Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
National Security and Defence
Issue 12 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Monday, February 14, 2005
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence met this day in camera at 9:35 a.m., in room 7, Victoria Building, the Chair, the Honourable Colin Kenny, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Banks, Cools, Cordy, Day, Forrestall, Kenny and Munson (8).
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 9:53 a.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 10:04 a.m., the committee resumed its sitting in public in room 2.
WITNESSES:
National Defence:
Dan Ross, Assistant Deputy Minister (Information Management);
Vice-Admiral Bruce MacLean, Chief of Maritime Staff;
Vice-Admiral Greg Maddison, Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff.
The Chair made an opening statement.
Dan Ross made a presentation and answered questions.
At 11:32 a.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 11:44 a.m., the committee resumed its sitting in camera in room 7.
In accordance with rule 92(2)(e), the committee considered its draft agenda.
It was moved by the Honourable Senator Munson that the committee adopt the following revised budget:
Professional and Other Services $177,600 Transport and Communications $608,500 Other Expenditures $31,000 Total $817,100
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
At 1:15 p.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 1:39 p.m., the committee resumed its sitting.
At 2:01 p.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 2:03 p.m., the committee resumed its sitting in public in room 2.
The Chair made an opening statement.
Vice-Admiral Bruce MacLean made a presentation and answered questions.
At 3:33 p.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 3:34 p.m., the committee resumed its sitting.
Vice-Admiral Greg Maddison made a presentation and answered questions.
At 5:10 p.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 5:12 p.m., the committee resumed its sitting.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, December 7, 2004, the committee began its examination of Bill C-6, An Act to establish the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and to amend or repeal certain Acts.
WITNESS:
University of British Columbia:
Wesley Pue, Professor.
The Chair made an opening statement.
Wesley Pue made a presentation and answered questions.
At 6:42 p.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 6:45 p.m., the committee resumed its sitting in camera in room 7.
In accordance with rule 92(2)(e), the committee considered its draft agenda.
At 7:00 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Tuesday, February 15, 2005
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence met this day at 3:23 p.m., in room 2, Victoria Building, the Chair, the Honourable Colin Kenny, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Banks, Cools, Day, Forrestall, Kenny, Meighen, Mercer, Munson and Phalen (10).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: William Price, Analyst; Inspector Harold O'Connell, RCMP Liaison Officer; Barry Denofsky, National Security Advisor.
Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, December 7, 2004, the committee continued its examination of Bill C-6, An Act to establish the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and to amend or repeal certain Acts.
APPEARING:
The Honourable Anne McLellan, P.C., M.P., Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.
WITNESSES:
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada:
Margaret Bloodworth, Deputy Minister;
Paul E. Kennedy, Senior Assistant Deputy Solicitor General, Policing and Branch;
Kimber Johnston, Director General, Strategic Policy.
Justice Canada:
Bill Pentney, Assistant Deputy Attorney General.
The Chair made an opening statement.
Minister McLellan made a presentation and answered questions with Margaret Bloodworth and Bill Pentney.
At 5:22 p.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 5:30 p.m., the committee resumed its sitting in camera in room 7.
In accordance with rule 92(2)(e), the committee considered its draft agenda.
At 5:44 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Daniel Charbonneau
Co-Clerk of the Committee
Jodi Turner
Co-Clerk of the Committee