Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Fisheries and Oceans

Issue 3 - Minutes of Proceedings

OTTAWA, Thursday, February 3, 2005
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans met this day, in camera, at 10:49 a.m., in room 256-S, Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Gerald J. Comeau, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Adams, Comeau, Hubley, Mahovlich, and St. Germain P.C. (5).

In attendance: Claude Emery, Research Analyst, Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, October 28, 2004, the committee continued its examination of issues relating to the federal government's new and evolving policy framework for managing Canada's fisheries and oceans. (For complete text of Order of Reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 1, dated October 7, 2004.)

The committee considered its agenda pursuant to rule 92(2)(e).

At 11:51 a.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

François Michaud

Acting Clerk of the Committee

OTTAWA, Tuesday, February 8, 2005
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans met this day, at 7:05 p.m., in room 505, Victoria Building, the Chair, the Honourable Gerald J. Comeau, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Adams, Comeau, Hubley, Mahovlich, St. Germain, P.C., and Watt (6).

Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C. (1).

In attendance: Claude Emery, Research Analyst, Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament.

APPEARING:

The Honourable Geoff Regan, P.C., M.P., Minister of Fisheries and Oceans.

WITNESSES:

Shawn Murphy, P.C., M.P., Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada:

Larry Murray, Deputy Minister;

John Adams, Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard;

Wendy Watson-Wright, Assistant Deputy Minister, Science;

Sue Kirby, Assistant Deputy Minister, Oceans and Habitat;

David Bevan, Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Aquaculture Management;

Robert Bergeron, Director General, Small Craft Harbours.

Messrs. Regan and Murphy made a statement and, with Messrs. Bevan and Murray, answered questions.

At 9:16 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

OTTAWA, Thursday, February 10, 2005
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans met this day, at 10:50 a.m., in room 160-S, Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Gerald J. Comeau, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Adams, Comeau, Hubley, Mahovlich, Merchant, Phalen, St. Germain P.C., and Watt (8).

In attendance: Claude Emery, Research Analyst, Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament.

WITNESS:

As an individual:

Daniel W. MacInnes, Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Saint Francis Xavier University.

Mr. MacInnes made a statement and answered questions.

At 12:48 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

OTTAWA, Thursday, February 17, 2005
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans met this day, at 10:53 a.m., in room 160-S, Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Gerald J. Comeau, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Adams, Comeau, Hubley, Johnson, Meighen, Merchant, Phalen, St. Germain P.C., and Watt (9).

In attendance: Claude Emery, Research Analyst, Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament.

WITNESS:

As an individual:

Parzival Copes, Emeritus Professor of Economics, Institute of Fisheries Analysis and Centre for Coastal Studies, Simon Fraser University.

Mr. Copes made a statement and answered questions.

At 12:12 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

OTTAWA, Thursday, February 24, 2005
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans met this day, at 10:53 a.m., in room 160-S, Centre Block, the Deputy Chair, the Honourable Elizabeth Hubley, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Adams, Comeau, Hubley, Mahovlich, Meighen, and Watt (6).

In attendance: Claude Emery, Research Analyst, Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament.

WITNESSES:

Canadian Council of Professional Fish Harvesters:

Earle McCurdy, Fish Food and Allied Workers, CCPFH President;

Christine Hunt, Native Brotherhood of British Columbia, CCPFH Vice-President

John Sutcliffe, CCPFH Executive Director;

O'Neil Cloutier, Alliance des pêcheurs professionnels du Québec, CCPFH Secretary-Treasurer;

Rachel Josée Chiasson, Fédération régionale acadienne des pêcheurs professionnels;

Ronnie Heighton, Gulf Nova Scotia Fleet Planning Board;

Rick Nickerson, Maritime Fishermen's Union;

Sandy Siegel, Maritime Fishermen's Union;

Keith Paugh, Prince Edward Island Fishermen's Association.

Mr. McCurdy, Ms. Hunt, and Messrs. Cloutier, Siegel, Nickerson, and Paugh made statements and, with Mr. Sutcliffe, answered questions.

At 12:26 p.m., the committee proceeded in camera, pursuant to rule 92(2)(e), to consider its agenda.

At 12:31 p.m., the committee resumed in public.

The Honourable Senator Comeau moved that the committee adopt the following draft budget application for its study of the federal government's framework for managing Canada's fisheries and oceans for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2006.

Professional and Other Services	$ 101,000
Transportation and Communications	243,146
All Other Expenditures	17,000
Total	$ 361,146

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

At 12:33 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Till Heyde

Clerk of the Committee

Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans

Issue 3 - Minutes of Proceedings

Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Fisheries and Oceans