Proceedings of the Subcommittee on the
Boreal Forest
Standing Senate Committee on
Agriculture and Forestry

Issue 4 - Minutes of Proceedings

OTTAWA, Thursday, April 10, 1997
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The Subcommittee on Boreal Forest of the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry met at 10:27 a.m. this day, in Room 505, Victoria Building, the Chair, the Honourable Senator Doris Anderson, presiding.

Members of the subcommittee present: The Honourable Senators Anderson, Spivak and Taylor (3).

In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Dan Shaw, Research Officer; Media Relations Officer of the subcommittee: Barbara Robson.

Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to its order of reference, the subcommittee met to study the present state and the future of forestry in Canada.

WITNESS:

From National Aboriginal Forestry Association:

Ms Peggy Smith, Registered Professional Forester and Senior Advisor.

Ms Smith made a statement and answered questions.

At 11:25 p.m., the subcommittee continued in camera to consider future business.

It was agreed, -- That the subcommittee retain the services of Barbara Robson for the month of April for media relations and as a research consultant and that a request for contract be forwarded to the Standing Committee for approval.

At 11:50 a.m., the subcommittee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Catherine Piccinin

Clerk of the Subcommittee