Proceedings of the Special Senate Committee on the
Pearson Airport Agreements
Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Tuesday, July 25, 1995
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The Special Committee of the Senate on the Pearson Airport Agreements met this day at 3:00 p.m., the Chair, the Honourable Senator Finlay MacDonald (Halifax ), presiding.
Members of the Committee present: The Honourable Senators Bryden, Hervieux-Payette, Jessiman, Kirby, LeBreton, MacDonald (Halifax) and Tkachuk. (7)
In attendance: John Nelligan, Q.C., Counsel to the Committee.
WITNESSES:
Afternoon:
Gerry Meinzer, Former Interim Chair, Greater Toronto Regional Airport Authority;
Robert A. Bandeen, Chair, Greater Toronto Regional Airport Authority;
Gary Harrema, Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham;
Gardner Church, Government of Ontario.
Evening:
From the Department of Transport:
Michael E. Farquhar, Director General, Airport Transfers.
The Committee resumed its examination of the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on May 4, 1995. The Clerk of the Committee administered the oath/solemn affirmation and declaration to the witnesses, pursuant to section 13 of the Parliament of Canada Act.
Gerry Meinzer, Robert A. Bandeen, Gary Harrema and Gardner Church made a statement and answered questions.
At 5:30 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 7:01 p.m., the sitting resumed.
Michael E. Farquhar made a statement and answered questions.
At 9:06 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Gary O'Brien
Clerk of the Committee