Proceedings of the Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs
Issue 9 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Wednesday, October 1, 2003
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[English]
The Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs of the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence met this day, in camera at 12 p.m., in room 172-E Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Michael A. Meighen, presiding.
Members of the subcommittee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Day, Kenny, Meighen, and Wiebe (5).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senators Banks (1).
In attendance: From the Senate: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Grant Dawson, Analysts; Sandeep Mukerji, Legislative Clerk; Veronica Morris, Communications Officer.
In accordance with rule 92(2)(e) the subcommittee considered a draft agenda.
Pursuant to the Orders of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, September 18, 2003 and the motion of the Main Committee on September 29, the Subcommittee commenced its study on veterans services and benefits, commemorative activities and veterans charter.
At 12:50 p.m. the subcommittee continued in public.
The subcommittee considered its draft budget.
It was moved by the Honourable Senator Wiebe:
That the following budget application for year 2003-04 be concurred in, and
That the Chair submit same to the Standing Committee on National Security and Defence.
| Professional and Other Services | $ 6,900 |
| Transportation and Communications | $ 17,350 |
| All Other Expenditures | $ 500 |
| Total | $ 24,750 |
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
At 12:52 p.m., the subcommittee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2003
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[English]
The Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs of the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence met this day, at 12 p.m., in Room 257-E East Block, the Chair, the Honourable Michael A. Meighen, presiding.
Members of the subcommittee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Day, Kenny, Meighen, and Wiebe (5).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Forrestall (1).
In attendance: From the Senate: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Michel Rossignol, Analyst; Veronica Morris, Communications Officer.
Pursuant to the Orders of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, September 18, 2003 and the motion of the Main Committee on September 29, the Subcommittee commenced its study on veterans services and benefits, commemorative activities and veterans charter.
WITNESS:
From the Royal Canadian Legion:
Mr. Duane Daly, Dominion Secretary.
Mr. Daly made a statement and answered questions.
The following material was filed as exhibits with the Clerk:
. ["Speaking Notes from Allan Parks, Dominion President] (Exhibit 6050-2.37-V1-SS-3-8 "1'')
. [Magazine entitled "Remembrance Contest 2003'' (Exhibit 6050-2.37-V1-SS-3-8 "2'')
. [Magazine entitled "Teachers' Guide'' (Exhibit 6050-2.37-V1-SS-3-8 "3'')
At 13:10 p.m., the subcommittee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Barbara Reynolds
Clerk of the Subcommittee