Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources
Issue 14 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Tuesday, May 6, 2003
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources met at 6:15 p.m. this day, in room 257 East Block, the Acting Chair the Honourable Ione Christensen, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Baker, P.C., Christensen, Cochrane, Kenny, Milne and Spivak (6).
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 rule 92(2)(e), the committee proceeded in camera for the purpose of considering a draft agenda.
It was agreed, — That the Honourable Senator Christensen serve as Acting Chair for the duration of the meeting.
It was agreed, — That pursuant to Rule 89, the Chair be authorized to hold meetings, to receive evidence when a quorum is not present, provided that a member of the committee of the government and of the opposition are present.
At 6:25 p.m., pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, February 25, 2003, the committee continued its examination of Bill S-10, An Act concerning personal watercraft in navigable waters. (For complete text of Order of Reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No.10, March 25 and 27, 2003.)
WITNESSES:
AS A PANEL:
From BC Marine Trades Association:
Mr. Norm Dyck, Government Relations.
From Atlantic Marine Trades Association:
Ms. Patricia Nelder, Executive Director.
From the Mid-Canada Marine Dealers Association Inc.:
Mr. Ray Mariash, Secretary-Treasurer.
From Collision Analysis Ltd.:
Mr. Marshal Paulo, President.
From Komanoff Energy Associates:
Mr. Charles Komanoff, Author-Researcher.
Mr. Dyck, Ms. Nelder and Mr. Mariash each made a statement and as a panel, the witnesses answered questions.
Mr. Paulo made a statement and answered questions.
Mr. Komanoff made a statement and answered questions.
At 8:20 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Thursday, May 8, 2003
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources met at 9:00 a.m. this day, in room 705 Victoria Building, 140 Wellington Street, the Deputy Chair, the Honourable Mira Spivak, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Baker, P.C., Cochrane, Eyton, Finnerty, Fraser, Merchant, Milne, Sibbeston, Spivak and Watt (10).
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Lynne Myers, Researcher, Science and Technology Division and James McQueen, Researcher, Efsconomics Division.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, November 7, 2002, the committee continued its examination of emerging issues related to its mandate (implementation of the Kyoto Protocol). (For complete text of Order of Reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No.8, February 18, 2003.)
WITNESS:
From the Federation of Canadian Municipalities:
Mme Louise Comeau, Director, Centre for Sustainable Community Development.
Ms. Comeau made a statement and answered questions.
At 10:06 a.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Josée Thérien
Clerk of the Committee