52 Elizabeth II, A.D. 2003, Canada

Journals of the Senate

2nd Session, 37th Parliament

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Issue 88 - Appendix

Thursday, October 23, 2003
1:30 p.m.

The Honourable Daniel Hays, Speaker

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THURSDAY, October 23, 2003

The Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence has the honour to present its

SIXTEENTH REPORT

Your Committee was authorized by the Senate on Thursday, September 18, 2003 to undertake a study on:

(a) the services and benefits provided to veterans of war and peacekeeping missions in recognition of their services to Canada, in particular examining:

- access to priority beds for veterans in community hospitals;

- availability of alternative housing and enhanced home care;

- standardization of services throughout Canada;

- monitoring and accreditation of long term care facilities;

(b) the commemorative activities undertaken by the Department of Veterans Affairs to keep alive for all Canadians the memory of the veterans achievements and sacrifices; and

(c) the need for an updated Veterans Charter to outline the right to preventative care, family support, treatment and re-establishment benefits.

That the Committee report no later than June 30, 2004.

On September 29, 2003 the Committee referred this matter to its Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs.

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,

JOSEPH A. DAY

Member of the Committee

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APPENDIX (A) TO THE REPORT
SUBCOMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS OF
THE STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON
NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEFENCE

APPLICATION FOR BUDGET AUTHORIZATION
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31ST, 2004

ORDER OF REFERENCE

Extract of the Journals of the Senate, Thursday, September 18, 2003:

Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Meighen, seconded by the Honourable Senator Robertson:

That the Senate Committee on National Security and Defence be authorized to undertake a study on:

(a) the services and benefits provided to veterans of war and peacekeeping missions in recognition of their services to Canada, in particular examining:

- access to priority beds for veterans in community hospitals;
- availability of alternative housing and enhanced home care;
- standardization of services throughout Canada;
- monitoring and accreditation of long term care facilities;

(b) the commemorative activities undertaken by the Department of Veterans Affairs to keep alive for all Canadians the memory of the veterans achievements and sacrifices; and

(c) the need for an updated Veterans Charter to outline the right to preventative care, family support, treatment and re-establishment benefits;

That the Committee report no later than June 30, 2004.

After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

Paul C. Bélisle

Clerk of the Senate

Extract from the Minutes of the Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee National Security and Defence of September 29, 2003:

The Honourable Senator Banks moved:

That subject to a signature by an Opposition member of the Committee, the study on veterans services and benefits, commemorative activities and the Veterans Charter that was referred to the Committee on National Security and Defence by the Senate on September 18, 2003 be referred to the Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

Barbara Reynolds

Clerk of the Committee

SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES

Professional and Other Services	$ 6,900
Transportation and Communications	$ 17,350
All Other Expenditures	$ 500
TOTAL	$ 24,750

The foregoing budget was approved by the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence on the Wednesday, September 29, 2003.

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

Date         Chair, Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence

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

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EXPLANATION OF COST ELEMENTS

PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER SERVICES
1. Communications Adviser — (0435) (15 days @ $180)	$ 2,700
2. Working Meals (0415) (10 meals at $250)	$ 2,500
3. Hospitality (0410)	$ 500
5. Interpretation equipment (0412)	$ 1,200
TOTAL		$ 6,900
TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
Fact Finding to Toronto
(date to be determined)
5 Senators 1 Researcher 1 Clerk 1 Media relations consultant 1 Interpreter
(a) Air Transportation Business Class 5 x $940 = $4,700 Economy Class 4 x $825 = $3,300	$ 8,000
(b) Ground Transportation 9 x $150	$ 1,350
(c) Per Diems 9 x 2 days at $71.45	$ 1,290
(d) Hotel Accommodation 9 x 1 night in Toronto at $195/n	$ 1,755
(e) Miscellaneous (0799)	$ 780
TOTAL	$ 13,175
Veterans Commemorative Event
2 Senators
1 Domestic event (2 days / 1 night)
Domestic
(a) Air Transportation 2 x $1,750	$ 3,500
(b) Per Diems 2 x 2 days at $71.45	$ 285
(c) Hotel Accommodation 2 x 1 night at $195	$ 390
TOTAL	$ 4,175
TOTAL Transportation and Communications		$ 17,350
ALL OTHER EXPENSES		$ 500
GRAND TOTAL		$ 24,750

The Senate Administration has reviewed this budget application.

Heather Lank, Principal Clerk of Committees and Private Legislation                          Date

Hélène Lavoie, Director of Finance                                                                             Date

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APPENDIX (B) TO THE REPORT

THURSDAY, October 23, 2003

The Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration has examined the budget presented to it by the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence (Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs) for the proposed expenditures of the said Committee for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2004 for the purpose of its Special Study on veterans services and benefits, commemorative activities and veterans charter, as authorized by the Senate on Thursday, September 18, 2003. The saie budget is as follows:

Professional and Other Services	$ 6,900
Transport and Communications	$ 17,350
Other Expenditures	$ 500
TOTAL	$ 24,750

Respectfully submitted,

LISE BACON

Chair

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