Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on 
Fisheries and Oceans

Issue No. 6 - Minutes of Proceedings - October 18, 2016

OTTAWA, Tuesday, October 18, 2016
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans met this day at 5:07 p.m., in room 2, Victoria Building, the chair, the Honourable Fabian Manning, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Enverga, Hubley, Manning, Marshall, McInnis, Munson, Poirier, Raine, Sinclair, Stewart Olsen and Wallace (11).

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:

Transportation Safety Board of Canada:

Jean L. Laporte, Chief Operating Officer;

Marc-André Poisson, Director of Investigations — Marine.

The chair made a statement.

Mr. Laporte made a statement and, together with Mr. Poisson, answered questions.

It was agreed that the committee proceed in camera, pursuant to rule 12-16(1)(d), to consider a draft agenda (future business).

At 6:25 p.m., the committee suspended.

At 6:29 p.m., the committee resumed in camera, pursuant to rule 12-16(1)(d), to consider a draft agenda (future business) and a draft special study budget application.

At 6:36 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Maxwell Hollins

Clerk of the Committee