Proceedings of the Subcommittee on the
Boreal Forest

Issue 14 - Minutes of Proceedings

OTTAWA, Wednesday, November 18, 1998
(19)

[English]

The Subcommittee of the Boreal Forest of the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry met at 5:05 p.m. this day, in Room 256-S, Centre Block, the Chairman, the Honourable Senator Nicholas W. Taylor, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Robichaud, P.C., Rossiter and Taylor (3).

In attendance: Ms Lynne Myers, Research Officer, Library of Parliament; Mr. David Newman, Communications Adviser.

Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to its Order of Reference adopted in the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry on February 19, 1998, the subcommittee commenced its study to inquire into issues related to the harvest of the Boreal Forest and other matters relating to forestry which may referred to it from time to time by the committee. (See Issue No. 1, February 19, 1998, for the full text of the Order of Reference.)

WITNESSES:

From the Canadian Nature Federation:

Mr. Kevin McNamee, Director, Wildlands Program.

From the Wildlife Habitat Canada:

Mr. David Neave, Executive Director.

Individual:

Mr. Garth Lenz.

Mr. McNamee made a presentation and answered questions.

Mr. Neave made a presentation and answered questions.

At 6:25 p.m., the subcommittee suspended its meeting.

At 6:35 p.m., the subcommittee resumed its meeting.

Mr. Lenz made a slide presentation.

At 7:15 p.m., the subcommittee adjourned.

ATTEST:

Barbara Reynolds

Clerk of the Subcommittee