47 Elizabeth II, A.D. 1998, Canada

Journals of the Senate

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Issue 62 - Appendix "A"

Thursday, May 14, 1998
2:00 p.m.

The Honourable Eymard G. Corbin, Acting Speaker

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THURSDAY, May 14, 1998

The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry has the honour to present its

FOURTH REPORT

Your Committee, which was authorized by the Senate on November 18, 1997 to examine matters relating to the present state and the future of forestry in Canada, and to present its final report no later than December 15, 1998, respectfully requests that it be empowered to engage the services of such counsel and technical, clerical and other personnel as may be necessary for the purpose of the Committee's examination and to adjourn from place to place within Canada for the purpose of such examination.

Pursuant to Section 2:07 of the Procedural Guidelines for the Financial Operations of Senate Committees, the Budget submitted to the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration are appended to this report.

Respectfully submitted,

LEONARD J. GUSTAFSON

Chair

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SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
SUB-COMMITTEE ON THE BOREAL FOREST
APPLICATION FOR BUDGET AUTHORIZATION
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 1999

From Minutes of Proceedings of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry of February 19, 1998

That a subcommittee be created and that it be authorized to inquire into issues related to the harvest of the Boreal Forest and other matters relating to forestry which may be referred to it from time to time by the committee;

That the subcommittee be given powers extended to the Standing Committee on Agriculture by rules 89 and 90 of the Rules of the Senate of Canada with the exception of the power to report its findings to the Senate directly;

That the subcommittee be comprised of five (5) members, three of whom shall constitute a quorum;

That the initial membership of the Subcommittee on the Boreal Forest be as follows, The Honourable Senators Robichaud, Spivak, Stratton, Taylor and Whelan;

That substitutions in membership be communicated to the clerk of the subcommittee.

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SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES

PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER SERVICES	$ 49,000
TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS	74,700
OTHER EXPENDITURES	2,000
TOTAL	$ 125,700

The above budget was approved by the Subcommittee on the Boreal Forest on the 6th day of the month of May, 1998.

The undersigned or an alternate will be in attendance on the date that this budget is considered.

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Chairman, Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry                                         Date

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Chairman, Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration                   Date

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APPENDIX (B) TO THE REPORT

THURSDAY, May 14, 1998

The Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration has examined and approved the budget presented to it by the Subcommittee Committee on the Boreal Forest of the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry for the proposed expenditures of the said Committee for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999 for the purpose of its Special Study on issues related to the harvest of the Boreal Forest and other matters relating to forestry as authorized by the Senate on February 19, 1998. The said budget is as follows:

Professional and Other Services	$ 49,000
Transportation and Communications	74,700
All Other Expenditures	2,000
TOTAL	$ 125,700

Respectfully submitted,

PIERRE CLAUDE NOLIN

Deputy Chair

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EXPLANATION OF
BUDGET FOR 1998-1999

BY THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON THE BOREAL FOREST

PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER SERVICES (including salaries)		(rounded)
1. Professional Services (0401) Expert-consultants for communi cations strategy (10 days x $500 per day)	$5,000
Consultants for development of report and technical support (4 months at $5,000 per month)	$20,000	$ 25,000
2. Reporting and Transcribing Services (0403) Official reporters for public hearings (6 days of hearing) 3 reporters at $300 per day plus 5 units x 65 pages x $5.50 per page x 3		$ 10,400
3. Translation and Interpretation Services (0412) Services of technicians and equipment for electronic recording during public hearings at Thunder Bay, Bagotville and Miramichi - ISTS Inc.		$ 11,100
4. Hospitality by the Committe (0410)		$ 1,000
5. Meals (0415)		$ 1,500
TOTAL		$ 49,000

TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS

1. Travel expenses (0203)
Committee Travel Temagami (Ontario)

- 5 Senators
- 3 staff
- 3 interpreters
- 3 reporters
- 2 support staff
- 16 participants

a) Air Transportation: Ottawa - Thunder Bay - Ottawa 16 persons at $ 1,200 each	$ 19,200
b) Ground Transportation: 16 persons x 2 trips x $35 plus bus rental	$ 2,200
c) Per Diem: 16 persons x 2 days x $50.15	$ 1,700
d) Hotel Accommodation: 1 night x $135 per night for 16 persons	$ 2,200
e) Room Rental 2 days	$ 700
TOTAL (Air Transportation, Ground Transportation, Per Diem, Hotel Accommodations and Room Rental)	$ 26,000

2. Committee travel to Saguenay and Lac St. Jean (Quebec)

- 5 Senators
- 3 staff
- 3 interpreters
- 3 reporters
- 2 support staff
- 16 participants

a) Air Transportation: Ottawa - Bagotville - Ottawa 16 persons at $800 each	$ 12,800
b) Ground Transportation: 16 persons x 2 trips x $35 plus bus rental	$ 2,200
c) Per Diem: 16 persons x 2 days x $50.15	$ 1,700
d) Hotel Accommodation: 1 night x $135 per night for 16 partici pants	$ 2,200
e) Room Rental 2 days	$ 700
TOTAL (Air Transportation, Ground Transportation, Per Diem, Hotel Accommodation and Room Rental)	$ 19,600

3. Committee Travel to Miramichi (New Brunswick)

- 5 Senators
- 3 staff
- 3 interpreters
- 3 reporters
- 2 support staff
- 16 participants

a) Air Transportation: 16 persons at $1,000 each	$ 16,000
b) Ground Transportation: 16 persons x 2 trips x $35 plus bus rental	$ 3,000
c) Per Diem: 16 persons x 2 days x $50.15	$ 2,200
d) Room rental	$ 700
e) Hotel Accommodation 1 night at $135 for 16 persons	$ 2,200
TOTAL (Air Transportation, Ground Transportation, Per Diem, Hotel Accommodation, Room Rental )	$ 24,100
4. Travel Following Release of Report	$ 5,000
TOTAL		$ 74 700

ALL OTHER EXPENDITURES
1. Purchase of books, periodicals and research materials (0702)	$ 500
2. Miscellaneaous (0799)	$ 1,500
TOTAL		$ 2,000
TOTAL		$ 125,700

SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES
PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER SERVICES	$ 49,000
TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS	$ 74,700
OTHER EXPENDITURES	$ 2,000
TOTAL	$ 125,700

The Senate administration has reviewed this budget application.

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Gary O'Brien
Director of Committees and Private Legislation                                         Date

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Siroun Aghajanian, Director of Finance                                                     Date

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