Proceedings of the Special Senate Committee on
the Cape Breton
Development Corporation
Issue 2 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Tuesday, May 28, 1996 (4)
MORNING MEETING
[English]
The Special Senate Committee on the Cape Breton Development Corporation met at 9:32 a.m. this day, the Chair, the Honourable Senator William Rompkey, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: The Honourable Senators Anderson, Buchanan, Ghitter, Landry, MacDonald (Halifax), MacEachen, Murray, Rompkey and Stanbury. (9)
In attendance: Kevin Kerr, and Wolfgang Koerner, Research Officers, Research Branch, Library of Parliament; Michel Patrice, Legislative Clerk, Committees and Private Legislation Directorate.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
WITNESSES:
Tom Kent, Former Chairman of the Cape Breton Development Corporation.
From the Cape Breton Regional Municipality:
John Coady, Mayor;
Steve Farrell, S. Farrell and Associates.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on April 25, 1996, the Committee resumed its examination of the Annual Report and Corporate Plan of the Cape Breton Development Corporation and related matters.
The Honourable Senator MacDonald (Halifax) moved that the Committee print 400 copies of its Proceedings and that the Chair be authorized to adjust this number from time to time to meet demand.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Murray moved that the Chair be authorized to direct the research staff in the preparation of studies, analyses, summaries and draft reports.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator MacDonald (Halifax) moved that, pursuant to section 32 of the Financial Administration Act, authority to commit funds be conferred on the Chair or in the Chair's absence, the Deputy Chair.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Landry moved that, pursuant to guideline 3:05 of Appendix II of the Rules of the Senate, no account be paid by the Committee unless certified in accordance with section 34 of the Financial Administration Act by the Chair, the Deputy Chair or the Clerk of the Committee.
The question being put to motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Anderson moved that pursuant to Senate guidelines for witnesses' expenses, the Committee may reimburse reasonable travelling and living expenses to no more that two witnesses from any one organization and payment will take place upon application.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Tom Kent made a statement and answered questions.
The witnesses from the Cape Breton Regional Municipality made a statement and answered questions.
It was agreed, -- That the presentation by the Cape Breton Regional Municipality and the video entitled "The Men of the Deeps" be filed with the Clerk of the Committee as Exhibits 5700-2.35/ C1,2 "2".
At 12:03 p.m., the Committee adjourned.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Tuesday, May 28, 1996 (5)
AFTERNOON MEETING
[English]
The Special Senate Committee on the Cape Breton Development Corporation met at 3:35 p.m. this day, the Chair, the Honourable Senator William Rompkey, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: The Honourable Senators Anderson, Buchanan, Ghitter, Graham, Landry, MacDonald (Halifax), MacEachen, Murray, Rompkey and Stanbury. (10)
In attendance: Kevin Kerr and Wolfgang Koerner, Research Officers, Research Branch, Library of Parliament; Michel Patrice, Legislative Clerk, Committees and Private Legislation Directorate.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
WITNESSES:
From the United Mine Workers of America:
Steve Drake, President, District 26;
John McLeod, International Board Member.
From the Canadian Union of Public Employees:
Fraser Morrison, President, C.U.P.E. Nova Scotia;
Michael Baker, President, Local 2046;
Brian Kane, Treasurer, Local 2046;
Kevin MacNeil, National Representative;
Bonnie Ferguson, Research Officer.
From the Canadian Auto Workers:
Lynn Pollock, National Representative;
Bob Gillis, Vice-President, Local 4504.
From Scotia Synfuels Ltd.:
Alastair Gillespie, P.C., President.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on April 25, 1996, the Committee resumed its examination of the Annual Report and Corporate Plan of the Cape Breton Development Corporation and related matters.
The witness(es) from the United Mineworkers of America made a statement and answered questions.
It was agreed, -- That the presentation by the United Mineworkers of America be filed with the Clerk of the Committee as Exhibit 5700-2.35/ C1,2 "3".
The witnesses from the Canadian Union of Public Employees made a statement and answered questions.
The witnesses from the Canadian Auto Workers made a statement and answered questions.
At 6:02 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 6:18 p.m., the sitting resumed.
Alastair Gillespie, P.C. made a statement and answered questions.
It was agreed, -- That the presentation by Scotia Synfuels Ltd. be filed with the Clerk of the Committee as Exhibit 5700-2.35/ C1,2 "4".
At 7:12 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Timothy Ross Wilson
Clerk of the Committee