54 Elizabeth II, A.D. 2005, Canada

Journals of the Senate

1st Session, 38th Parliament

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Issue 70 - Appendix

Tuesday, June 14, 2005
2:00 p.m.

The Honourable Daniel Hays, Speaker

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Tuesday, June 14, 2005

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

NINTH REPORT

Your Committee, which was authorized by the Senate on Thursday, November 4, 2004, to examine and report on the services and benefits provided to veterans in recognition of their services to 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,

MICHAEL A. MEIGHEN

For the Chair

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SUBCOMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS
OF THE STANDING 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 Thursday, November 4, 2004:

The Honourable Senator Meighen moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Keon:

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

(a) the services and benefits provided to veterans 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 papers and evidence received and taken during the Third Session of the Thirty-seventh Parliament be referred to the Committee;

That the Committee report to the Senate from time to time, no later than June 30, 2005.

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	$ 12,500
Transportation and Communications	49,400
All Other Expenditures	4,000
TOTAL	$ 65,900

The above budget was approved by the Standing Committee on National Security and Defence on __________________.

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

Date		Colin Kenny
		Chair, Standing 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

SUBCOMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS OF THE 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. Communication Adviser (0435)
(15 days @ $200)		$ 3,000
2. Meals (0415)
Working meals (30 meals at $300 each)		9,000
3. Hospitality (0410)		500
Total — Professional and Other Services			$ 12,500

TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS

1. Travel expenses (0201)
A. Travel for Fact-Finding to Calgary
Participation: 5 Senators + 1 Committee staff + 1 Researcher + 1 Media relations consultant = 8 participants
Air Transportation:
5 x $3,800 (business class)	$ 19,000
3 x $3,100 (economy class)	9,300
Ground Transportation:
4 taxis x $25 x 8	800
Bus (2 days)	2000
Per diem and incidentals:
2 days at $73.10/day x 8 participants = 1,169.60	1,200
Hotel accommodation:
2 nights x $200/night x 8 participants	3,200
Total		$ 35,500
B. Veterans Commemorative Event
Participation: 2 Senators (1 domestic event 2 days / 1 night)
Air Transportation:
2 x $3,800 (business class)	$ 7,600
Ground Transportation:
4 taxis x $25 x 2 participants	200
Per diem and incidentals:
2 days at $73.10/day x 2 participants = 292.40	300
Hotel accommodation:
2 nights x $200/night x 2 participants	800
Total		$ 8,900
C. Miscellaneous		$ 5,000
Total — Transport and Communications			$ 49,400

ALL OTHER EXPENDITURES

1. Room Rentals		$ 3,000
2. Miscellaneous contingencies (0799)		1,000
Total - All Other Expenditures			$ 4,000
GRAND TOTAL			$ 65,900

The Senate administration has reviewed this budget application.

Heather Lank, Principal Clerk, Committees Directorate

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Hélène Lavoie, Director of Finance

Date

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APPENDIX (B) TO THE REPORT

Thursday, June 9, 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 (Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs) 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 services and benefits provided to veterans in recognition of their services to Canada, as authorized by the Senate on Thursday, November 4, 2004. The approved budget is as follows:

Professional and Other Services	$ 12,500
Transport and Communications	45,700
Other Expenditures	4,000
TOTAL	$ 62,200

(includes funds for a fact-finding trip)

Respectfully submitted,

GEORGE J. FUREY

Chair

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