administration Act, and Guideline 3:05 of Appendix II of the Rules of the Senate, authority for certifying accounts payable by the Committee be conferred on the Chairman, the Deputy Chairman, and the Clerk of the Committee.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Butts moved, -- That pursuant to the Senate guidelines for witnesses expenses, the committee may reimburse reasonable travelling and living expenses for no more than two witnesses from any one organization and payment will take place upon application.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Murray moved, -- That the following budget application be approved for submission to the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration subject to the granting by the Senate of authority to engage the services of personnel:
SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES
Professional and Special Services $ 13,000
Transportation and Communications 500
Other Expenditures 200
Total $ 13,700
The Honourable Senator Murray moved, -- That the Special Committee proceed in camera.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
At 11:45 a.m., the Special Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Tuesday, November 18, 1997
(2)
[English]
The Special Senate Committee on the Cape Breton Development Corporation met at 4:05 p.m.. this day, the Chair, the Honourable Senator John Bryden, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Adams, Bryden, Buchanan, Butts, Ferretti Barth, Forrestall, MacDonald, Moore, and Murray (9).
In attendance: Kevin Kerr, Researcher Officer, Economics Division, Research Branch, Library of Parliament.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
WITNESSES:
From the Cape Breton Development Corporation:
Joseph P. Shannon, Chairman;
George White, President and Chief Executive Officer;
Merrill D. Buchanan, Vice-President, Finance.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on October 22, 1997, the Committee resumed its examination of the progress reports of the Cape Breton Development Corporation.
The witnesses made a statement and answered questions.
At 7:00 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Michel Patrice
Clerk of the Committee