Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on 
Fisheries and Oceans

Issue No. 5 - Minutes of Proceedings - June 21, 2016

OTTAWA, Tuesday, June 21, 2016
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans met in camera this day at 11:03 a.m., in room 9, Victoria Building, the chair, the Honourable Fabian Manning, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Eaton, Enverga, Hubley, Manning, McInnis, Stewart Olsen, Wallace and Watt (8).

Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.

It was agreed that the committee allow the transcription of today's in camera meeting, that one copy be kept in the office of the clerk of the committee for consultation by committee members present and the committee analyst, and that the transcript be destroyed by the clerk when authorized to do so by the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure but no later than at the end of this parliamentary session.

Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Monday, June 20, 2016, the committee began its study on the regulation of aquaculture, current challenges and future prospects for the industry in Canada.

Pursuant to rule 12-16(1)(d), the committee considered a draft report.

It was agreed that the committee adopt its report on the regulation of aquaculture, current challenges and future prospects for the industry in Canada, and that the chair be authorized to table the report in the Senate and to request a complete and detailed response from the government.

At 11:08 a.m., pursuant to rule 12-16(1)(d), the committee considered a draft agenda (future business).

At 11:16 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Maxwell Hollins

Clerk of the Committee