54 Elizabeth II, A.D. 2005, Canada

Journals of the Senate

1st Session, 38th Parliament

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Issue 40 - Appendix "C"

Thursday, February 24, 2005
1:30 p.m.

The Honourable Daniel Hays, Speaker

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Thursday, February 24, 2005

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

SEVENTH REPORT

Your Committee, which was authorized by the Senate on Wednesday, October 20, 2004, to examine and report on the national security policy for Canada, respectfully requests the approval of funds for fiscal year 2005-2006.

Pursuant to Chapter 3:06, section 2(1)(c) of the Senate Administrative Rules, 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,

COLIN KENNY

Chair

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STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON
NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEFENCE

SPECIAL STUDY

APPLICATION FOR BUDGET AUTHORIZATION
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2006

Extract from the Journals of the Senate of Wednesday, October 20, 2004:

The Honourable Senator Kenny moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Day:

That the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence be authorized to examine and report on the national security policy of Canada. In particular, the Committee shall be authorized to examine:

(a) the capability of the Department of National Defence to defend and protect the interests, people and territory of Canada and its ability to respond to and prevent a national emergency or attack, and the capability of the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness to carry out its mandate;

(b) the working relationships between the various agencies involved in intelligence gathering, and how they collect, coordinate, analyze and disseminate information and how these functions might be enhanced;

(c) the mechanisms to review the performance and activities of the various agencies involved in intelligence gathering; and

(d) the security of our borders and critical infrastructure.

That the papers and evidence received and taken during the Thirty-seventh Parliament be referred to the Committee; and

That the Committee report to the Senate no later than March 31, 2006 and that the Committee retain all powers necessary to publicize the findings of the Committee until May 31, 2006.

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

Paul C. Bélisle

Clerk of the Senate

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SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES

Professional and Other Services	$ 177,600
Transportation and Communications	608,500
All Other Expenditures	31,000
TOTAL	$ 817,100

The above budget was approved by the Standing Committee on National Security and Defence on February 14, 2005.

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

Date		Colin Kenny
		Chair, Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence

Date		George Furey
		Chair, Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets, and Administration

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FOR INFORMATION ONLY

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STANDING COMMITTEE ON
NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEFENCE

SPECIAL STUDY

EXPLANATION OF BUDGET ITEMS
APPLICATION FOR BUDGET AUTHORIZATION
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2006

PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER SERVICES

1. Professional Services
Senior Military Advisor (12 months @ $2,700)		$ 32,400
Military Advisor (Enlisted Personnel) (3 months @ $500)		1,500
National Security Advisor (12 months @ $2,700)		32,400
Communications Consultant (12 months @ $2,500)		30,000
Writer-Editor-Researcher (12 months @ $2 400)		28,800
Clerical Assistance (12 months @ $1,000)		12,000
Miscellaneous		5,000
2. Reporting and Transcribing Services
2 days at $2,500		5,000
3. Translation and Interpretation Services
2 days at $3,000		6,000
Interpreters in Halifax		3,000
4. Meals
Working meals (25 meals at $300 each)		7,500
5. Hospitality		2,000
6. Advertising		5,000
7. Conference Fees		5,000
8. Miscellaneous		2,000
Total — Professional and Other Services			$ 177,600

TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS

1. Travel - April 13, 2005 to April 21, 2005
A. Public Hearings in Montreal Participation: 6 senators + 1 clerk + 1 logistics officer + 1 consultant + 1 researcher + 3 interpreters + 1 French Debates + 1 Media Relations (15) B. Fact-Finding in New York, Washington, Norfolk (Virginia) Participation: 8 senators + 2 clerks + 1 logistics officer + 2 consultants + 1 researcher + 1 Media Relations (15)
Air transportation:
15 x $3,000 (economy)	45,000
Charter	20,000
Ground Transportation:
Taxis = $100 x 19 participants	1,900
Bus	12,000
Train (Staff) = $200 x 9	1,800
Per diem and incidentals:
Montreal:
2 days x $73.10 x 15 participants	2,200
United States:
4 days x $92.84 x 13 participants	4,900
3 days x $92.84 x 14 participants	3,900
Hotel accommodations:
Montreal:
2 days x $180 x 15 participants	$ 5,400
United States:
3 days x $325 x 13 participants	12,700
2 days x $325 x 14 participants	9,100
Miscellaneous:	8,000
Total		$ 126,900
2. Travel - May 10, 2005 to May 14, 2005
Fact-Finding Colorado Springs, Los Angeles and San Diego Participation: 6 senators + 2 clerks + 1 logistics officer + 2 consultants + 1 researcher (12)
Air transportation:
Senators 6 x $5,700 (business class)	34,200
Staff 6 x $4,100 (economy)	24,600
Ground Transportation:
Taxis = $100 x 12 participants	1,200
Bus	9,000
Per diem and incidentals:
5 days x $92.84/day x 12	5,600
Hotel accommodations:
4 nights x $325 x 12	15,600
Miscellaneous:	8,000
Total		$ 98,200
3. Travel June 12, 2005 to June 25, 2005
A. Public Hearings and Town Hall in Halifax Participation (Halifax): 7 senators + 2 clerks + 1 logistics officer + 2 consultants + 1 researcher + 1 administrative assistant + 1 Media Relations (15) B. Fact-Finding in London (UK), Mons and Brussels (Belgium), Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and Kabul (Afghanistan) Participation: 6 senators (1 for Europe only)+ 1 clerk + 1 logistics officer + 3 consultants (RSM — Kabul only)+ 1 researcher (11)
Air transportation:
Senators 5 x $11,000 (business class)	55,000
Senator (Europe only) 1 x 4,100	4,100
Staff (Canada, Europe and Asia) 6 x $6,000	36,000
Staff (Canada only) 2 x $3,000	6,000
Ground Transportation:
Taxis = $100 x 16 participants	1,600
Bus	7,000
Per diem and incidentals:
Public Hearings and Fact-finding in Canada
3 days x $73.10/day x 15	3,300
Fact-Finding in Europe and Asia
London 2 days x $179.01/day x 12	4,300
Belgium 2 days x $112.01/day x 11	2,500
Dubai 2 days x $90.18/day x 11	2,000
Camp Mirage (Location classified) 1 day x $100/day x 11	1,100
Kabul — Camp Julian 3 days x $60.45/day x 11	2,000
Hotel accommodations:
Canada:
2 days x $180 x 15	$ 5,400
Europe et Asia:
7 days x $325 x 12 participants	27,300
2 days x $325 x 11 participants	7,200
Miscellaneous:	15,000
Total		$ 179,800
4. Travel - November 2005
Fact-Finding Vancouver, Kelowna, Edmonton and Winnipeg Participation: 9 senators +2 clerks + 1 logistics officer + 3 consultants + 1 researcher, 1 media relations (17)
Air transportation:
Senators 9 x $3,800 (business class)	34,200
Staff 8 x $3,300 (economy)	26,400
Ground Transportation:
Taxis = $100 x 17 participants	1,700
Bus	7,500
Per diem and incidentals:
6 days x $73.10/day x 17	7,500
Hotel accommodations:
5 nights x $180 x 17	15,300
Miscellaneous:	7,000
Total		$ 99,600
4. Conferences
Travel and Accommodations		34,000
5. Promotion of Reports		35,000
6. Courier		30,000
7. Miscellaneous		5,000
Total — Transportation and Communications			$ 608,500

ALL OTHER EXPENDITURES

1. Rentals of meeting rooms		19,000
2. Purchase of books and periodicals		2,000
3. Office Supplies		5,000
4. Miscellaneous contingencies		5,000
Total — All Other Expenditures			$ 31,000
GRAND TOTAL			$ 817,100

The Senate administration has reviewed this budget application.

Heather Lank, Principal Clerk, Committees Directorate

Date

Hélène Lavoie, Director of Finance

Date

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APPENDIX (B) TO THE REPORT

Thursday, February 24, 2005

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 for the proposed expenditures of the said Committee for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2006 for the purpose of its Special Study on the need for a National Security Policy, as authorized by the Senate on Wednesday, October 20, 2004. The approved budget is as follows:

Professional and Other Services	$ 177,600
Transportation and Communications	448,400
Other Expenditures	31,000
Total	$ 657,000

(includes funding for public hearings, fact-finding missions and conference attendance)

Respectfully submitted,

GEORGE J. FUREY

Chair

 

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