TO TRAVEL TO VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA AND WINNIPEG, MANITOBA
The Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence
November 19 – 22, 2001
The Standing Senate Committee on National Security and
Defence will be in Victoria, British Columbia from Monday, November 19, to
Wednesday, November 21, and in Winnipeg, Manitoba on Thursday, November 22 to
discuss matters relating to national defence and security generally, including
Veterans affairs. The following is
an itinerary for the visit. All times local.
Committee members attending: The Honourable Colin
Kenny, Chair (Ontario); The Honourable Michael Forrestall, Deputy Chair (Nova
Scotia); The Honourable Jane Cordy (Nova Scotia); The Honourable Joseph Day (New
Brunswick); The Honourable Laurier LaPierre (Ontario); The Honourable Edward
Lawson (British Columbia); The Honourable Michael Meighen (Ontario); and The
Honourable Jack Wiebe (Saskatchewan).
Media are welcome to attend all events.
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| 9:00
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Greeting by Maritime Forces Pacific Visit and Protocol representative Commander Martin Dussault and Mr. W.F.C. (Grant) White, Senior Staff Officer. Maritime Forces Pacific |
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| 9:30
– 10:00
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Greeting
by Rear-Admiral J.D. Fraser, Commander, Maritime Forces Pacific. A Briefing on Asia-Pacific engagement, incorporating
Recognized Maritime Picture, the deployment of HMCS Winnipeg and HMCS Victoria,
and torpedo testing at Nanoose Bay. In
attendance: Rear-Admiral J.D. (Jamie) Fraser, Commander, Maritime Forces
Pacific; Commodore E.J. (Eric) Lerhe, Commander, Canadian Fleet Pacific; Captain
(N) R.P. (Richard) Harrison, Assistant Chief of Staff Operations; Captain
(N) R.D. (Dan) Murphy, Deputy Commander, Canadian Fleet Pacific; and Captain
(N) T.H.W. (Tyron) Pile, Commander, Maritime Operations Group Four. Maritime
Forces Pacific Headquarters |
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| 10:00 – 12:00
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Greeting by Lieutenant Commander Y. Chartrant, Acting Commanding Officer
of the HMCS HURON. Tour of HMCS
HURON followed by a briefing on Task Group combat capability.
Maritime
Forces Pacific |
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| 13:15
– 14:30
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Tour of HMCS
WHITEHORSE and HMCS NANAIMO Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel (MCDV) (Reserves.)
Briefing on operations, quality of life issues and the Military Family
Resource Centre (MFRC.) Also
included, a Coastal Operations Planning and Analysis Centre (COPAC)
demonstration. Maritime Forces Pacific |
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| 15:00
– 15:45
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Briefing and viewing
static display of CH-124 (Sea King) and CP-124 (Aurora.) If available, the CH-124 will provide a in-air demonstration.
In attendance: Colonel C.J. Henneberry, Commander, Maritime Air
Component (Pacific); and Lieutenant-Colonel J.J. (John) McManus,
Commanding Officer, 443 (MH) Squadron. Maritime Forces Pacific |
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| 9:00 – 10:00
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Briefing by Mr. Brian Bramah, Regional Director, Security and
Emergency Preparedness, Transport Canada; Mr. Chris Badger,
Vice-President in Charge of Operations, Vancouver Port Authority; and Mr.
Graham Kee, Head of Port Security, Vancouver Port Authority.
Topics include general operation of the port, areas of responsibility and
funding.
Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside |
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| 10:00
– 11:00
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Briefing by Deputy
Chief John Unger, Vancouver City Police; and Inspector Doug Kilo,
Major Case Manager, E Division Criminal operations, RCMP.
Briefing on organized crime and drugs, number of crimes reported, amount
of drugs and contraband seized and number of illegal entries. Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside |
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| 11:00
– 11:30
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Briefing by Mr.
Rob Johnston, Canada Immigration on how illegal immigrants are handled and
the nature and extent of the problem. Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside |
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| 11:30
– 12:00
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Briefing by Ms.
Lucie Binet, Canada Customs Revenue Agency on interdiction and inspection
programs, how to determine high risk containers, and the nature and extent of
activities. Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside |
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| 2:00 - 3:00 | Tour of the Vancouver Port |
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| 10:15
– 11:15
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Briefing by Mr.
Craig Richmond, Vice-President, Airport Operations, Vancouver International
Airport, Mr. Tom Priest, Director of Security and Police Liaison,
Vancouver International Airport and Mr. Brian Bramah, Regional Director,
Security and Emergency Preparedness, Transport Canada.
Airport Authority will give general overview of airport operations,
including a description of responsibilities, Transport Canada regulations and
the processing of issuing passes.
Vancouver International Airport |
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11:15
– 12:15
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Briefing by Inspector
Tonia Enger, RCMP, Richmond Detachment (police force of jurisdiction), Inspector
Jim Begley, RCMP, Vancouver International Airport (federal policing) and Mr.
Brian Flagel, Director, Airport Operations, Canada Customs and Revenue
Agency. Topics include: general
policing response, security at the airport, the role of Canada Customs and
entrance of contraband. Vancouver International Airport |
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12:15 – 1:15
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Briefing by Mr. Steve Deering, Supervisor of Corporate Security,
Air Canada on how a private contractor handles security and the screening of
employees, passengers and baggage. (Lunch)
Vancouver International Airport |
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| 1:15
– 3:00 |
Tour
of baggage area of airport. Vancouver International Airport |
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| 9:40
– 10:30
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Briefing
by Major-General Steve Lucas on operations.
1 Canadian Air Division |
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10:45 – 11:45
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Briefing by Chief
Warrant Officer Danno Dietrich, 1 Canadian Air Division Chief Warrant
Officer. Also present is Lieutenant-Colonel
Shirley Neville, Wing Administration Officer and Acting Wing Commander, 17
Wing. Topics include recruitment
and retention, family support, post-deployment support, and quality of life
issues. 1 Canadian Air Division |
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| 1:00
– 2:00
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Briefing
by Lieutenant Colonel Gord Reid, Commandant, Canadian Forces Air
Navigation School (CFANS) on the new syllabus and the involvement in foreign
training. 17 Wing |
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| 2:00
– 3:00 |
Briefing
by Lieutenant Colonel Bert Doyle, Commanding Officer, 402 Squadron on
reserve personnel involvement and Reserves/Regular Forces ration and
interaction. 17 Wing |
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| 3:00 – 4:00 |
Committee will split into two groups for: Tour of CT-142 Dash 8 aircraft (used for navigator training) with Lieutenant Colonel Bert Doyle, Commanding Officer, 402 Squadron. Tour of CC-130 Hercules (aircraft used for transport, search and rescue and air-to-air refueling) with Lieutenant Colonel Tom Whitburn, Squadron 435. |
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For more information, please contact:
Veronica Morris
(613) 996-2877
Cell (613) 715-4913