Proceedings of the Subcommittee on Aboriginal Economic Development in Relation to Northern National Parks

Issue 2 - Minutes of Proceedings

OTTAWA, Wednesday, September 19, 2001
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[English]

The Subcommittee on Aboriginal Economic Development in relation to Northern National Parks of the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met in camera, at 5:45 p.m., this day, in room 172-E, Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Senator Christensen, presiding.

Members of the subcommittee present: The Honourable Senators Christensen, Cochrane and Hubley (3).

In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Tonina Simeone.

Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Monday, March 12, 2001, the Subcommittee proceeded to its examination of the opportunities to expand economic development, including tourism and employment, associated with national parks in Northern Canada, within the parameters of existing comprehensive land claim and associated agreements with Aboriginal Peoples and in accordance with the principles of the National Parks Act. (See Issue No. 1, Wednesday, March 28, 2001, for the full text of the Order of Reference.)

The subcommittee considered a draft report on its study of the National Parks.

It was moved - That the Subcommittee adopt the draft Report, and - That the Chair and Deputy Chair be empowered to make minor grammatical or editorial changes without affecting the content.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

At 6:25 p.m., the subcommittee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Adam Thompson

Clerk of the Subcommittee