Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
National Security and Defence
Issue 26 - Minutes of Proceedings
TORONTO, Thursday, October 30, 2003
(52)
[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence met this day, at 9:10 a.m. in Salon A, Mountbatten Room, Delta Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, the Chair, the Honourable Colin Kenny, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Banks, Forrestall, Kenny and Meighen (5).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Grant Dawson, Analyst; Commander Gerry Powell; Superintendent Gerald Doucet, RCMP Liaison Officer; Veronica Morris, Communications Officer.
Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.
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.)
WITNESSES:
From the City of Toronto:
Dr. Sheela Basrur, Medical Officer of Health;
Dr. Bonnie Henry, Associate Medical Officer of Health;
Mr. Barry Gutteridge, Commissioner, Department of Works and Emergency Services;
Chief William Stewart, Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services;
Mr. Bruce Farr, Chief and General Manager, Toronto Emergency Medical Services;
Staff Superintendent Emory Gilbert, Operational Support Services, Toronto Police Services.
Dr. Basrur made a statement and with Dr. Henry responded to questions.
At 10:45 a.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 10:55 a.m., the committee resumed its sitting.
Mr. Gutteridge made a statement and with Chief Stewart, Mr. Farr and Staff Superintendent Gilbert 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:
. [Presentation by Dr. Sheela Basrur, Medical Officer of Health, Toronto, October 30, 2003] (Exhibit 5900-2.37/ N2-SS-1, 26, ``137'')
. [Presentation of City of Toronto, by Barry Gutteridge, Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, October 30, 2003] (Exhibit 5900-2.37/N2-SS-1, 26, ``138'')
At 12:40 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
TORONTO, Thursday, October 30, 2003
(53)
[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence met this day, at 2:10 p.m. in Salon A, Mountbatten Room, Delta Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, the Chair, the Honourable Colin Kenny, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Banks, Forrestall, Kenny, Meighen and Wiebe (6).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Grant Dawson, Analyst; Commander Gerry Powell; Superintendent Gerald Doucet, RCMP Liaison Officer; Veronica Morris, Communications Officer.
Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.
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.)
WITNESSES:
From the Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services:
Dr. James Young, Assistant Deputy Minister, Public Safety and Commissioner of Public Security;
Mr. Neil McKerrell, Chief, Emergency Management Ontario.
From the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Ontario:
Dr. Colin D'Cunha, Commissioner of Public Health, Chief Medical Officer of Health.
From the Ontario Provincial Police:
Superintendent Bob Goodall, Bureau Commander, Field and Traffic Support Bureau.
Dr. Young made a statement and with Mr. McKerrell, Dr. D'Cunha and Superintendent Goodall 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:
. [Presentation of the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services to the Senate Committee on National Security and Defence, Toronto, October 30, 2003] (Exhibit 5900-2.37/N2-SS-1, 26, ``139'')
. [A presentation to the Senate Committee reviewing the need for a national security policy for Canada, Emergency Management and the Ontario Provincial Police, Toronto, October 30, 2003] (Exhibit 5900-2.37/ N2-SS-1, 26, ``140'')
At 4:50 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Barbara Reynolds
Clerk of the Committee