Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources
Issue 10 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Tuesday, May 29, 2001
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment, and Natural Resources met at 6:13 p.m. this day, in Room 257 East Block, the Chair, the Honourable Nicholas W. Taylor, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Christensen, Cochrane, Kelleher, P.C., Sibbeston, Spivak and Taylor (6).
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 May 2, 2001, the committee proceeded to study Bill C-4. (See Issue No. 9, Tuesday, May 15 and Thursday, May 17, 2001 for full text of the Order of Reference).
WITNESSES:
From the Office of the Auditor General of Canada:
Sheila Fraser, Interim Auditor General;
Maria Barrados, Assistant Auditor General, Audit Operation Branch;
John Wiersema, Assistant Auditor General, Audit Operation Branch.
The witnesses made a presentation and answered questions.
The witnesses from the Office of the Auditor General of Canada submitted a brief.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on May 10, 2001, the committee proceeded to study Bill C-3 (See Issue No. 10, Tuesday, May 29, 2001 for full text of the Order of Reference).
WITNESS:
From Cameco Corporation:
Bernard M. Michel, Chair and Chief Executive Officer.
The witness made a presentation and answered questions.
At 7:12 p.m., it was agreed - That the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Thursday, May 31, 2001
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The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment, and Natural Resources met at 9:16 a.m. this day, in Room 257 East Block, the Deputy Chair, the Honourable Mira Spivak, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Adams, Banks, Christensen, Cochrane, Kelleher, P.C., Kenny, Sibbeston and Spivak (8).
Other senators present: The Honourable Senators Ferretti Barth and Watt (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 May 10, 2001, the committee proceeded to study Bill C-3 (See Issue No.10, Tuesday, May 29, 2001 for full text of the Order of Reference).
WITNESSES:
From Petro-Canada:
Ron A. Brenneman, President and Chief Executive Officer;
Rob Andras, Senior Director, Corporate Communications.
From the Council of Canadians:
Anil Naidoo, Campaigner.
The witnesses made a presentation and answered questions.
At 11:00 a.m., it was agreed - That the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Michel Patrice
Clerk of the Committee