Proceedings of the Special Senate Committee on the

Pearson Airport Agreements

Minutes of Proceedings

OTTAWA, Wednesday, August 23, 1995

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[English]

The Special Committee of the Senate on the Pearson Airport Agreements met this day, at 9:03 a.m., the Chair, the Honourable Senator Finlay MacDonald (Halifax), presiding.

Members of the Committee present: The Honourable Senators Grafstein, Hervieux-Payette, Jessiman, Kirby, LeBreton, MacDonald (Halifax) and Tkachuk. (7)

Other Senator present: The Honourable Senator Stewart.

In attendance: John Nelligan, Q.C., Counsel to the Committee.

WITNESSES:

Morning:

From Price Waterhouse:

John Simke.

From Public Works and Government Services:

Ranald A. Quail, Deputy Minister.

Afternoon:

From Earnscliffe Strategy Group:

Harry Near

William John Fox.

From Capital Hill Group:

Herb Metcalfe.

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.

John Simke made a statement and answered questions.

Ranald A. Quail made a statement and answered questions.

At 12:33 p.m., the Committee recessed.

At 2:00 p.m., the Committee resumed.

Harry Near and William John Fox made a statement and answered questions.

Herb Metcalfe made a statement and answered questions.

At 5:06 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Gary O'Brien

Clerk of the Committee