Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources

Issue No. 44 - Minutes of Proceedings - May 3, 2018

OTTAWA, Thursday, May 3, 2018
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[Translation]

The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources met this day, at 7:59 a.m., in room 257, East Block, the chair, the Honourable Rosa Galvez, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Cordy, Dupuis, Galvez, Massicotte, Mockler, Patterson, Richards, Seidman and Wetston (9).

In attendance: Sam Banks and Jesse Good, Analysts, Parliamentary Information and Research Services, Library of Parliament.

Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, the committee continued its study of the subject matter of those elements contained in Part 5 of Bill C-74, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 27, 2018 and other measures.

WITNESSES:

Canadian Independent Petroleum Marketers Association:

Jennifer Stewart, President and Chief Executive Officer;

Allan MacEwen, President, MacEwen Petroleum Incorporated.

Renewable Industries Canada:

Jim Grey, Chair;

Andrea Kent, Board Member.

Cement Association of Canada:

Adam Auer, Vice President, Environment and Sustainability.

Chemistry Industry Association of Canada:

Isabelle Des Chênes, Executive Vice President;

Shannon Watt, Director, Environment and Health Policy.

Mr. Grey, Ms. Kent and Ms. Stewart each made a statement and, together with Mr. MacEwen, answered questions.

At 9:01 a.m., the committee suspended.

At 9:06 a.m., the committee resumed.

Mr. Auer and Ms. Des Chênes each made a statement and, together with Ms. Watt, answered questions.

At 9:51 a.m. the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Maxime Fortin
Clerk of the Committee