Journals of the Senate
50 Elizabeth II, A.D. 2001, Canada
Journals of the Senate
1st Session, 37th Parliament
Issue 26 - Appendix "B"
Thursday, April 5, 2001
1:30 p.m.
The Honourable Daniel Hays, Speaker
THURSDAY, April 5, 2001
The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry has the honour to present its
SECOND REPORT
Your Committee, which was authorized by the Senate on March 20, 2001 to examine international trade in agricultural and agri-food products, and short-term and long-term measures for the health of the agricultural and the agri-food industry in all regions of Canada, 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 and to travel outside 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 and the report of said Committee are appended to this report.
Respectfully submitted,
LEONARD J. GUSTAFSON
Chair
STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON
AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
APPLICATION FOR BUDGET AUTHORIZATION
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2002
Extract from the Journals of the Senate, Tuesday, March 20, 2001:
The Honourable Senator Wiebe moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Banks:
That the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry be authorized to examine international trade in agricultural and agri-food products, and short-term and long-term measures for the health of the agricultural and the agri-food industry in all regions of Canada;
That the papers and evidence received and taken on the subject and the work accomplished by the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry during the Thirty-sixth Parliament be referred to the Committee; and
That the Committee submit its report no later than June 30, 2002.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Paul Bélisle
Clerk of the Senate
SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES
| PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER SERVICES | $ 26,100.00 |
| TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS | $ 163,300.00 |
| OTHER EXPENDITURES | $ 4,800.00 |
| TOTAL | $ 194,200.00 |
The above budget was approved by the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry on the 22 day of the month of March, 2001.
The undersigned or an alternate will be in attendance on the date that this budget is considered.
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Senator Leonard Gustafson, Chairman, Standing Senate Committee on
Agriculture and Forestry
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Chairman, Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration
INFORMATION NOTE
PAST BUDGETS
(SPECIAL STUDY)
| Total budget approved for fiscal year 1996-97 | $ 68,659.00 |
| Total budget expenditures for fiscal year 1996-97 | $ 20,461.00 |
| Total budget approved for fiscal year 1997-98 | $ 36,955.00 |
| Total budget expenditures for fiscal year 1997-98 | $ 99.00 |
| Total budget approved for fiscal year 1998-99 | $ 158,100.00 |
| Total budget expenditures for fiscal year 1998-99 | $ 99,743.00 |
| Total budget approved for fiscal year 1999-00 | $ 10,000.00 |
| Total budget expenditures for fiscal year 1999-00 | $ 5,838.00 |
STANDING COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
EXPLANATION OF COST ELEMENTS
| 1. Membership and Registration Fees (0406) Participation at conferences by Committee Members or staff |
$ 3,500.00 |
| 2. Meals (0415) Working lunches / dinners (12 x $300) |
$ 3,600.00 |
| 3. Reporting Services (0403) (4 days x $2,000) |
$ 8,000.00 |
| 4. Interpretation (0412) | $ 7,000.00 |
| 5. Communication Consultants (0435) (Contract at $700 per day for 6 days plus reasonable travel expenses) |
$ 6,700.00 |
| 6. Hospitality - Committee (0410) | $ 1,000.00 |
| Total | $ 26,100.00 |
Travel Expenses (0201)
A) Fact finding trip to Washington
- 8 senators
- 1 Clerks
- 2 Researchers
- 11 participants
| 1. Ground transportation |
|
| Taxis: Residence to airport $25 x 11 | $ 300.00 |
| Dulles Airport to hotel $80* x 11 | $ 900.00 |
| Local ground transportation $1000 x 4 days | $ 4,000.00 |
| Hotel to Airport $80* x 11 | $ 900.00 |
| Airport to Residence $25 x 11 | $ 300.00 |
| 2. Air transportation |
|
| Ottawa - Washington - Ottawa 3 staff x $2,500 (Economy Class) 8 Senators x $3,000 (Business Class) |
$ 31,500.00 |
| 3. Per diem and incidentals |
|
| 11 participants x $91.71* x 4 days | $ 4,100.00 |
| 4. Hotel accommodation |
|
| 11 participants x 3 nights x $250* | $ 8,300.00 |
| 5. Contingencies | $ 800.00 |
| Sub-Total | $ 51,100.00 |
B) Public Hearings in Truro (NS), Charlottetown and Fredericton
- 12 senators
- 2 Clerks
- 2 Researchers
- 3 Interpreters
- 3 Reporters
- 1 Messenger / Secretary
- 23 participants
| 1. Ground transportation |
|
| Taxis: Residence to Airport $25 x 23 |
$ 600.00 |
| Taxis: Airport to Hotel $25 x 23 x 3 |
$ 1,800.00 |
| Taxis: Hotel to Airport $25 x 23 x 3 |
$ 1,800.00 |
| Taxis: Airport to Residence $25 x 23 |
$ 600.00 |
| Local ground transportation (Halifax - Truro - Halifax) |
$ 2,000.00 |
| 2. Air transportation |
|
| Ottawa - Halifax - Charlottetown- Fredericton -
Ottawa 11 staff x $2,500 (Economy Class) 12 Senators x $3,000 (Business Class) |
$ 63,500.00 |
| 3. Per diem and incidentals |
|
| 23 participants x $59.40 x 5 days | $ 6,900.00 |
| 4. Hotel Accommodation |
|
| 23 participants x $180 x4 nights | $ 16,600.00 |
| 5. Contingencies | $ 2,300.00 |
| Sub-Total | $ 96,100.00 |
(4 participants)
| 1. Ground transportation |
|
| Taxis: 4 participants x $25 x 8 taxis | $ 800.00 |
| 2. Air transportation |
|
| 4 participants x $3,000 | $ 12,000.00 |
| 3. Per diem and incidentals |
|
| 4 participants x $59.40 x 3 days | $ 800.00 |
| 4. Hotel Accommodation |
|
| 4 participants x $180 x 2 nights | $ 1,500.00 |
| Sub-Total | $ 15,100.00 |
| Telecommunications (0223) | $ 300.00 |
| Postage, courier services (0213) | $ 700.00 |
| Sub-Total | $ 1,000.00 |
| Total | $ 163,300.00 |
Utilities, Materials and Supplies:
| 1. Purchase of stationery, books and periodicals (0702) | $ 300.00 |
| 2. Miscellaneous contingencies (0799) | $ 500.00 |
| 3. Meeting Room Rental (0500) (Rental of Hotel Salon for Hearings - 4 days x $1,000) |
$ 4,000.00 |
| Total | $ 4,800.00 |
| TOTAL | $ 194,200.00 |
The Senate administration has reviewed this budget application.
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Heather
Lank
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Director of Committees and Private Legislation
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Richard Ranger, Director of
Finance
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APPENDIX (B) TO THE REPORT
Thursday, April 5, 2001
The Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration has examined and approved the budget presented to it by the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry for the proposed expenditures of the said Committee for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002 for the purpose of its Special Study on Agricultural Health, as authorized by the Senate on Tuesday, March 20, 2001. The approved budget is as follows:
| Professional and Other Services | $ 6,100 |
| Transport and Communications | 51,100 |
| Miscellaneous | 2,800 |
| Total | $ 60,000 |
Respectfully submitted,
RICHARD H. KROFT
Chairman