Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
National Security and Defence
Issue 10 - Minutes of Proceedings
ST. JOHN'S, Wednesday, February 2, 2005
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence met this day in camera at 8:04 a.m., in the Garrison Room, Fairmont Newfoundland, the Chair, the Honourable Colin Kenny, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Banks, Cordy, Day, Forrestall, Kenny and Meighen (7).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: William Price, Analyst; Major General (Ret'd) Keith McDonald, Senior Military Advisor; Captain (N) Kenneth Stewart, DND Liaison Officer; Inspector Harold O'Connell, RCMP Liaison Officer; Barry Denofsky, National Security Advisor; and Veronica Morris, Communications Officer.
Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, October 20, 2004, the committee continued its examination on the need for a national security policy for Canada. (See Issue No. 1, Monday, October 25, 2004, of the committee's proceedings for the full text of the Order of Reference.)
In accordance with rule 92(2)(e), the committee considered its draft agenda.
At 8:57 a.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 9:00 a.m., the committee resumed its sitting in public in the Fort William Ballroom.
WITNESSES:
9 Wing (Gander):
Lieutenant-Colonel Jim Macaleese, Commander.
103 Search and Rescue Squadron (Gander):
Major Brian Wicks, Commander.
Canadian Merchant Service Guild:
Lawrence Dempsey, National President;
Mark Boucher, National Secretary Treasurer.
Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE):
Wayne Fagan, Regional Vice-President;
John Fox, Member.
The Chair made an opening statement.
Lieutenant-Colonel Jim Macaleese and Major Brian Wicks each made a presentation and answered questions.
At 10:12 p.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 11:20 p.m., the committee resumed its sitting.
Lawrence Dempsey and Wayne Fagan each made a presentation and answered questions with Mark Boucher and John Fox.
At 12:14 p.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 12:24 p.m., the committee resumed its sitting in camera in the Garrison Room.
In accordance with rule 92(2)(e), the committee considered its draft agenda.
At 1:03 p.m., Senator Forrestall assumed the chair.
At 1:05 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Daniel Charbonneau
Co-Clerk of the Committee
ST. JOHN'S, Wednesday, February 2, 2005
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence met this day at 1:15 p.m., in the Fort William Ballroom, Fairmont Newfoundland, the Chair, the Honourable Colin Kenny, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Banks, Cordy, Day, Forrestall, Kenny and Meighen (7).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: William Price, Analyst; Major General (Ret'd) Keith McDonald, Senior Military Advisor; Captain (N) Kenneth Stewart, DND Liaison Officer; Inspector Harold O'Connell, RCMP Liaison Officer; Barry Denofsky, National Security Advisor; and Veronica Morris, Communications Officer.
Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, October 20, 2004, the committee continued its examination on the need for a national security policy for Canada. (See Issue No. 1, Monday, October 25, 2004, of the committee's proceedings for the full text of the Order of Reference.)
WITNESSES:
Canadian Coast Guard:
John Butler, Regional Director, Newfoundland and Labrador.
H.M.C.S. Cabot:
Lieutenant-Commander Max Harvey, Commander.
36th Service Battalion:
Lieutenant-Colonel J.F. Camsell.
Royal Newfoundland Regiment (1st Battalion):
Lieutenant-Colonel S.P. Leonard.
The Chair made an opening statement.
John Butler made a presentation and answered questions.
At 2:40 p.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 3:04 p.m., the committee resumed its sitting.
The Chair made an opening statement.
Lieutenant-Commander Max Harvey, Lieutenant-Colonel J.F. Camsell and Lieutenant-Colonel S.P. Leonard each made a presentation and answered questions.
At 4:33 p.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 4:40 p.m., the committee resumed its sitting in camera in the Garrison Room.
In accordance with rule 92(2)(e), the committee considered its draft agenda.
At 5:10 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Daniel Charbonneau Jodi Turner
Co-Clerk of the Committee Co-Clerk of the Committee
ST. JOHN'S, Wednesday, February 2, 2005
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence met this day at 6:00 p.m., in the Fort William Ballroom, Fairmont Newfoundland, the Chair, the Honourable Colin Kenny, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Banks, Cordy, Forrestall, Kenny and Meighen (6).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: William Price, Analyst; Major General (Ret'd) Keith McDonald, Senior Military Advisor; Captain (N) Kenneth Stewart, DND Liaison Officer; Inspector Harold O'Connell, RCMP Liaison Officer; and Barry Denofsky, National Security Advisor.
Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, October 20, 2004, the committee continued its examination on the need for a national security policy for Canada. (See Issue No. 1, Monday, October 25, 2004, of the committee's proceedings for the full text of the Order of Reference.)
WITNESSES:
As individuals:
Greg Doyle;
Geoff Peters;
Harry Gordon Bown;
Don Barter;
James Cahill;
Arthur Howard;
Siobhan Coady;
Carl Powell;
J. Leonard Barron;
Andy Vavasour;
Joy Fitzsimmons;
Bettina Ford;
Tracy Glynn;
James MacLean;
Len Squires;
Jon Summers;
Fraser Ellis;
Kas Talabany.
The Chair made an opening statement.
Greg Doyle made a statement and acted as moderator.
Geoff Peters; Harry Gordon Bown; Don Barter; James Cahill; Arthur Howard; Siobhan Coady; Carl Powell; J. Leonard Barron; Andy Vavasour; Joy Fitzsimmons; Bettina Ford; Tracy Glynn; James MacLean; Len Squires; Jon Summers; Fraser Ellis; and Kas Talabany each made a presentation and answered questions.
At 7:45 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Daniel Charbonneau
Clerk of the Committee
ST. JOHN'S, Thursday, February 3, 2005
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence met this day in camera at 8:00 a.m., in the Garrison Room, Fairmont Newfoundland, the Chair, the Honourable Colin Kenny, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Banks, Cordy, Forrestall, Kenny and Meighen (6).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: William Price, Analyst; Major General (Ret'd) Keith McDonald, Senior Military Advisor; Captain (N) Kenneth Stewart, DND Liaison Officer; Inspector Harold O'Connell, RCMP Liaison Officer; and Barry Denofsky, National Security Advisor.
Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, October 20, 2004, the committee continued its examination on the need for a national security policy for Canada. (See Issue No. 1, Monday, October 25, 2004, of the committee's proceedings for the full text of the Order of Reference.)
In accordance with rule 92(2)(e), the committee considered its draft agenda.
At 9:00 a.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 9:06 a.m., the committee resumed its sitting in public in the Fort William Ballroom.
WITNESSES:
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador:
The Honourable Trevor Taylor, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture and Minister Responsible for Labrador.
House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador:
John Hickey, MHA, Lake Melville.
Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay:
Leo Abbas, Mayor.
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary:
Richard Deering, Chief of Police.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police:
Bill Smith, Chief Superintendent.
The Chair made an opening statement.
Trevor Taylor, John Hickey and Leo Abbas made a statement and answered questions.
At 10:13 a.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 10:16 a.m., the committee resumed its sitting.
The Chair made an opening statement.
Richard Deering and Bill Smith each made a presentation and answered questions.
At 11:36 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Jodi Turner
Co-Clerk of the Committee