Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
National Security and Defence
Issue 15 - Ninth and Tenth Reports of the Committee
Tuesday, April 29, 2003
The Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence has the honour to present its
NINTH REPORT
Your Committee, which was authorized by the Senate on Wednesday, October 30, 2002, to examine and report on the need for national security policy for Canada, respectfully requests approval of funds for fiscal year 2003-2004.
Pursuant to Section 2:07 of the Procedural Guidelines for the Financial Operation of Senate Committees, the budget submitted to the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration and the report thereon of that Committee are appended to this report.
Respectfully submitted,
COLIN KENNY
Chair
APPENDIX (A) TO THE REPORT
STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEFENCE
EXAMINATION ON THE NEED FOR A NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY FOR CANADA
APPLICATION FOR BUDGET AUTHORIZATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31ST, 2004
ORDER OF REFERENCE
Extract of the Journals of the Senate, Wednesday, October 30, 2002:
The Honourable Senator Kenny moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Losier- Cool:
That the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence be authorized to examine and report on the need for a national security policy for Canada. In particular, the Committee shall be authorized to examine:
(a) the capability of the Department of National Defence to defend and protect the interests, people and territory of Canada and its ability to respond to or prevent a national emergency or attack;
(b) the working relationships between the various agencies involved in intelligence gathering, and how they collect, coordinate, analyze and disseminate information and how these functions might be enhanced;
(c) the mechanisms to review the performance and activities of the various agencies involved in intelligence gathering; and
(d) the security of our borders.
That the papers and evidence received and taken during the First Session of the Thirty- seventh Parliament be referred to the Committee;
That the Committee report to the Senate no later than February 28, 2004, and that the Committee retain all powers necessary to publicize the findings of the Committee until March 31, 2004.
After debate,
With leave of the Senate and pursuant to Rule 30, the French version of the motion was modified in paragraph (b) to read as follows:``b) les relations entre les divers organismes participant à la collecte de renseignements, comment ils recueillent, colligent, analysent et diffusent ces renseignements, et comment ces fonctions pourraient être améliorées;''.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, as modified, it was adopted.
Paul C. Bélisle
Clerk of the Senate
SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES
| PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER SERVICES | $ 179,000 |
| TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS | $ 270,500 |
| ALL OTHER EXPENDITURES | $ 15,500 |
| TOTAL | $ 465,000 |
The foregoing budget was approved by the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence on Monday, February 24, 2003.
The undersigned or an alternate will be in attendance on the date that this budget is being considered.
Date
Chair, Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence
Date
Chair, Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration
EXPLANATION OF COST ELEMENTS
PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER SERVICES
1. Professional Services (0401)
| Subject specialists | $ 55,000 |
| Media, Writer, Clerical Services | $ 58,800 |
| Consultant — Washington visit | $ 20,000 |
| Total | $ 133,800 |
2. Reporting services (0403)
| 1 day (Halifax) at $2,200 | $ 2,200 |
| 2 days (Quebec City) at $2,200 | $ 4,400 |
| 1 day (Montreal) at $2,200 | $ 2,200 |
| 2 days (Calgary) at $2,200 | $ 4,400 |
| 6 days (French reporters) at $400 | $ 2,400 |
| Total | $ 15,600 |
3. Translation and Interpretation Services (0412)
| Interpretation Equipment | |
| 1 day (Halifax) at $2,500 | $ 2,500 |
| 2 days (Quebec City) at $2,500 | $ 5,000 |
| 1 day (Montreal) at $2,500 | $ 2,500 |
| 2 days (Calgary) at 2,500 | $ 5,000 |
| Total | $ 15,000 |
4. Working meals (0415)
| 32 x $300 |
$ 9,600 |
5. Hospitality (0410)
|
$ 2,000 |
6. Conference registration (0406)
| $ 3,000 |
| TOTAL PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER SERVICES |
$ 179,000 |
TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS (A)
1. Travel Expenses (0201)
(A) Calgary — Moose Jaw — Cold Lake
Public hearings and fact finding (October/November 2003)
9 Senators
1 Clerk
3 Consultants
1 Researcher
1 Media Relations
3 Interpreters
1 Court Reporter
(6 days — 5 nights)
(a) Air Transportation
| Commercial (Ottawa-Calgary; Edmonton-Ottawa) | |
| 7 business at $3,500 = $24,500 | $ 24,500 |
| 2 Senators live in West=$3,000 | $ 3,000 |
| 6 seat sale at $750 =$4,500 | $ 4,500 |
| Commercial (Ottawa-Calgary-Ottawa) | |
| 4 seat sale at $750 = $3,000 | $ 3,000 |
|
Charter (Calgary-Moose Jaw; Moose Jaw — Cold Lake; Cold Lake — Edmonton) |
$ 15,000 |
| Total - Air Transportation | $ 50,000 |
(b) Ground Transportation
| Taxis 4 x $25 x 19 | $ 1,900 |
| Bus 3 x $750 | $ 2,250 |
| Total — Ground Transportation | $ 4,150 |
(c) Hotel Accommodations
| 5 nights at $195 x 15 | $ 14,625 |
| 3 nights at $195 x 4 | $ 2,340 |
| Total — Hotel Accommodations | $ 16,965 |
(d) Per Diem
| 6 days at $70 x 15 | $ 6,300 |
| 4 days at $70 x 4 | $ 1,120 |
| Total — Per Diem | $ 7,420 |
(e) Miscellaneous
| $ 7,000 | |
| TOTAL TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS (A) |
$ 85,535 |
TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS (B)
1. Travel Expenses (0201)
(B) Halifax — Quebec City – Montreal
Public hearings and fact-finding (June 2003)
9 Senators
1 Clerk
3 Consultants
1 Researcher
1 Media Relations
3 Interpreters
1 Court reporter
6 days — 5 nights
(a) Air Transportation
Ottawa — Halifax — Quebec City — Montreal Ottawa
Business class
9 Senators at $1,450 = $13,050
$
13,050
Economy class
10 staff at $1,240 = $12,400
$
12,400
Total - Air Transportation $ 25,450
(b) Ground Transportation
Train transportation
Quebec City — Montreal — Ottawa
Senators — no charge
10 staff at $120 = $1,200
$
1,200
Taxis 19 x $100 = $1,900
$
1,900
Bus 4 x $750 = $3,000
$
3,000
Total — Ground Transportation $ 6,100
(c) Hotel Accommodations
5 nights at $195 x 15 = 14,625
$
14,625
3 nights at 195 x 4 = $2,340
$
2,340
Total — Hotel Accommodations $ 16,965
(d) Per Diem
6 days at $70 x 15 = $6,300
$
6,300
4 days at $70 x 4 = $1,120
$
1,120
Total — Per Diem $ 7,420
(e) Miscellaneous $ 5,000
TOTAL
TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS (B)
$
60,935
TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS (C)
1. Travel Expenses (0201)
(C) Washington D.C.
Fact-Finding (February 2004)
9 Senators
1 Clerk
3 Consultants
1 Researcher
1 Media Relations
5 days — 4 nights
(a) Air Transportation
Ottawa — Washington — Ottawa
12 x $2,500 = $30,000
$
30,000
3 x $1,250 = $3,750
$
3,750
Total - Air Transportation $ 33,750
(b) Ground Transportation
Taxis $100 x 15 = $1,500
$
1,500
Bus at $800 x 4 = $3,200
$
3,200
Total — Ground Transportation $ 4,700
(c) Hotel Accommodations
4 nights at $325 x 15 = $19,500 $ 19,500
Total — Hotel Accommodations $ 19,500
(d) Per Diem
5 days at $100 x 15 = $7,500
$
7,500
Total — Per Diem $ 7,500
(e) Miscellaneous $ 7,420
TOTAL
$
72,870
TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS (C)
TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS (D)
1. Travel Expenses (0201)
(D) Travel to conferences and meetings
Vancouver — Halifax — Toronto
Washington — London — Brussels
1 Senator per event
5 days — 4 nights in North America
7 days — 6 nights in Europe
(a) Air Transportation
Ottawa — Vancouver — Ottawa
Business class 1 x $4,245
$
4,245
Ottawa — Halifax — Ottawa
Business class 1 x $1,700
$
1,700
Ottawa — Toronto — Ottawa
Business class 1 x $1,225
$
1,225
Ottawa — Washington — Ottawa
Business class 1 x $2,500
$
2,500
Ottawa — London — Ottawa
Business class 1 x $6,150
$
6,150
Ottawa — Brussels — Ottawa
Business class 1 x $6,000
$
6,000
Total - Air Transportation $ 21,820
(b) Ground Transportation
6 at $200
$
1,200
Total — Ground Transportation $ 1,200
(c) Hotel Accommodations
Canada 4 nights at 195 x 3 = $2,340
$
2,340
US 4 nights at $325 x 1 = $1,300
$
1,300
Europe 6 nights at $350 x 2 = $4,200
$
4,200
Total — Hotel Accommodations $ 7,840
(d) Per Diem
Canada 5 days at $70 x 3 = $1,050
$
1,050
US 5 days at $100 x 1 = $500
$
500
Europe 7 days at $125 x 2 = $1,750
$
1,750
Total — Per Diem $ 3,300
(e) Miscellaneous $ 2,000
TOTAL
$
36,160
TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS (D)
Communications $ 15,000
TOTAL
TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS (A to D)
$
270,500
ALL OTHER EXPENDITURES
1. Rental of meeting rooms (0500)
1 day (Halifax) at $600
$
600
2 days (Quebec City) at $600
$
1,200
1 day (Montreal) at $750
$
750
2 days (Calgary) at $750
$
1,500
4 days (Washington) at $750
$
3,000
Miscellaneous rentals
$
450
$ 7,500
2. Purchase of stationery and books (0702) $ 2,000
3. Miscellaneous (0799) $ 6,000
TOTAL $ 15,500
GRAND TOTAL $ 465,000
The Senate administration has reviewed this budget application.
Heather Lank, Principal Clerk of Committees and Private Legislation Date
Richard Ranger, Director of Finance Date
APPENDIX (B) TO THE REPORT
Thursday, April 3, 2003
The Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration has examined the budget presented to it by the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence for the proposed expenditures of the said Committee for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2004 for the purpose of its Special Study on the need for a national security policy for Canada, as authorized by the Senate on Wednesday, October 30, 2002. The approved budget is as follows:
| Professional and Other Services | $ 90,400 |
| Transportation and Communications | $ 79,015 |
| Other Expenditures | $ 11,000 |
| Total | $ 180,415 |
Respectfully submitted,
LISE BACON
Chair
Tuesday, April 29, 2003
The Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence has the honour to present its
TENTH REPORT
Your Committee, which was authorized by the Senate on Wednesday, November 20, 2002, to examine and report on the health care provided to veterans of war and of peacekeeping missions; the implementation of the recommendations made in its previous reports on such matters; and the terms of service, post-discharge benefits and health care of members of the regular and reserve forces as well as members of the RCMP and of civilians who have served in close support of uniformed peacekeepers; and all other related matters, now, respectfully requests approval of funds for fiscal year 2003-2004.
Pursuant to Section 2:07 of the Procedural Guidelines for the Financial Operation of Senate Committees, the budget submitted to the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration and the report thereon of that Committee are appended to this report.
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH A. DAY
Member of the Committee
APPENDIX (A) TO THE REPORT
SUBCOMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS OF THE
STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEFENCE
APPLICATION FOR BUDGET AUTHORIZATION
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31ST, 2004
ORDER OF REFERENCE
Extract from the Journals of the Senate of Wednesday, November 20, 2002:
The Honourable Senator Kinsella for Senator Meighen moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Atkins:
That the Standing Senate Committee on Defence and Security be authorized to examine and report on the health care provided to veterans of war and of peacekeeping missions; the implementation of the recommendations made in its previous reports on such matters; and the terms of service, post-discharge benefits and health care of members of the regular and reserve forces as well as members of the RCMP and of civilians who have served in close support of uniformed peacekeepers; and all other related matters;
That the papers and evidence received and taken on the subject during the Second Session of the Thirty-sixth Parliament be referred to the Committee and the First Session of the Thirty-seventh Parliament be referred to the Committee; and
That the Committee report no later than June 30, 2003;
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Paul C. Bélisle
Clerk of the Senate
Extract from the Minutes of the Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee National Security and Defence of November 25, 2002:
The Honourable Senator Banks moved:
That the order of reference relating to the health care of veterans be referred to the Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Barbara Reynolds
Clerk of the Committee
SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES
| Professional and Other Services | $ 4,800 |
| Transportation and Communications | $ 30,170 |
| All Other Expenditures | $ 530 |
| TOTAL | $ 35,500 |
The foregoing budget was approved by the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence on the Monday, February 10, 2003.
The undersigned or an alternate will be in attendance on the date that this budget is being considered.
Date
Chair, Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence
Date
Chairman, Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration
EXPLANATION OF COST ELEMENTS
PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER SERVICES
1. Communications Adviser – (0435)
(10 days @ $180)
$
1,800
2. Working Meals (0415)
(10 meals at $250)
$
2,500
3. Hospitality (0410) $ 500
TOTAL $ 4,800
TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
Fact Finding to Ste. Anne de Bellevue
Spring 2003
5 Senators
1 Researcher
1 Clerk
1 Media relations consultant
2 Interpreters
a) Ground Transportation $ 800
b) Per Diems
10 x 1 days at $40
$
400
c) Miscellaneous $ 600
TOTAL $ 1,800
Fact Finding to Toronto
Spring 2003
5 Senators
1 Researcher
1 Clerk
1 Media relations consultant
a) Air Transportation
$
6,226
Business Class 4 x $940 = $3,760
Economy Class 3 x $822 = $2,466
b) Ground Transportation
8 x 25$ x 4
$
800
c) Per Diems
8 x 1.5 days at $69.00
$
828
d) Hotel Accommodation
7 x 1 night in Toronto at $195/n
$
1,365
e) Miscellaneous (0799) $ 781
TOTAL $ 10,000
Veterans Commemorative Event
2 Senators
1 Domestic event (2 days / 1 night)
1 International event (5 days / 4 nights)
Domestic
a) Air Transportation
$
3,500
2 x $1,750
b) Per Diems
2 x 2 days at $70
$
280
c) Hotel Accommodation
2 x 1 night at $195
$
390
TOTAL $ 4,170
International
a) Air Transportation
2 x $5,000
$
10,000
b) Per Diems
2 x 5 days at $140
$
1,400
c) Hotel Accommodation
2 x 4 nights at $350
$
2,800
TOTAL $ 14,200
TOTAL Transportation and Communications $ 30,170
ALL OTHER EXPENSES $ 530
GRAND TOTAL $ 35,500
The Senate Administration has reviewed this budget application.
Heather Lank, Principal Clerk of Committees and Private Legislation
Date
Richard Ranger, Director of Finance
Date
APPENDIX (B) TO THE REPORT
Thursday, April 3, 2003
The Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration has examined the budget presented to it by the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence (Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs) for the proposed expenditures of the said Committee for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2004 for the purpose of its Special Study on the health care provided to veterans of war and of peacekeeping missions, as authorized by the Senate on Wednesday, November 20, 2002. The approved budget is as follows:
| Professional and Other Services | $ 4,800 |
| Transport and Communications | $ 11,800 |
| Other Expenditures | $ 530 |
| TOTAL | $ 17,130 |
Respectfully submitted,
LISE BACON
Chair