Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources

Issue 2 - Minutes of Proceedings

OTTAWA, Thursday October 24, 2002
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, Environment and Natural Resources met at 9:35 a.m. this day, in room 705 Victoria Building, 140 Wellington Street, the Honourable Tommy Banks, Chair, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Baker, Banks, Christensen, Kenny, Milne, Spivak, and Watt (7).

Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Gustafson (1).

In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Lynne Myers, Researcher, Science and Technology Division.

Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, October 22, 2002, the committee proceeded to study Bill C-5, An Act respecting the protection of wildlife species at risk in Canada.

APPEARING:

The Honourable David Anderson, P.C., M.P., Minister of the Environment.

WITNESSES:

From Environment Canada:

Karen Brown, Assistant Deputy Minister, Environmental Conservation Service

From Justice Canada:

David Near, Senior Counsel

The Honourable David Anderson made an opening statement. Together with Karen Brown, the Minister answered questions.

David Near answered questions.

At 11:30 a.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Josée Thérien

Clerk of the Committee