Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on 
Fisheries and Oceans

Issue No. 5 - Minutes of Proceedings - May 31, 2016

OTTAWA, Tuesday, May 31, 2016
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans met this day at 5:03 p.m., in room 9, Victoria Building, the deputy chair, the Honourable Elizabeth Hubley, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Enverga, Frum, Hubley, McInnis, Poirier, Raine and Stewart Olsen (7).

In attendance: Odette Madore, Analyst, 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 Thursday, April 14, 2016, the committee continued its study on Maritime Search and Rescue activities, including current challenges and opportunities. (For complete text of the order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 4.)

WITNESSES:

Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary:

Randy Strandt, National Chair.

Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue:

Pat Quealey, Chief Executive Officer.

Cougar Helicopters Inc.:

Hank Williams, Chief Operating Officer;

Rick Banks, Search & Rescue Program Manager;

Steve Reid, Search & Rescue Capability Advisor.

The deputy chair made a statement.

Mr. Strandt made a statement and, together with Mr. Quealey, answered questions.

At 6:01 p.m., the committee suspended.

At 6:06 p.m., the committee resumed.

The chair made a statement.

Messrs. Williams, Banks and Reid each made a statement and answered questions.

At 7:02 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Maxwell Hollins

Clerk of the Committee