Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources
Issue 4 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Tuesday, November 19, 2002
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, Environment and Natural Resources met at 5:07 p.m. this day, in room 257, East Block, the Honourable Tommy Banks, Chair, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Banks, Buchanan, P.C., Christensen, Eyton, Kenny, Milne, Spivak and Watt (8).
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Lynne Myers, Researcher, Science and Technology Division and James McQueen, Researcher, Economics 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. (For complete text of Order of Reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 2, October 24, 2002.)
WITNESSES:
AS A PANEL:
From the Land Resource Partnership:
David Pope, Director.
From the Ontario Property and Environmental Rights Alliance:
Bob Woolham, President, Association of Rural Property Owners (member organization and eastern Ontario representative of the OPERA coalition).
From Justice Canada:
David Near, Senior Counsel.
David Pope and Bob Woolham each made a statement. Together the witnesses answered questions.
At 6:02, the meeting was suspended.
At 6:11, the meeting resumed.
David Near answered questions.
At 6:40, the committee proceeded in camera, pursuant to rule 92(2)(f) for the purpose of studying a draft budget.
It was agreed, — That the following budget application for the committee's special study be approved for submission to the Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration:
Summary of Expenditures
Professional and Other Services $ 37,900
Transportation and Communications $ 153,390
Other Expenditures $ 2,000
TOTAL $ 193,290
At 6:50 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Thursday, November 21, 2002
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, Environment and Natural Resources met at 8:35 a.m. this day, in room 257, East Block, the Honourable Tommy Banks, Chair, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Baker, Banks, Buchanan, P.C., Christensen, Cochrane, Eyton, Finnerty, Kenny, Milne, Spivak and Watt (11).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Sibbeston (1).
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Lynne Myers, Researcher, Science and Technology Division and James McQueen, Researcher, Economics 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. (For complete text of Order of Reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 2, October 24, 2002.)
WITNESS:
From the Western Canada Wilderness Committee:
Gwen Barlee, Endangered Species Coordinator.
The Honourable Senator Watt shared with the other members his concerns regarding the non-derogation clause contained in this Bill.
It was agreed, — That the Steering Committee discuss this matter and decide how to deal with this issue.
At 9:10 a.m., Gwen Barlee made an opening statement and answered questions.
At 10:25 a.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Josée Thérien
Clerk of the Committee