Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
National Security and Defence

Issue 14 - Minutes of Proceedings

VICTORIA, Monday, February 28, 2005
(29)

[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence met this day in camera at 7:35 a.m., in Terrace A, Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour, the Chair, the Honourable Colin Kenny, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Banks, Day, Forrestall, Kenny, Nolin and Stollery (6).

In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: William Price, Analyst; Major General (Ret'd) Keith McDonald, Senior Military Advisor; Inspector Harold O'Connell, RCMP Liaison Officer; Barry Denofsky, National Security Advisor; Captain (N) Kelly Williams, DND Liaison Officer; and Maurice Dessureault, Military Advisor.

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 8:19 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

VICTORIA, Monday, February 28, 2005
(30)

[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence met this day at 1:55 p.m., in Room Pacific A, Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour, the Chair, the Honourable Colin Kenny, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Banks, Day, Forrestall, Kenny, Nolin and Stollery (6).

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:

National Defence:

Rear-Admiral J.Y. Forcier, Commander, MARPAC;

Commodore Roger Girouard, Commander, CANFLTPAC.

Naval Officers Association of Vancouver Island:

Rear-Admiral (Ret'd) Ken Summers.

The Chair made an opening statement.

Rear-Admiral J.Y. Forcier and Commodore Roger Girouard each made a presentation and answered questions.

At 2:20 p.m., Senator Forrestall assumed the chair.

At 2:35 p.m., Senator Kenny returned to the chair.

At 3:26 p.m., the committee suspended its sitting.

At 3:35 p.m., the committee resumed its sitting.

The Chair made an opening statement.

Rear-Admiral (Ret'd) Ken Summers made a presentation and answered questions.

At 5:20 p.m., the committee suspended its sitting.

At 5:30 p.m., the committee resumed its sitting in camera in Room Terrace A.

In accordance with rule 92(2)(e), the committee considered its draft agenda.

At 6:00 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Daniel Charbonneau

Co-Clerk of the Committee

VICTORIA, Monday, February 28, 2005
(31)

[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence met this day at 6:00 p.m., in Room Pacific A, Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour, the Chair, the Honourable Colin Kenny, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Banks, Day, Forrestall, Kenny, Meighen, Nolin and Stollery (7).

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:

Naval Officers Association of Vancouver Island:

Rear-Admiral (Ret'd) Ken Summers.

As individuals:

L. Gary Del Villano;

John T. Marsh;

Robert J. Cross;

John Robertson;

Brian Vernon;

Dawn Boudreau;

David Ross;

Jane Brett;

Katrina Jean Herriot;

Honourary Captain (N) Cedric Steele;

Chuck Thomas;

Thomas C. Heath;

Russell Moore;

M.P.A. Mike Moran;

Jan Drent.

The Chair made an opening statement.

Rear-Admiral (Ret'd) Ken Summers made a statement and acted as moderator.

L. Gary Del Villano, John T. Marsh, Robert J. Cross, John Robertson, Brian Vernon, Dawn Boudreau, David Ross, Jane Brett, Katrina Jean Herriot, Honorary Captain (N) Cedric Steele, Chuck Thomas, Thomas C. Heath, Russell Moore, M.P.A. Moran, and Jan Drent each made a statement and answered questions.

At 6:36 p.m., Senator Forrestall assumed the chair.

At 6:50 p.m., Senator Kenny returned to the chair.

At 7:30 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Jodi Turner

Co-Clerk of the Committee

Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence

Issue 14 - Minutes of Proceedings

Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
National Security and Defence