Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
National Security and Defence
Issue 20 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Monday, June 16, 2003
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence met this day in camera, at 9:35 a.m., in room 160-S (Subcommittee Room), Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Colin Kenny, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Banks, Cordy, Day, Forrestall and Kenny (6).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Grant Purves Grant Dawson and David Goetz, Analysts; Major General (Ret'd) Keith McDonald, Senior Military Adviser; Chief Superintendent Jean- Pierre Witty, RCMP Liaison Officer; Lieutenant-Colonel David Belovich, DND Liaison Officer; Till Heyde, Clerk; Sandeep Mukerji, Legislative Clerk, Veronica Morris, Communications Officer.
Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.
In accordance with rule 92(2)(e) and (f) the committee considered its draft agenda and its draft report.
At 10:12 a.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 10:15 a.m., the committee continued its meeting in public in room 160-S, Centre Block.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, June 11, 2003, the committee commenced its examination of Bill C-31, An Act to amend the Pension Act and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act.
WITNESSES:
From the Department of Veterans Affairs:
Mr. Bryson Guptill, Director, Program Policy Directorate.
From the Department of National Defence:
Lieutenant-Colonel Brian Sutherland, Canadian Forces Liaison Officer to Veterans Affairs Canada.
From the Royal Canadian Mounted Police:
Inspector Earla-Kim McColl, Officer in Charge, Operational Policy Section, National Contract Policing Branch;
Mr. Brent Merkley, Benefits Policy Analyst, National Compensation Policy Centre.
Mr. Guptill made a statement and responded to questions.
Lieutenant-Colonel Sutherland made a statement and responded to questions.
Inspector McColl made a statement and with Mr. Merkley responded to questions.
It was moved by Senator Atkins, — That the committee proceed to clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-31, An Act to amend the Pension Act and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act.
It was agreed, — That the title stand postponed.
It was agreed, — That clauses 1 to 7 carry.
It was agreed, — That the title carry.
It was agreed, — That the bill carry.
It was agreed, — That Bill C-31 be reported without amendment to the Senate.
It was agreed, — That the Deputy Chair would present the report.
At 11:30 a.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At. 11:34 a.m., the committee resumed its sitting.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Friday, June 13, 2003, the committee commenced its examination of Bill C-44, An Act to compensate military members injured during service.
WITNESSES:
From the Department of National Defence:
Lieutenant-Colonel Dan Dunlop, Quality of Life;
Mr. Alex Weatherston, Counsel, Legislative and Regulatory Services, Department of Justice assigned to Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces;
Ms. Nathalie Hébert, Legislative Project Manager, Legislative and Regulatory Services, Legal Adviser for Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces;
Mr. Patrick James, Special Adviser, Legal and International Affairs, Office of the Minister of National Defence.
Lieutenant-Colonel Dunlop made a statement and with Mr. Weatherston, Ms. Hébert and Mr. James, responded to questions.
It was agreed, — That the committee proceed to clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-44, An Act to compensate military members injured during service.
It was agreed, — That the title stand postponed.
It was agreed, — That clauses 2 to 23 carry.
It was agreed, — That the schedule carry.
It was agreed, — That clause 1, which contains the short title carry.
It was agreed, — That the title carry.
It was agreed, — That the bill carry.
It was agreed, — That Bill C-44 be reported without amendment to the Senate.
It was agreed, — That the Deputy Chair would present the report.
At 12:23 p.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At. 12:27 p.m., the committee resumed its sitting.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, October 30, 2002, the committee proceeded upon its examination on the need for a national security policy for Canada. (See Issue No. 1, Monday, November 4, 2002, for the full text of the Order of Reference.)
WITNESS:
From the Department of National Defence:
Captain (N) Larry Hickey, Assistant Chief of Staff Plans and Operations (for Maritime Forces Atlantic).
Captain Hickey made a statement and responded to questions.
Pursuant to the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, October 28, 2002, the following material was filed as exhibits with the Clerk.
["Notes for an Address by Bryson Guptill, Director, Program Policy, Department of Veterans Affairs for the clause-by-clause on Bill C-31, June 16, 2003"] (Exhibit 5900- 2.37/N2-SS-1, 20, "90")
["Notes for an Address by LCol Brian Sutherland, Canadian Forces Liaison Officer to Veterans Affairs, for the clause-by-clause on Bill C-31" June 16, 2003] (Exhibit 5900- 2.37/N2-SS-1, 20, "91")
["Opening Statement (Bill C-31)" by Inspector Earla-Kim McColl, Community Contract and Aboriginal Policing Services, Monday June 16, 2003] (Exhibit 5900-2.37/N2-SS-1, 20, "92")
["Reserve Service" June 16, 2003] (Exhibit 5900-2.37/N2-SS-1, 20, "93")
["Opening Remarks by Captain (N) Laurence Hickey, Maritime Forces Atlantic Assistance Chief of Staff Plans and Operation" June 16, 2003] (Exhibit 5900-2.37/N2-SS- 1, 20, "94")
At 1:52 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Monday, June 16, 2003
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence met this day in camera, at 2 p.m., in room 160-S (Subcommittee Room), Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Colin Kenny, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Cordy, Day, Forrestall and Kenny (5).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Grant Purves and Grant Dawson, Analysts; Major General (Ret'd) Keith McDonald, Senior Military Adviser; Chief Superintendent Jean-Pierre Witty, RCMP Liaison Officer; Lieutenant-Colonel David Belovich, DND Liaison Officer; Veronica Morris, Communications Officer.
In accordance with rule 92(2)(f) the committee considered an interim report of the Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs.
It was moved by the Honourable Senator Cordy, — That the report be adopted.
The question being put on the motion it was adopted in the affirmative.
At 2:20 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Barbara Reynolds
Clerk of the Committee