Proceedings of the Subcommittee on Post-Secondary education
Standing
Senate Committee on
Social Affairs, Science and Technology
Issue 1 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Tuesday, August 6, 1996
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[English]
The Subcommittee on Post-Secondary education met at 11:15 a.m. this day, for the purpose of organization, pursuant to Rule 88.
Members of the Subcommittee present: The Honourable Senators Bonnell, DeWare, Lavoie-Roux, Losier-Cool and Bosa (5).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Landry.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament, Claude Emery.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
The Clerk of the Subcommittee presided over the election of the Chairman.
The Honourable Senator Losier-Cool moved -- That the Honourable Senator Bonnell be Chairman of the Subcommittee.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Senator Bonnell was invited by the Clerk of the Subcommittee to take the Chair.
The Chairman made a statement.
The Honourable Senator Bosa moved -- That the Honourable Senator Lavoie-Roux be Deputy Chairman of the Subcommittee.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Losier-Cool moved -- That the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (Steering Committee) be composed of the Chairman, the Deputy Chairman and one other member of the Subcommittee to be designated after the usual consultation; That the Steering Committee be empowered to make decisions on behalf of the Subcommittee with respect to its agenda and procedure; That the Steering Committee be empowered to invite witnesses and schedule hearings; and That the Steering Committee report its decisions to the Subcommittee.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Bosa moved -- That the Subcommittee print 500 copies of its Proceedings and that the Chairman be authorized to adjust this number to meet demand.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator DeWare moved -- That, pursuant to Rule 89, the Chairman be authorized to hold meetings, to receive and authorize the printing of the evidence when a quorum is not present, provided that a representative of each party is present.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Bosa moved -- That the quorum consist of three (3) members with both parties present.
After debate, the question being put, it was agreed.
The Honourable Senator Losier-Cool moved -- That the Subcommittee ask the Library of Parliament to assign research officers to the Subcommittee; That the Steering Committee be authorized to negotiate the contracts and retain the services of such experts as may be required by the work of the Subcommittee; and That the Chair, on behalf of the Subcommittee, direct the research staff in the preparation of studies, analyses and summaries.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator DeWare, in amendment of the previous motion "that the Chair... direct the research staff in the preparation of studies, analyses and summaries", moved -- That the Steering Committee, on behalf of the Subcommittee, direct the research staff in the preparation of studies, analyses and summaries.
The question being put on the motion to amend, it was agreed.
It was moved by the Honourable Senator Lavoie-Roux -- That, pursuant to Section 32 of the Financial Administration Act, authority to commit funds be conferred on the Chairman or, in the Chairman's absence, the Deputy Chairman; and
That pursuant to Section 34 of the Financial Administration Act, and Guideline 3:05 of Appendix II of the Rules of the Senate, authority for certifying accounts payable by the Subcommittee be conferred on the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman or the Clerk of the Subcommittee.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator DeWare moved -- That, pursuant to the Senate guidelines for witnesses expenses, the Subcommittee may reimburse reasonable travelling and living expenses for no more than one witness from any one organization and payment will take place upon application.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
There was discussion of post-secondary institutions in the national capital region that might be invited. A list of potential institutions was circulated. The Honourable Senator DeWare moved -- That the Subcommittee begin its hearings in Ottawa with student organizations.
The question being put on the motion, it was agreed.
The Honourable Senator Bonnell proposed that post-secondary institutions in Ottawa be invited to submit proposals to handle communications. The Honourable Senator Lavoie-Roux encouraged the Subcommittee, as she had encouraged the Committee, to consider carefully its mandate and, prior to inviting witnesses or contacting the press, that it clearly frame its mandate and intention.
The Honourable Senator Bosa moved that the Subcommittee do now adjourn.
At 11:55 a.m., the Subcommittee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Tuesday, October 22, 1996
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The Subcommittee on Post-Secondary education met at 10:03 a.m. this day, the Chairman, the Honourable Senator M. Lorne Bonnell, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Bonnell, Cools, DeWare and Lavoie-Roux. (5)
Other senators present: The Honourable Senator Losier-Cool. (1)
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Grant Purves, Research Officer.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
WITNESSES:
From the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development:
Robert Coulter, Director, Indian Program Policy Directorate;
Peter Frood, Senior Policy Analyst;
Steven Peach, Program Analyst.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, June 19, 1996, the Subcommittee resumed its consideration of the inquiry on the serious state of Post-Secondary education in Canada.
Mr. Coulter made an opening presentation (retained by the Subcommittee as Exhibit No. 5900-2.35/S2-SS1 1 "5"), and together with Messrs. Peach and Frood answered questions.
At 11:10 a.m., the Subcommittee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
John Desmarais
Acting Clerk of the Subcommittee