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Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources

Issue 4 - Minutes of Proceedings

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EDMONTON, Wednesday, April 25, 2001
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment, and Natural Resources met at 10:00 a.m. this day, in the Jasper/Lake Louise Room of the Delta Edmonton South Hotel, the Chair, the Honourable Nicholas W. Taylor, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Adams, Kenny, Spivak, and Taylor (4).

In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Lynne Myers, Research Officer.

Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on March 1st, 2001, the Committee proceeded to examine issues as may arise from time to time relating to energy, the environment and natural resources, including the continuation and completion of the study on Nuclear Reactor Safety. (See Issue No. 1, Thursday, February 22, Tuesday, February 27 and Thursday, March 22, 2001, for full text of the Order of Reference).

WITNESSES:

From the Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development:

Thomas Marr-Laing, Director, Energy Watch Program;

Chris Seversou-Baker, Environmental Policy Analyst, Energy Watch Program;

Dr. Mary Griffiths, Environmental Policy Analyst.

From EPCOR Utilities Inc.:

David Lewin, Senior Vice President, Sustainable Development;

Tim Boston, Director, Government Affairs.

The witnesses made presentations and answered questions.

The witnesses from EPCOR Utilities Inc. submitted a brief.

The witnesses from the Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development tabled the following documents with the Clerk of the Committee:

(a) Document entitled Beyond Eco-terrorism: The Deeper Issues Affecting Alberta's Oilpatch, The Pembina Institute, February, 1999, filed as Exhibit No. 5900-1.37/E1-SS-1, 4 "1";

(b) Booklet entitled Climate of Change, Canadian Solutions, Practical and Affordable steps to Fight Climate Change, October 1998, filed as Exhibit No. 5900-1.37/E1-SS-1, 4 "2";

(c) Booklet entitled Climate-Friendly Hydrogen Fuel: A Comparison of the Life-cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Selected Fuel Cell Vehicle Hydrogen Production Systems, March 2000, filed as Exhibit No. 5900-1.37/E1-SS-1, 4 "3";

(d) Booklet entitled Patchwork Policy, Fragmented Forests: In-situ oil sands, industrial development, and the ecological integrity of Alberta's boreal forest, May 2000, filed as Exhibit No. 5900-1.37/E1-SS-1, 4 "4";

(e) Booklet entitled When the Oilpatch Comes to Your Backyard, A Citizens' Guide to Protecting your Rights, February 2001, filed as Exhibit No. 5900-1.37/E1-SS-1, 4 "5";

(f) Booklet entitled Cool Business Guide, Lower Costs, Higher Productivity and Climate Change Solutions, March 2001, filed as Exhibit No. 5900-1.37/E1-SS-1, 4 "6";

(g) A three-ring binder containing a document entitled A Climate Change Resource Book for Journalists, September 2000, filed as Exhibit No. 5900-1.37/E1-SS-1, 4 "7".

At 12:12 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

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EDMONTON, Wednesday, April 25, 2001
(10)

[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment, and Natural Resources met at 1:14 p.m. this day, in the Jasper/Lake Louise Room of the Delta Edmonton South Hotel, the Chair, the Honourable Nicholas W. Taylor, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Adams, Banks, Kenny, Spivak, and Taylor (5).

In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Lynne Myers, Research Officer.

Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on March 1st, 2001, the Committee proceeded to study Bill S-15. (See Issue No. 1, Thursday, February 22, Tuesday, February 27 and Thursday, March 22, 2001, for full text of the Order of Reference).

WITNESSES:

From the Action on Smoking and Health:

Roger Hodkinson, Honourary Chairman;

Les Hagen, Executive Director.

From the Capital Health Authority:

Gerald Predy, Medical Officer of Health.

From the Crossroads Regional Health Authority:

Steven K. Patterson, Regional Dental Officer.

From the David Thompson Regional Health Authority:

Gail Foreman, Tobacco Reduction Team Leader.

From the "Butt Ugly" Theatre Group:

Tara Sampson;

Brandon Walsh.

From the Caslan School Trust:

Lisa Cardinal.

The witnesses made presentations and answered questions.

At 2:47 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Till Heyde

Acting Clerk of the Committee

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