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National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs

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Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
National Security and Defence

Issue 9 - Minutes of Proceedings

VANCOUVER, Monday, January 29, 2007
(17)

[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence met this day at 1:30 p.m. in the Pinnacle III Room, Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Hotel, the Chair, the Honourable Colin Kenny, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Day, Kenny, Meighen, Moore and St. Germain, P.C. (6).

In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Melissa Radford and Jason Yung, Analysts; Major-General (Ret'd) Keith McDonald, Senior Military Advisor; Barry Denofsky, National Security Advisor; Inspector Richard Haye, RCMP Liaison Officer; and Captain (N) John Gardam, DND Liaison Officer.

Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, April 27, 2006, the committee continued its examination on the need for a national security policy for Canada. (See Issue No. 1, Tuesday, April 25, 2006, of the committee's proceedings for the full text of the Order of Reference.)

WITNESSES:

National Defence:

Rear-Admiral Roger Girouard, OMM, CD, Commander, Maritime Forces Pacific (MARPAC);

Captain (N) Jim Heath, CD, Assistant Chief of Staff, Operations (J3), Maritime Forces Pacific Headquarters;

Colonel John Crosman, Assistant Chief of Staff Plans, Maritime Forces Pacific Headquarters.

City of Vancouver:

Patricia Doge, Director, Risk & Emergency Management;

Jackie Kloosterboer, Emergency Management Coordinator, Risk & Emergency Management;

Daniel Stevens, Emergency Management Coordinator, Risk & Emergency Management.

Vancouver Fire & Rescue:

Brian Inglis, General Manager/Task Force Leader;

Tim Armstrong, Assistant Chief, Special Operations.

Vancouver Police Department:

Steve Sweeney, Superintendant.

Rear-Admiral Roger Girouard made a presentation and answered questions with Captain (N) Jim Heath and Colonel John Crosman.

At 3 p.m., the committee suspended.

At 3:11 p.m., the committee resumed.

Patricia Doge, Brian Inglis and Steve Sweeney each made a presentation and answered questions with Jackie Kloosterboer, Daniel Stevens and Tim Armstrong.

The following material was filed as exhibits with the Clerk:

  • [RCMP, Souccar, Assistant Commissioner Raf, Federal and International Operations, Opening remarks, October 2, 2006] (5900-1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 ``35'')

  • [National Defence, Dumais, Lieutenant-General M.J., Commander, Canada Command, Opening remarks, October 2, 2006] (5900-1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 ``36'')

  • [National Defence, Reply to additional questions taken on notice at meeting of October 2, 2006] (5900-1.39/N2- SS-1-7 28 ``37'')

  • [National Defence, Reply to question taken on notice at meeting of November 20, 2006] (5900-1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 ``38'')

  • [Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Marcoux, R., Document — Supervisory Committee for the Intelligence and Security Services] (5900-1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 ``39'')

  • [Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, Fox, James, Assistant Deputy Minister (Bilateral Relations), Opening remarks] (5900-1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 ``40'')

  • [National Defence, Reply to additional questions taken on notice at meeting of October 16, 2006] (5900-1.39/N2- SS-1-7 28 ``41'')

  • [Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, Reply to additional questions taken on notice at meeting of December 11, 2006] (5900-1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 ``42'')

  • [Minister of International Cooperation and Minister for La Francophonie and Official Languages, Hon. Josée Verner, P.C., M.P., Reply to letter of October 19, 2006 re: appearance before the committee and request for status report on funding] (5900-1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 ``43'')

  • [Constable, LCol D.S., Commanding Officer, 410 Tactical Fighter (Operational Training) Squadron, PowerPoint briefing] (5900-1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 ``44'')

  • [RCMP, Waterfront Joint Forces Operation — British Columbia] (5900-1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 ``45'')

  • [City of Vancouver, Presentation, Fact Sheet — Emergency Management in Vancouver] (5900-1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 ``46'')

  • [Girouard, Rear-Admiral, Commander, Maritime Forces Pacific (MARPAC), Maps] (5900-1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 ``47'')

At 4:35 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

EDMONTON, Tuesday, January 30, 2007
(18)

[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence met this day at 8:30 a.m. in Salon 5/6, Shaw Conference Centre, the Chair, the Honourable Colin Kenny, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Banks, Day, Kenny, Meighen, Moore and St. Germain, P.C. (7).

In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Melissa Radford and Jason Yung, Analysts; Major-General (Ret'd) Keith McDonald, Senior Military Advisor; Barry Denofsky, National Security Advisor; Inspector Richard Haye, RCMP Liaison Officer; and Captain (N) John Gardam, DND Liaison Officer.

Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, April 27, 2006, the committee continued its examination on the need for a national security policy for Canada. (See Issue No. 1, Tuesday, April 25, 2006, of the committee's proceedings for the full text of the Order of Reference.)

WITNESSES:

Government of Alberta:

Mark Egener, Managing Director, Emergency Management Alberta;

Colin Blair, Director of Operations and Training, Emergency Management Alberta.

City of Edmonton:

His Worship Mayor Stephen Mandel;

Steve Rapanos, Chief, Emergency Medical Services;

John Lamb, Deputy Chief, Fire Rescue;

Bob Black, Director, Office of Emergency Preparedness;

Inspector Darren Eastcott, Edmonton Police Services.

Mark Egener made a presentation and answered questions with Colin Blair.

At 10:05 a.m., the committee suspended.

At 10:21 a.m., the committee resumed.

His Worship Mayor Stephen Mandel made a presentation and answered questions with Steve Rapanos, John Lamb, Bob Black and Darren Eastcott.

The following material was filed as exhibits with the Clerk:

  • [Alberta Government, Egener, Mark, Presentation — Strengthening Alberta's Emergency Management System Towards a World-Class System] (5900-1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 ``48'')

  • [Northern Alberta Amputee Program (NAAP), Information Booklet] (5900-1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 ``49'')

  • [Mandel, His Worship Mayor Stephen, Speaking Notes, January 30, 2007] (5900-1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 ``50'')

At 11:31 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

CALGARY, Thursday, February 1, 2007
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence met this day at 9:00 a.m. in the Kensington Room, Calgary Marriott Hotel, the Chair, the Honourable Colin Kenny, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Banks, Day, Kenny, Meighen, Moore and St. Germain, P.C. (7).

In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Melissa Radford and Jason Yung, Analysts; Major-General (Ret'd) Keith McDonald, Senior Military Advisor; Barry Denofsky, National Security Advisor; Inspector Richard Haye, RCMP Liaison Officer; and Captain (N) John Gardam, DND Liaison Officer.

Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, April 27, 2006, the committee continued its examination on the need for a national security policy for Canada. (See Issue No. 1, Tuesday, April 25, 2006, of the committee's proceedings for the full text of the Order of Reference.)

WITNESSES:

City of Calgary:

Fire Chief (William) Bruce Burrell, Director of Disaster Services;

Tom Sampson, Chief of Emergency Medical Services;

Chief of Police Jack Beaton;

Steve Dongworth, Deputy Chief of Emergency Management (Fire Department);

Don Wilson, Hazardous Materials Coordinator (Fire Department).

Fire Chief Bruce Burrell made a presentation and answered questions with Tom Sampson, Chief Jack Beaton, Steve Dongworth and Don Wilson.

At 10:00 a.m., Senator Meighen assumed the chair.

At 10:18 a.m., Senator Kenny returned to the chair.

The following material was filed as exhibits with the Clerk:

  • [City of Calgary, Burrell, W. (Bruce), Director, City of Calgary Disaster Services, Presentation to the committee, February 1, 2007] (5900-1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 ``51'')

  • [Matte, Colonel G.C.P., Wing Commander, 4 Wing, Information Binder] (5900-1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 ``52'')

At 10:30 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

CALGARY, Thursday, February 1, 2007
(20)

[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence met this day in camera at 1:20 p.m. in the Mount Royal Room, Calgary Marriott Hotel, the Chair, the Honourable Colin Kenny, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Banks, Kenny, Meighen, Moore and St. Germain, P.C. (6).

In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Melissa Radford and Jason Yung, Analysts; Major-General (Ret'd) Keith McDonald, Senior Military Advisor; Barry Denofsky, National Security Advisor; Inspector Richard Haye, RCMP Liaison Officer; and Captain (N) John Gardam, DND Liaison Officer.

Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, April 27, 2006, the committee continued its examination on the need for a national security policy for Canada. (See Issue No. 1, Tuesday, April 25, 2006, of the committee's proceedings for the full text of the Order of Reference.)

WITNESSES:

National Defence:

Colonel Art Wriedt, Commander, 41 Canadian Brigade Group;

Lieutenant-Colonel Bruce Gilkes, Commanding Officer, The King's Own Calgary Regiment;

Lieutenant-Colonel Tom Manley, Commanding Officer, Calgary Highlanders;

Lieutenant-Colonel Brian Doherty, Commanding Officer, 14 Service Battalion;

Captain Karl Kalincak, Adjutant, 33rd Field Engineer Squadron.

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

It was moved by the Honourable Senator Atkins that subject to minor editorial edits as approved by the Steering Committee, the committee adopt the draft report.

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

At 1:30 p.m., the committee suspended.

At 1:45 p.m., the committee resumed in public in the Kensington Room.

Colonel Art Wriedt made a presentation and answered questions with Lieutenant-Colonel Bruce Gilkes, Lieutenant-Colonel Tom Manley, Lieutenant-Colonel Brian Doherty and Captain Karl Kalincak.

The following material was filed as exhibits with the Clerk:

  • [Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Information File] (5900-1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 ``53'')

At 3:40 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Jodi Turner

Clerk of the Committee