Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
National Security and Defence

Issue 12 - Minutes of Proceedings - February 11, 2013

OTTAWA, Monday, February 11, 2013
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence met this day at 4 p.m., in room 2, Victoria Building, the chair, the Honourable Pamela Wallin, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Campbell, Dallaire, Day, Lang, Manning, Mitchell, Nolin, Plett and Wallin (9).

In attendance: Mark Audcent, Law Clerk, Michel Patrice, Deputy Law Clerk, Holly Porteous and Martin Auger, Analysts, Parliamentary Information and Research Service, Library of Parliament.

Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, December 13, 2012, the committee began its study on Bill S-213, An Act respecting a national day of remembrance to honour Canadian veterans of the Korean War.

WITNESSES:

The Honourable Senator Yonah Martin, sponsor of the bill.

As individuals:

Donald Dalke, Veteran from the Korean War.

Peter Seiersen, Veteran from the Korean War.

The chair made a statement.

The Honourable Senator Martin and Mr. Dalke each made a statement and, together with Mr. Seiersen, answered questions.

At 5 p.m., the committee suspended.

At 5:05 p.m., the committee resumed.

Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, June 22, 2011, the committee continued its study of Canada's national security and defence policies, practices, circumstances and capabilities. (For complete text of the order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 1.)

WITNESSES:

Canadian Security Intelligence Service:

Richard Fadden, Director;

Adam J. Fisher, Director General, Strategic Policy and Foreign Relations.

The chair made a statement.

Mr. Fadden made a statement and, together with Mr. Fisher, answered questions.

At 6 p.m., the committee suspended.

At 6:10 p.m., pursuant to rule 12-16(1), the committee resumed in camera to consider a draft agenda (future business).

It was agreed that senators' staff be permitted to remain in the room for today's meeting.

The committee consulted with the Law Clerk and Deputy Law Clerk of the Senate.

At 7:05 p.m., the committee suspended.

At 7:12 p.m., pursuant to rule 12-16(1), the committee resumed in camera to consider a draft agenda (future business).

The committee agreed to consult with Mr. William Trudell by telephone at today's meeting.

It was agreed that the proposed work plan for the committee's study on harassment in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police be adopted in principal, and that the steering committee make changes if required.

At 8 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Joseé Thérien

Clerk of the Committee