Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Fisheries and Oceans
Issue 8 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Thursday, June 2, 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, Cowan, Hubley, Merchant, and Watt (6).
In attendance: Claude Emery, Research Analyst, Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
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.)
WITNESSES:
Town of Harbour Breton, Newfoundland and Labrador:
His Worship Don Stewart, Mayor.
Harbour Breton Industrial Adjustment Services Committee:
David Vardy, Chair;
Bill Carter, Research Coordinator.
Fish Food and Allied Workers (Harbour Breton):
Eric Day, Chair.
Messrs. Vardy, Stewart, and Day made statements and, with Mr. Carter, answered questions.
At 12:52 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Thursday, June 9, 2005
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans met this day, at 10:46 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, Cowan, Hubley, and Mahovlich (5).
In attendance: Claude Emery, Research Analyst, Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
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.)
WITNESSES:
British Columbia Seafood Alliance:
Rob Morley, Fisheries Council of Canada / Canadian Fishing Co.;
Mike Featherstone, Pacific Urchin Harvesters Association;
Tom Kasmer, Gulf Trollers Association;
Christina Burridge, Executive Director.
Ms. Burridge and Messrs. Featherstone, Kasmer, and Morley made statements and answered questions.
At 12:44 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Thursday, June 16, 2005
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans met this day, in camera, 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, Cowan, Johnson, Peterson, and Watt (6).
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.)
Pursuant to rule 92(2(e), the committee considered its agenda.
At 12:15 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Till Heyde
Clerk of the Committee