Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Agriculture and Forestry
Issue 12 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Tuesday, December 7, 2010
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry met this day at 6:19 p.m., in room 2, Victoria Building, the chair, the Honourable Percy Mockler, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Ataullahjan, Eaton, Mahovlich, Mockler, Ogilvie, Rivard and Robichaud, P.C. (7).
In attendance: Karen Hébert and Mathieu Frigon, Analysts, Parliamentary Information and Research Service, Library of Parliament.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, March 11, 2010, the committee continued its consideration of the current state and future of Canada's forest sector. (For complete text of order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 1)
WITNESS:
CIBC World Markets Inc.:
Don G. Roberts, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director.
Mr. Roberts made a statement and answered questions.
At 7:25 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Thursday, December 9, 2010
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry met in camera at 9:05 a.m., in room 705, Victoria Building, the chair, the Honourable Percy Mockler, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Eaton, Fairbairn, P.C., Mahovlich, Mercer, Mockler, Ogilvie, Plett, Rivard and Robichaud, P.C. (9).
In attendance: Karen Hébert and Mathieu Frigon, Analysts, Parliamentary Information and Research Service, Library of Parliament.
Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, March 11, 2010, the committee continued its consideration of the current state and future of Canada's forest sector. (For complete text of order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 1.)
Pursuant to rule 92(2)(e), the committee considered a draft agenda.
It was agreed that each committee member be allowed to have staff persons present.
At 10:05 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
Josée Thérien
Clerk of the Committee