Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on 
Fisheries and Oceans

Issue No. 8 - Minutes of Proceedings - November 1, 2016

OTTAWA, Tuesday, November 1, 2016
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans met this day at 6:03 p.m., in room 9, Victoria Building, the deputy chair, the Honourable Elizabeth Hubley, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Eaton, Enverga, Hubley, McInnis, Munson, Poirier, Raine, Sinclair and Wallace (9).

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:

Shipping Federation of Canada:

Michael Broad, President;

Chad Allen, Director, Marine Operations;

Sonia Simard, Director, Legislative and Environmental Affairs.

The deputy chair made a statement.

Mr. Broad made a statement and, together with Ms. Simard and Mr. Allen, answered questions.

At 7:10 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Maxwell Hollins

Clerk of the Committee