Journals of the Senate
50 Elizabeth II, A.D. 2001, Canada
Journals of the Senate
1st Session, 37th Parliament
Issue 44 - Appendix "B"
Thursday, June 7, 2001
1:30 p.m.
The Honourable Daniel Hays, Speaker
THURSDAY, June 7, 2001
The Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations has the honour to present its
FIRST REPORT - "C"
(presented only to the Senate)
Pursuant to Section 2:06 of the Procedural Guidelines for the Financial Operations of Senate Committees, the Committee requests that it be empowered to travel outside Canada.
Pursuant to section 2:07 of the Procedural Guidelines for the Financial Operation of Senate Committees, the budget submitted to the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration and the report thereon of that Committee are appended to this report.
Respectfully submitted,
CÉLINE HERVIEUX-PAYETTE
Joint Chair
STANDING JOINT COMMITTEE FOR THE SCRUTINY OF REGULATIONS
APPLICATION FOR BUDGET AUTHORIZATION
COMMITTEE TRAVEL TO SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, TO ATTEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON REGULATION REFORM, MANAGEMENT AND SCRUTINY OF LEGISLATION, JULY 9-13, 2001
STATUTORY ORDER OF REFERENCE
Extract from the Statutory Instruments Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. S-22:
19. Every statutory instrument issued, made or established after December 31, 1971 other than an instrument the inspection of which and the obtaining of copies of which are precluded by any regulations made pursuant to paragraph 20(d), shall stand permanently referred to any Committee of the House of Commons, of the Senate or of both Houses of Parliament that may be established for the purpose of reviewing and scrutinizing statutory instruments.
The proposed expenditures will be shared by the two Houses on the following basis:
The
Senate
30%
House of Commons 70%
| The said budget is as follows: | TOTAL | SENATE | H. of C. |
| Professional and Other Services | $ 16,400 | $ 4,920 | $ 11,480 |
| Transport and Communications | $ 156,000 | $ 46,800 | $ 109,200 |
| Miscellaneous | $ 2,400 | $ 720 | $ 1,680 |
| Total | $ 174,800 | $ 52,440 | $ 122,360 |
The foregoing budget was approved by the Committee on Thursday, April 5, 2001.
The undersigned or an alternate will be in attendance on the date that this budget is being considered.
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Joint Chair, Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations
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Chair, Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration
STANDING JOINT COMMITTEE FOR THE SCRUTINY OF REGULATIONS
EXPLANATION OF COST ELEMENTS
COMMITTEE TRAVEL TO SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, TO ATTEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON REGULATION REFORM, MANAGEMENT AND SCRUTINY OF LEGISLATION, JULY 9-13, 2001
| TOTAL | SENATE | H of C | |
| 100% | 30% | 70% | |
| PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER SERVICES | |||
| 1. Registration fees (0406) (US $750 x 12 participants x C$1.60) |
$ 14,400 | $ 4,320 | $ 10,080 |
| 2. Working lunches (0415) | $ 2,000 | $ 600 | $ 1,400 |
| Subtotal | $ 16,400 | $ 4,920 | $ 11,480 |
| TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS | |||
| 1. Travel (0201) Travel to Sydney, Australia (10 members and 2 staff) |
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| a) Air transportation, Ottawa-Sydney-Ottawa 10 members (10 x $10,000) |
$ 100,000 | $ 30,000 | $ 70,000 |
| 2 staff (2 x $10,000) | $ 20,000 | $ 6,000 | $ 14,000 |
| b) Ground transportation (12 participants x 4 taxis x $25) |
$ 1,200 | $ 360 | $ 840 |
| c) Per diems (12 participants x 10 days x $90) | $ 10,800 | $ 3,240 | $ 7,560 |
| d) Hotel accommodation (8 nights x 12 participants x $250) |
$ 24,000 | $ 7,200 | $ 16,800 |
| Subtotal | $ 156,000 | $ 46,800 | $ 109,200 |
| MISCELLANEOUS | |||
| 1. Contingencies (0799) $200 x 12 participants |
$ 2,400 | $ 720 | $ 1,680 |
| Subtotal | $ 2,400 | $ 720 | $ 1,680 |
| GRAND TOTAL | $ 174,800 | $ 52,440 | $ 122,360 |
The Senate administration has reviewed this budget application.
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Heather Lank, Director of Committees and Private Legislation
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Richard Ranger, Director of Finance
APPENDIX (B) TO THE REPORT
THURSDAY, June 7, 2001
The Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration has examined the budget presented to it by the Chair of the Standing Senate Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations for the proposed expenditures of the said Committee for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002 for the purpose of attending the International Conference on Regulation Reform, Management and Scrutiny of Legislation in Sydney, Australia. The approved budget is as follows:
| Professional and Other Services | $ 4,200 |
| Transport and Communications | $ 39,500 |
| Miscellaneous | 600 |
| TOTAL | $ 43,800 |
Respectfully submitted,
RICHARD KROFT
Chair