Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources
Issue 6 - Minutes of Proceedings
TORONTO, Friday, April 27, 2001
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment, and Natural Resources met at 9:02 a.m. this day, in the York A/B Room of the Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre, the Chair, the Honourable Nicholas W. Taylor, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Adams, Banks, Eyton, Kenny, 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 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 Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association:
Mark Nantais, President;
C. B. (Blake) Smith, Director, Environment, Energy and Vehicle Safety, Ford Canada;
Michael G. Ford, General Motors of Canada, Manager of Facilities Engineering and Utilities;
Larry A. Robertson, Manager, Vehicle, Environmental and Energy Programs, DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc.
From the University of Toronto, Department of Economics, Faculty of Law:
Professor Donald N. Dewees.
From the Independent Power Producers' Society of Ontario:
Jake Brooks, Executive Director;
Robert Cary, Director and Member, Independent Market Operator (IMO) Technical Panel.
The witnesses made presentations and answered questions.
The witnesses from the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association, and the Independent Power Producers' Society of Ontario submitted briefs, as did Professor Dewees from the University of Toronto.
At 12:02 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
TORONTO, Friday, April 27, 2001
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment, and Natural Resources met at 1:30 p.m. this day, in the York A/B Room of the Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre, the Chair, the Honourable Nicholas W. Taylor, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Adams, Banks, Eyton, Kenny, and Taylor (5).
Other senators present: The Honourable Senators Stollery and Wilson (2).
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 Canadian Gas Association:
Marie Rounding, President and Chief Executive Officer;
Rudy Riedl, President, Enbridge Consumers Gas;
John Wellard, Senior Vice-President, Sales, Marketing and Business Development, Union Gas Limited.
At 2:30 p.m., 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. 2, Thursday, March 29 and Monday, April 23, 2001, for full text of the Order of Reference).
WITNESSES:
From Toronto Public Health:
Dr. Sheela Basrur, Medical Officer of Health;
Carole Timmins, Regional Director.
From the Toronto District School Board:
Ryan Hicks, Student Trustee.
From the Ontario Medical Association:
Dr. Albert J. Schumacher, President;
Dr. Ted Boadway, Executive Director, Health Policy Department.
The witnesses made presentations, submitted briefs, and answered questions.
At 4:38 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Till Heyde
Acting Clerk of the Committee