Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on 
Fisheries and Oceans

Issue No. 14 - Minutes of Proceedings - April 13, 2017

OTTAWA, Thursday, April 13, 2017
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans met this day at 8:40 a.m., in room 9, Victoria Building, the chair, the Honourable Fabian Manning, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Boisvenu, Carignan, P.C., Christmas, Enverga, Forest, Gold, Manning, Pate and Watt (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 Wednesday, November 23, 2016, the committee continued its examination of Bill S-203, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and other Acts (ending the captivity of whales and dolphins). (For complete text of the order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 10.)

WITNESS:

Environment and Climate Change Canada:

Basile van Havre, Director General, Domestic and International Biodiversity Policy, Canadian Wildlife Service.

The chair made a statement.

Mr. van Havre made a statement and answered questions.

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

At 9:40 a.m., the committee suspended.

At 9:47 a.m., the committee resumed in camera, pursuant to rule 12-16(1)(d), to consider a draft agenda (future business).

At 9:54 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Maxwell Hollins

Clerk of the Committee