Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources
Issue 19 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Tuesday, September 16, 2003
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources met at 5:15 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, Finnerty, Merchant, Milne and Spivak (7).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Lynne Myers, Research Analyst, Science and Technology.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
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:
From the Department of Fisheries and Oceans:
Mr. Tim Meisner, Acting Director General, Marine Programs Directorate;
Mr. Daniel Haché, Acting Director, Safety, Environmental Response Systems;
Mr. Aziz Saheb-Ettaba, Counsel, Legal Services.
As an individual:
Mr. Todd Lucier, Northern Edge Algonquin Inc.
Mr. Meisner made a statement and together the witnesses from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans answered questions.
At 6:05 p.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 6:12 p.m., the committee resumed its sitting.
Mr. Lucier made a statement and answered questions.
At 7:05 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Thursday, September 18, 2003
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources met at 9 a.m. this day, in room 257 East Block, the Honourable Tommy Banks, Chair, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Banks, Christensen, Cochrane, Finnerty, Merchant, Milne, Spivak and Stratton (8).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Lynne Myers, Research Analyst, Science and Technology.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
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.)
It was agreed, — That the committee proceed to clause-by-clause consideration of Bill S-10.
It was agreed, — That the Title stand postponed
It was agreed, — That the Preamble stand postponed
It was agreed, — That clause 1 stand postponed
It was agreed, — That clause 2 to 11 carry
It was agreed, — That clause 1 carry
It was agreed, — That the preamble carry
It was agreed, — That the title carry
It was agreed, — That the Bill be adopted without amendment
It was agreed, — That the Chair report this Bill at the next sitting of the Senate.
The committee received numerous letters and the following briefs by individuals / organizations during the consideration of Bill S-10:
The Honourable Mira Spivak;
Atlantic Marine Trades Association;
British Columbia Marine Trades Association;
Canadian Coalition of Provincial Cottage Associations;
Canadian Marine Manufacturers' Association;
Canadian Recreational Canoeing Association;
Canadian Yachting Association;
Department of Fisheries and Oceans;
Charles Komanoff;
Mid-Canada Marine Dealers Association;
Ontario Recreational Boating Advisory Council; and
Regroupement des associations pour la protection de l'environnement des lacs et des cours d'eau de l'Estrie et du haut bassin de la rivière Saint-François (RAPPEL).
At 9:05 a.m., pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, September 17, 2003, the committee proceeded to study Bill C-42, An Act respecting the protection of the Antarctic Environment.
WITNESSES:
From the Department of the Environment:
Mr. George Enei, Director, Conservation Priorities Branch;
Ms. Anne Daniel, General Counsel, Legal Services.
Mr. Enei made a statement and together the witnesses answered questions.
It was agreed, — That the committee proceed to clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-42.
The Honourable Senator Milne moved, — That the committee dispense with clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-42, An Act respecting the protection of the Antarctic Environment and, — That the Bill be adopted without amendment and, — That the Chair report this Bill today.
The question being put on the motion, — It was agreed.
The committee received briefs by the following individuals/organizations during the consideration of Bill C-42:
Department of the Environment.
At 10:12 a.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Josée Thérien
Clerk of the Committee