Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources
Issue 16 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Tuesday, May 27, 2003
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources met at 6:04 p.m. this day, in room 257 East Block, the Chair, the Honourable Tommy Banks, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Banks, Buchanan, Finnerty, Kenny, Merchant, Ringuette, Spivak and Watt (8).
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, May 13, 2003, the committee proceeded to study Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.
APPEARING:
The Honourable David Anderson, P.C., M.P., Minister of the Environment.
WITNESSES:
From the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency:
Robert G. Connelly, Vice-President, Policy Development;
Heather Smith, Senior Legal Counsel.
The Honourable David Anderson, Minister of the Environment, made a statement and together with Mr. Connelly and Ms. Smith, answered questions.
At 7:10 p.m., pursuant to rule 92(2)(e), the committee proceeded in camera for the consideration of a draft agenda.
At 7:15 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Tuesday, June 3, 2003
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources met at 5:12 p.m. this day, in room 257 East Block, the Chair, the Honourable Tommy Banks, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Banks, Buchanan, Christensen, Eyton, Finnerty, Kenny, Merchant, Milne, Spivak and Watt (10).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Ringuette (1).
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Lynne Myers, Researcher, Science and Technology Division and Monique Hébert, Researcher, Law and Government Division.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, May 13, 2003, the committee continued its examination of Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.
WITNESS:
From the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society:
Stephen Hazell, Executive Director and General Counsel.
Mr. Hazell made a statement and answered questions.
It was agreed, — That the committee proceed to clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-9.
It was agreed, — That the Title stand postponed.
It was agreed, — That clauses 1 to 34 carry.
It was agreed, — That the Title carry.
It was agreed, — That this Bill be adopted without amendment.
It was agreed, — That the Chair report this bill at the next sitting of the Senate.
The committee received briefs by the following individuals/organizations during the consideration of Bill C-9:
The Honourable David Anderson, Minister of the Environment; and
Stephen Hazell, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society.
At 6:05 p.m., the committee proceeded in camera pursuant to rule 92(2)(e) for the consideration of a future agenda.
At 6:20 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Josée Thérien
Clerk of the Committee