Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Aboriginal Peoples
Issue 2 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Tuesday, December 4, 2007
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met at 9:33 a.m. this day, in room 160-S, Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Gerry St. Germain, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Campbell, Dallaire, Dyck, Gustafson, Hubley, Peterson, St. Germain, P.C. and Sibbeston (8).
Other Senator present: The Honourable Senator Adams (1).
In attendance: Tonina Simeone, analyst, Parliamentary Information and Research Services, Library of Parliament.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, November 21, 2007, the committee continued its consideration of the federal government's constitutional, treaty, political and legal responsibilities (For complete text of the order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 1).
WITNESSES:
Nisga'a Nation:
Kevin McKay, Executive Chairperson;
Jim Aldridge, Legal Counsel.
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.:
Joe Kunuk, CEO;
John Merritt, Constitutional and Legislative Advisor.
Mr. McKay made an opening statement, followed by Mr. Kunuk, and, together with the other witnesses, answered questions.
The Honourable Senator Hubley moved that staff be permitted to remain for the in camera portion of the meeting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
At 10:55 a.m. the committee suspended.
At 11: 00 a.m., pursuant to rule 92(2)(e), the committee proceeded in camera to consider its agenda.
At 11:14 a.m. the committee resumed its public meeting.
The Honourable Senator Sibbeston moved:
That the legislative budget application in the amount of $ 7,700 be approved for submission to the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration.
Summary of Expenditures
Professional and Other Services $ 5,700 Transportation and Communications $ 1,000 All Other Expenditures $ 1,000 Total $ 7,700
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Campbell moved:
That the special study budget application (examine and report on the federal government's constitutional, treaty, political and legal responsibilities to First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples and on other matters generally relating to the Aboriginal Peoples of Canada) in the amount of $ 168,950 be approved for submission to the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration.
Summary of Expenditures
Professional and Other Services $ 44,750 Transportation and Communications $ 108,700 All Other Expenditures $ 15,500 Total $ 168,950
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
At 11: 16 a.m., pursuant to rule 92(2)(e), the committee proceeded in camera to consider its agenda.
At 11:19 a.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Tuesday, December 11, 2007
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met at 9:33 a.m. this day, in room 160-S, Centre Block, the Deputy Chair, the Honourable Nick G. Sibbeston, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Campbell, Dallaire, Dyck, Hubley and Sibbeston (5).
In attendance: Tonina Simeone, analyst, Parliamentary Information and Research Services, Library of Parliament.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, November 21, 2007, the committee continued its consideration of the federal government's constitutional, treaty, political and legal responsibilities (For complete text of the order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 1).
WITNESSES:
Office of the Auditor General of Canada:
Ronald Campbell, Assistant Auditor General;
Frank Barrett, Principal.
Mr. Campbell made an opening statement and, together with Mr. Barrett, answered questions.
At 10:30 a.m., the committee suspended.
At 10:32 a.m., pursuant to rule 92(2)(e), the committee resumed in camera to consider its agenda (future business).
At 10:50 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
Marcy Zlotnick
Clerk of the Committee