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37th Parliament,
1st Session
(January 29, 2001 - September 16, 2002)
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Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Defence and Security
Issue 1 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Thursday, May 10, 2001
(1) [English] The Standing Senate Committee on Defence and Security met this day at 12:35 p.m. in Room 172-E, Center Block, for the purposes of holding its organization meeting, pursuant to rule 88. Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Cordy, Forrestall, Hubley, Kenny, Meighen, Pépin, Rompkey, P.C. (8). Also present: The official reporters of the Senate. Election of Chair Pursuant to rule 88, the Clerk of the Committee presided over the election of the Chair. It is moved by the Honourable Senator Forrestall, - That the Honourable Senator Kenny be Chair of this Committee. The question being put on the motion, it was resolved in the affirmative. The clerk invited the Chair elect to take the Chair. The Chair presided over the election of the Deputy Chair. Election of Deputy Chair It is moved by the Honourable Senator Meighen, - That the Honourable Senator Forrestall be Deputy Chair of this Committee. The question being put on the motion, it was resolved in the affirmative. Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure It is moved by the Honourable Senator Pépin, - That the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure be composed of the Chair, the Deputy Chair, and Honourable Senator Cordy; and That the Subcommittee be empowered to make decisions on behalf of the committee with respect to its agenda, to invite witnesses, and to schedule hearings. The question being put on the motion, it was resolved in the affirmative. Motion to print the Committee's Proceedings It is moved by the Honourable Senator Rompkey, P.C., - That the committee print 200 copies of its proceedings; and That the Chair be authorized to set the number to meet demand. The question being put on the motion, it was resolved in the affirmative. Authorization to hold meetings and to print evidence when quorum is not present It is moved by the Honourable Senator Forrestall, - That, pursuant to rule 89, the Chair be authorized to hold meetings, to receive and authorize the printing of the evidence when a quorum is not present, provided that a member of the committee from both the government and the opposition are present. The question being put on the motion, it was resolved in the affirmative. Research Staff It was agreed - That decisions relating to research staff be deferred. Authority to commit funds and certify accounts It is moved by the Honourable Senator Rompkey, P.C., - That, pursuant to section 32 of the Financial Administration Act, authority to commit funds be conferred individually on the Chair, the Deputy Chair, and the Clerk of the Committee; 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 committee be conferred individually on the Chair, the Deputy Chair, and the Clerk of the Committee. The question being put on the motion, it was resolved in the affirmative. Travel It is moved by the Honourable Senator Meighen, - That the committee empower the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure to designate, as required, one or more members of the committee and/or such staff as may be necessary to travel on assignment on behalf of the committee; and That the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure be authorized to: 1) determine whether any member of the committee is on "official business" for the purposes of paragraph 8(3)(a) of the Senators Attendance Policy, published in the Journals of the Senate on Wednesday, June 3, 1998; and 2) consider any member of the committee to be on "official business" if that member is: (a) attending a function, event or meeting related to the work of the committee; or (b) making a presentation related to the work of the committee. The question being put on the motion, it was resolved in the affirmative. Travelling and living expenses of witnesses It is moved by the Honourable Senator Hubley, - That, pursuant to the Senate guidelines for witnesses expenses, the committee may reimburse reasonable travelling and living expenses for one witness from any one organization and payment will take place upon application, but that the Chair be authorized to approve expenses for a second witness should there be exceptional circumstances. The question being put on the motion, it was resolved in the affirmative. Electronic media coverage of public meetings It is moved by the Honourable Senator Cordy, - That the Chair be authorized to seek permission from the Senate to permit coverage by electronic media of its public proceedings with the least possible disruption of its hearings; and That the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure be empowered to allow such coverage at its discretion The question being put on the motion, it was resolved in the affirmative. Other Business At 12:45 p.m. the committee proceeded in camera to discuss future business. It was moved and adopted - That a Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs composed of five members be established. Adjournment At 1:25 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair. ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Monday, May 28, 2001
(2) [English] The Standing Senate Committee on Defence and Security met this day, in camera, at 5:10 p.m. in Room 505, Victoria Building, the Chair, the Honourable Colin Kenny, presiding. Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Banks, Finestone, Forrestall, Kenny, Stollery, Wiebe (7). In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Grant Purves, Research Officer. The committee proceeded to consider future business. It was moved - That the agenda as printed be adopted. The question being put on the motion, it was adopted. It was moved - That the Chair be authorized to seek authority from the Senate for the following terms of reference: That the Committee on Defence and Security be authorized to conduct an introductory survey of the major security and defence issues facing Canada with a view to preparing a detailed work plan for future comprehensive studies; That the committee report to the Senate no later than February 28, 2002 and that the committee retain all powers necessary to publicise its findings of the committee until March 31, 2002; That the committee be permitted, notwithstanding usual practices, to deposit any report with the Clerk of the Senate, if the Senate is not then sitting, and that the report be deemed to have been tabled in the Chamber. The question being put on the motion, it was adopted. It was moved - That the Chair be authorized to seek authority from the Senate to amend the name of the committee: That 86(11)(r) of the Rules of the Senate be amended: by replacing the words "Senate Committee on Defence and Security" with the words "Senate Committee on National Security and Defence." The question being put on the motion, it was adopted. It was moved - That, subject to the approval of the Senate to the proposed terms of reference, that the following budget application for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002 be concurred in, and, - That the Chair submit same to the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration.
| Professional and other services | $ 80, 500 |
| Transportation and Communications | 278, 700 |
| All other expenses | 5, 000 |
| TOTAL | $ 364, 200 |
OTTAWA, Monday, June 11, 2001
(3) [English] The Standing Senate Committee on Defence and Security met this day, in camera, at 6:25 p.m. in Room 160-S, Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Colin Kenny, presiding. Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Cordy, Forrestall, Hubley, Kenny, Pépin, Rompkey, P.C., Wiebe (8). In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Grant Purves, Research Officer. The committee proceeded to consider future business in camera. At 7:15 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair. ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Wednesday, July 18, 2001
(4) [English] The Standing Senate Committee on Defence and Security met this day, at 8:45 a.m. in Room 705, Victoria Building, the Chair, the Honourable Colin Kenny, presiding. Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Banks, Cordy, Forrestall, Kenny, Meighen, Pépin, Stollery, Wiebe (9). In attendance: Grant Purves, Research Officer, Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament, and Mr. Roy Berlinquette, Adviser, Security. WITNESSES: From the Department of National Defence: Mr. Daniel Bon, Director General, Policy Planning, Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy; Commodore Daniel McNeil, Director, Force Planning and Program Coordination, Vice Chief of the Defence Staff; Lieutenant Colonel W.J. Kelly, Force Planning and Program Coordination, Vice Chief of the Defence Staff; Captain (Navy) Kevin Laing, Director, Maritime Strategy, Chief of Maritime Staff. Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, May 31, 2001, the committee proceeded to its introductory survey of the major security and defence issues facing Canada with a view to preparing a detailed work plan for future comprehensive studies. Mr. Bon made an opening statement and answered questions. Commodore McNeil made an opening statement and with Lieutenant Colonel W.J. Kelly answered questions. At 11:00 a.m. the committee suspended its meeting. At 11:10 a.m. the committee resumed its meeting. Captain Laing made an opening statement and answered questions. At 12:32 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair. ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Wednesday, July 18, 2001
(5) [English] The Standing Senate Committee on Defence and Security met this day, at 1:04 p.m. in Room 705, Victoria Building, the Chair, the Honourable Colin Kenny, presiding. Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Banks, Cordy, Forrestall, Kenny, Meighen, Pépin, Stollery, Wiebe (9). In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Grant Purves, Research Officer. WITNESSES: From the Department of National Defence: Colonel William Peters, Director, Land Strategic Planning, Chief of the Land Staff; Colonel Glynne Hines, Director, Air Information Management, Chief of the Air Staff; Commodore Jean-Yves Forcier, Chief of Staff J3, Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff. Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, May 31, 2001, the committee proceeded to its introductory survey of the major security and defence issues facing Canada with a view to preparing a detailed work plan for future comprehensive studies. Colonel Peters made an opening statement and answered questions. Colonel Hines made an opening statement and answered questions. At 3:45 p.m. the committee suspended its meeting. At 3:55 p.m. the committee resumed its meeting. Commodore Forcier made an opening statement and answered questions. At 5:00 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair. ATTEST:
Barbara Reynolds
Clerk of the Committee