Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on 
Fisheries and Oceans

Issue No. 28 - Minutes of Proceedings - April 19, 2018

OTTAWA, Thursday, April 19, 2018
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans met this day at 8:36 a.m., in room 9, Victoria Building, the chair, the Honourable Fabian Manning, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Coyle, Deacon, Gold, Hartling, Manning, McInnis, Poirier, Raine and Ringuette (9).

In attendance: Odette Madore, Analyst, Parliamentary Information and Research Services, Library of Parliament; Ben Silverman, Communications Officer, Senate Communications Directorate.

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.)

WITNESS:

Benoit and Associates:

Liane Benoit, Founder and President.

The chair made a statement.

Ms. Benoit made a statement and answered questions.

At 9:46 a.m., the committee suspended.

At 9:50 a.m., pursuant to rule 12-16(1)(d), the committee resumed in camera to consider a draft agenda (future business).

At 10 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Chantal Cardinal
Clerk of the Committee