Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources
Issue 2 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Tuesday, February 17, 2004
(4)
[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, Environment and Natural Resources met in camera at 5:25 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, P.C., Christensen, Cochrane, Finnerty, Merchant, Milne, Spivak, and Watt (9).
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Lynne Myers, Research Analyst, Science and Technology and Frédéric Beauregard-Tellier, Economics Division.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 the committee continued its examination of emerging issues related to its mandate. (For complete text of Order of Reference, see proceedings of the Committee, Issue No. 1)
Pursuant to rule 92(2)(f) the committee proceeded in camera for the consideration of a draft report.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, February 12, 2004 the Committee proceeded to study Bill S-8 An Act concerning personal watercraft in navigable waters.
Pursuant to rule 92(2)(e) the committee proceeded in camera for the consideration of a draft agenda.
At 6:10 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Tuesday, February 24, 2004
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, Environment and Natural Resources met at 6:01 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, P.C., Christensen, Cochrane, Finnerty, Kenny, Milne and Spivak, (8).
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Lynne Myers, Research Analyst, Science and Technology and Frédéric Beauregard-Tellier, Economics Division.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
It was agreed — That the following budget application for legislation be approved for submission to the Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration:
Summary of Expenditures
Professional and Other Services
3,000
Transport and Communications
0
Other Expenditures
1,000
Total
4,000
At 6:08 p.m., pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, February 12, 2004 the Committee proceeded to study Bill S-8, An Act concerning personal watercraft in navigable waters.
WITNESSES:
IN A PANEL:
From the Canadian Marine Manufacturers Association:
J. A. (Sandy) Currie, Executive Director.
From BC Marine Trades Association:
Norm Dyck, Government Relations.
From the Canadian Nature Federation:
Julie Gelfand, President.
Ms Gelfand, Mr. Dyck and Mr. Currie each made a statement and 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 7:21 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Josée Thérien
Clerk of the Committee