Proceedings of the Standing Committee on
Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration
Issue 1 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Tuesday, October 4, 2004
(1)
The Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration met in camera at 2:30 p.m. this day, the Honourable Lise Bacon (Chair) presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Bacon, Cook, Gauthier, Gill, Jaffer, Keon, Munson, Robichaud, P.C. and Stratton (10).
Other senators present: The Honourable Senators Di Nino, Oliver and Prud'homme, P.C. (3).
In attendance: Ms. Ann Dufour, Director of Human Resources, Ms. Nicole Proulx, Manager, Staff Relations and Compensation, Human Resources, Mr. Philip Johnson, Consultant, Hay Group and other senior Senate officials.
At 4:08 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Paul C. Bélisle
Clerk of the Senate and Clerk of the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration
Heather Lank
Recording Secretary
OTTAWA, Thursday, October 7, 2004
(2)
The Standing Senate Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration met at 1:30 p.m. this day, the Honourable George J. Furey (Chair) presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Banks, Cook, De Bané, P.C., Di Nino, Furey, Jaffer, Kenny, Lynch-Staunton, Massicotte, Nolin, Robichaud, P.C. and Stratton (12).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Prud'homme, P.C. (1).
In attendance: Mr. Paul C. Bélisle, Clerk of the Senate, other senior Senate officials.
The Clerk of the Senate and Clerk of the Committee presided over the election of the Chair.
IE/2004-10-07/006 — Election of Chair
It was moved by the Honourable Senator Banks that the Honourable Senator Furey be elected Chair of the Committee.
The question being put on the motion, it was — Resolved in the affirmative.
IE/2004-10-07/007 — Election of Deputy Chair
It was moved by the Honourable Senator Stratton that the Honourable Senator Nolin be elected Deputy Chair of the Committee.
The question being put on the motion, it was — Resolved in the affirmative.
IE/2004-10-07/008 — Adoption of Minutes of Proceedings
It was moved by Senator Stratton that the Minutes of Proceedings of October 4, 2004 be adopted.
IE/2004-10-07/009 — Motion to Print Committee Proceedings
It was moved by the Honourable Senator Robichaud that the committee print 200 copies of its Proceedings.
The question being put on the motion, it was — Resolved in the affirmative.
IE/2004-10-07/010 — Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (Steering Committee)
It was moved by the Honourable Senator Jaffer, seconded by Senator Stratton:
That the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure be composed of the Chair, the Deputy Chair and one other member of the committee, to be designated after the usual consultation; and that the quorum be three (3) members;
That the subcommittee be authorized, subject to the approval of the full committee, to strike other Subcommittees; and
That if the full committee is unable to meet, the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (Steering Committee) be authorized to deal with and resolve immediate administrative problems; and that it report its decisions at the first meeting thereafter.
After discussion, it was agreed that the other member of the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (Steering Committee) will be designated at the next meeting or until the composition of the committee, with respect to committee chairs being members of this committee, is resolved.
The question being put on the motion, it was — Resolved in the affirmative.
At 1:38 p.m., the committee proceeded in camera.
At 1:43 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Paul C. Bélisle
Clerk of the Senate and Clerk of the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration
Heather Lank
Recording Secretary
OTTAWA, Thursday, October 21, 2004
(3)
The Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration met in camera at 8:36 a.m. this day, the Honourable George J. Furey (Chair) presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Banks, Cook, Day, De Bané, P.C., Di Nino, Furey, Kenny, Keon, Lynch-Staunton, Massicotte, Nolin, Poulin and Stratton (13).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Stollery (1).
In attendance: Mr. Paul C. Bélisle, Clerk of the Senate, other senior Senate officials.
At 9:42 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Paul C. Bélisle
Clerk of the Senate and Clerk of the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration
Heather Lank
Recording Secretary
OTTAWA, Thursday, October 28, 2004
(4)
The Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration met in camera at 8:34 a.m. this day, the Honourable George J. Furey (Chair) presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Cook, De Bané, P.C., Furey, Kenny, Keon, Lynch- Staunton, Massicotte, Nolin, Poulin and Stratton (10).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Stollery (1).
In attendance: Mr. Paul C. Bélisle, Clerk of the Senate, other senior Senate officials.
At 10:22 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Paul C. Bélisle
Clerk of the Senate and Clerk of the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration
Gary O'Brien
Recording Secretary
OTTAWA, Thursday, November 4, 2004
(5)
The Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration met in camera at 8:34 a.m. this day, the Honourable George J. Furey (Chair) presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Banks, Cook, De Bané, P.C., Furey, Jaffer, Kenny, Keon, Lynch-Staunton, Massicotte, Nolin, Poulin, Smith, P.C. and Stratton (13).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Stollery (1).
In attendance: Mr. Paul C. Bélisle, Clerk of the Senate, other senior Senate officials.
At 9:30 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Paul C. Bélisle
Clerk of the Senate and Clerk of the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration
Gary O'Brien
Recording Secretary
OTTAWA, Thursday, November 18, 2004
(6)
The Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration met in camera at 8:37 a.m. this day, the Honourable George J. Furey (Chair) presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Banks, Cook, Day, Di Nino, Furey, Kenny, Keon, Lynch-Staunton, Massicotte, Poulin, Smith and Stratton (12).
In attendance: Mr. Paul C. Bélisle, Clerk of the Senate, other senior Senate officials.
At 9:30 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Paul C. Bélisle
Clerk of the Senate and Clerk of the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration
Gary O'Brien
Recording Secretary
OTTAWA, Thursday, December 2, 2004
(7)
The Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration met in camera at 8:35 a.m. this day, the Honourable George J. Furey (Chair) presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Cook, De Bané, P.C., Di Nino, Furey, Keon, Lynch- Staunton, Massicotte, Nolin, Poulin, Smith, P.C. and Stratton (11).
Other senators present: The Honourable Senators Prud'homme, P.C. and Watt (2).
In attendance: Mr. Paul C. Bélisle, Clerk of the Senate, other senior Senate officials.
WITNESSES:
International and Interparliamentary Affairs:
Eric Janse, Principal Clerk and Director General;
Elizabeth Rody, A/Chief of Protocol and Conference Coordinator.
At 10:55 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Paul C. Bélisle
Clerk of the Senate and Clerk of the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration
Gary O'Brien
Recording Secretary
OTTAWA, Tuesday, December 14, 2004
(8)
The Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration met in camera at 8:45 a.m. this day, the Honourable George J. Furey (Chair) presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Banks, Cook, Day, Furey, Jaffer, Kenny, Keon, Lynch-Staunton, Massicotte, Nolin, Poulin, Smith, P.C. and Stratton (13).
In attendance: Mr. Paul C. Bélisle, Clerk of the Senate, other senior Senate officials.
At 11:00 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Paul C. Bélisle
Clerk of the Senate and Clerk of the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration
Gary O'Brien
Recording Secretary