Journals of the Senate
56 Elizabeth II, A.D. 2007, Canada
Journals of the Senate
(Unrevised)
1st Session, 39th Parliament
Issue 84- Appendix "A"
Thursday, March 29, 2007
1:30 p.m.
The Honourable Noël A. Kinsella, Speaker
Thursday, March 29, 2007
The Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry has the honour to present its
SEVENTH REPORT
Your Committee, which was authorized by the Senate on April 26, 2006, to hear from time to time witnesses, including both individuals and representatives from organizations, on the present state and the future of agriculture and forestry in Canada, respectfully requests funds for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2008.
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,
JOYCE FAIRBAIRN
Chair
STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON
AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
PRESENT STATE AND FUTURE OF
AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY IN CANADA
APPLICATION FOR BUDGET AUTHORIZATION
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2008
Extract from the Journals of the Senate, Wednesday, April 26, 2006:
The Honourable Senator Fairbairn, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Fraser:
That the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry be authorized to hear from time to time witnesses, including both individuals and representatives from organizations, on the present state and the future of agriculture and forestry in Canada;
That the papers and evidence received and taken on the subject during the First Session of the Thirty-eighth Parliament be referred to the Committee; and
That the Committee submit its final report to the Senate no later than March 31, 2007.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Extract from the Journals of the Senate, Thursday, March 22, 2007:
The Honourable Senator Fairbairn, P.C. moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Joyal, P.C.:
That, notwithstanding the Order of the Senate adopted on April 26, 2006, the date for the presentation of the final report by the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry on the present state and the future of agriculture and forestry in Canada be extended from March 31, 2007 to March 31, 2008.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Paul C. Bélisle
Clerk of the Senate
SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES
| Professional and Other Services | $ 6,750 |
| Transportation and Communications | 300 |
| All Other Expenditures | 2,000 |
| TOTAL | $ 9,050 |
The above budget was approved by the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry on March 22, 2007.
The undersigned or an alternate will be in attendance on the date that this budget is considered.
| Date | Joyce Fairbairn, Senator | |
| Chair, Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry |
| Date | George J. Furey, Senator | |
| Chair, Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration |
STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON
AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
PRESENT STATE AND FUTURE OF
AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY IN CANADA
EXPLANATION OF BUDGET ITEMS
APPLICATION FOR BUDGET AUTHORIZATION
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2008
PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER SERVICES
| Working Meals (0415) | |||
|
$ 6,750 | ||
| Sub-total | $ 6,750 |
TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
| Telecommunications (0223) | $ 300 | ||
| Sub-total | $ 300 |
ALL OTHER EXPENDITURES
| Postage, courier services (0261) | $ 700 | ||
| Stationery, book and periodicals (0702) | 300 | ||
| Miscellaneous contingencies (0799) | 1,000 | ||
| Sub-total | $ 2,000 | ||
| TOTAL | $ 9,050 |
The Senate administration has reviewed this budget application.
| Heather Lank, Principal Clerk, Committees Directorate | Date |
| Hélène Lavoie, Director of Finance | Date |
APPENDIX (B) TO THE REPORT
Thursday, March 29, 2007
The Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration has examined the budget presented to it by the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry for the proposed expenditures of the said Committee for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2008 for the purpose of its special study on the present state and the future of agriculture and forestry in Canada, as authorized by the Senate on Wednesday, April 26, 2006. The said budget is as follows:
Professional and Other Services $ 6,750 Transportation and Communications 300 All Other Expenditures 2,000 TOTAL $ 9,050
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE J. FUREY
Chair