Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
National Security and Defence
Issue 6 - Fourth Report of the Committee
Thursday, March 6, 2008
The Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence has the honour to present its
FOURTH REPORT
Your Committee, which was authorized by the Senate on Tuesday, November 20, 2007, to examine and report on the national security policy for Canada, respectfully requests funds for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009.
Pursuant to Chapter 3:06, section 2(1)(c) of the Senate Administrative Rules, the budget submitted to the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration and the report thereon of that Committee are appended to this report.
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH A. DAY
For Colin Kenny, Chair of the Committee
STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON
NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEFENCE
SPECIAL STUDY ON NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY
APPLICATION FOR BUDGET AUTHORIZATION
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2009
Extract from the Journals of the Senate of Tuesday, November 20, 2007:
That the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence be authorized to examine and report on the national security policy of Canada. In particular, the committee shall be authorized to examine:
(a) the capability of the Department of National Defence to defend and protect the interests, people and territory of Canada and its ability to respond to and prevent a national emergency or attack, and the capability of the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness to carry out its mandate;
(b) the working relationships between the various agencies involved in intelligence gathering, and how they collect, coordinate, analyze and disseminate information and how these functions might be enhanced;
(c) the mechanisms to review the performance and activities of the various agencies involved in intelligence gathering; and
(d) the security of our borders and critical infrastructure;
That the papers and evidence received and taken and work accomplished by the committee on this subject since the beginning of the First Session of the Thirty-seventh Parliament be referred to the committee; and
That the committee report to the Senate no later than March 31, 2009 and that the committee retain all powers necessary to publicize its findings until 90 days after the tabling of the final report.
Paul Bélisle
Clerk of the Senate
SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES
| Professional and Other Services | $ 219,000 |
| Transportation and Communications | 339,550 |
| All Other Expenditures | 58,600 |
| TOTAL | $ 617,150 |
The above budget was approved by the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence on March 3, 2008.
The undersigned or an alternate will be in attendance on the date that this budget is considered.
| Date | COLIN KENNY | |
| Chair, Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence |
| Date | GEORGE J. FUREY | |
| Chair, Standing Senate Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration |
STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON
NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEFENCE
SPECIAL STUDY ON NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY
EXPLANATION OF BUDGET ITEMS
APPLICATION FOR BUDGET AUTHORIZATION
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2009
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GENERAL EXPENSES |
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PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER SERVICES |
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1. |
Research/Administrative assistance (0401) |
$ 30,000 |
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(Sole Source) Jessica Post |
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(1 year, $ 30,000/year) |
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2. |
Consultant (0430) |
40,000 |
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Senior Military Advisor - (Sole Source) Keith McDonald |
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(1 year, $ 40,000/year) |
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3. |
Consultant (0430) |
40,000 |
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Senior Intelligence and National Security Advisor |
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(1 year, $ 40,000/year) |
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4. |
Consultant (0430) |
48,000 |
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Writer-Editor-Communications - (Sole Source) Dan Turner |
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(1 year, $ 48,000/year) |
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5. |
Working meals (0415) |
10,500 |
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(30 meals, $ 350/meal) |
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6. |
Hospitality - general (0410) |
4,000 |
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7. |
Indexing Services – (French) |
5,000 |
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Sub- total |
$ 177,500 |
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TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS |
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1. |
Courier Charges (0261) |
$ 10,000 |
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Sub- total |
$ 10,000 |
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ALL OTHER EXPENDITURES |
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1. |
Books, periodicals and subscriptions (0702) |
$ 3,000 |
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2. |
Stationary & supplies (0707) |
10,000 |
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3. |
Miscellaneous expenses |
10,000 |
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Sub- total |
$ 23,000 |
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Total of General Expenses |
$ 210,500 |
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ACTIVITY 1: PROMOTION OF REPORTS, MEETINGS AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO COMMITTEE BUSINESS |
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PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER SERVICES |
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1. |
Communications consultant (0303) |
$ 4,000 |
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Sub- total |
$ 4,000 |
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TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS |
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TRAVEL |
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1. |
Senators' per diem (0221) |
$ 1,920 |
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(1 Senator, 24 days, $ 80/day) |
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2. |
Senators' accommodation (0222) |
9,600 |
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(1 Senator, 24 nights, $ 400/night) |
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3. |
Senators' transportation (0224) |
36,000 |
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(1 Senator, 24 days, $ 1500/day) |
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4. |
Staff per diem (0225) |
400 |
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(1 staff, 5 days, $ 80/day) |
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5. |
Staff accommodation (0226) |
2,000 |
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(1 staff, 5 nights, $ 400/night) |
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6. |
Staff transportation (0227) |
3,750 |
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(1 staff, 5 days, $ 750/day) |
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7. |
Ground transportation (0228) |
2,900 |
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(1 participant, 29 days, $ 100/day) |
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Sub- total |
$ 56,570 |
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ALL OTHER EXPENDITURES |
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RENTALS |
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1. |
Rental office space (meeting rooms) (0540) |
$ 1,000 |
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(5 days, $ 200/day) |
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Sub- total |
$ 1,000 |
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Total of Activity 1 |
$ 61,570 |
ACTIVITY 2: EAST COAST MILITARY BASES TRIP – September 2008
Fact-finding and public hearings to Charlottetown, Halifax, CFB Greenwood, Fredericton and CFB Gagetown
9 Senators, 7 staff (2 clerks, 2 analysts, 2 consultants, 1 media relations), 3 interpreters and 1 reporter, 5 days
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PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER SERVICES |
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1. |
Reporting/transcribing (0403) |
$ 12,000 |
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(4 days, $ 3000/day) |
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2. |
Hospitality - general (0410) |
2,000 |
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3. |
Working lunches (0415) |
1,400 |
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(4 lunches, $ 350/lunch) |
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4. |
Working dinners (0415) |
2,500 |
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(5 dinners, $ 500/dinner) |
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Sub- total |
$ 17,900 |
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TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS |
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TRAVEL |
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1. |
Senators' per diem (0221) |
$ 3,600 |
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(9 Senators, 5 days, $ 80/day) |
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2. |
Senators' accommodation (0222) |
9,000 |
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(9 Senators, 4 nights, $ 250/night) |
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3. |
Senators' transportation (0224) (Charter flight) |
45,000 |
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4. |
Staff per diem (0225) |
4,400 |
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(11 staff, 5 days, $ 80/day) |
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5. |
Staff accommodation (0226) |
11,000 |
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(11 staff, 4 nights, $ 250/night) |
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6. |
Ground transportation (0228) |
10,000 |
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(20 participants, 5 days, $ 100/day) |
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Sub- total |
$ 83,000 |
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ALL OTHER EXPENDITURES |
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OTHER |
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1. |
Miscellaneous costs on travel (0229) |
$ 5,000 |
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RENTALS |
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1. |
Rental office space (meeting rooms) (0540) |
2,500 |
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(5 days, $ 500/day) |
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Sub- total |
$ 7,500 |
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Total of Activity 2 |
$ 108,400 |
ACTIVITY 3 - FACT-FINDING MISSION TO WASHINGTON DC - May 2008
9 Senators, 8 staff (2 clerks, 1 legislative clerk, 2 analysts, 2 consultants, 1 media relations), 5 days
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PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER SERVICES |
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1. |
Hospitality - general (0410) |
$ 2,000 |
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2. |
Working lunches (0415) |
1,400 |
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(4 lunches, $ 350/lunch) |
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3. |
Working dinners (0415) |
2,500 |
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(5 dinners, $ 500/dinner) |
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Sub- total |
$ 5,900 |
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TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS |
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TRAVEL |
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1. |
Senators' per diem (0221) |
$ 3,600 |
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(9 Senators, 5 days, $ 80/day) |
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2. |
Senators' accommodation (0222) |
16,200 |
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(9 Senators, 4 nights, $ 450/night) |
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3. |
Senators' transportation (0224) (business class) |
22,500 |
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(9 Senators x $2,500) |
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4. |
Staff per diem (0225) |
3,200 |
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(8 staff, 5 days, $ 80/day) |
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5. |
Staff accommodation (0226) |
14,400 |
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(8 staff, 4 nights, $ 450/night) |
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6. |
Staff transportation (0227) (economy) |
16,000 |
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(8 staff, 1 day, $ 2,000/day) |
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7. |
Ground transportation (0228) taxi |
8,500 |
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(17 participants, 5 days, $ 100/day) |
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8. |
Ground transportation (0228) Bus rental |
5,000 |
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TELECOMMUNICATION |
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1. |
International telephone charges (0275) |
200 |
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Sub- total |
$ 89,600 |
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ALL OTHER EXPENDITURES |
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OTHER |
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1. |
Miscellaneous costs on travel (0229) |
$ 5,000 |
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RENTALS |
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1. |
Rental office space (meeting rooms) (0540) |
2,500 |
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(5 days, $ 500/day) |
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Sub- total |
$ 7,500 |
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Total of Activity 3 |
$ 103,000 |
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ACTIVITY 4: ONTARIO BASES TRIP - Fall 2008 |
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Fact- finding mission to CFB Petawawa, CFB Borden and CFB Trenton |
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9 Senators, 7 staff (2 clerks, 2 analysts, 2 consultants, 1 media relations), 3 days |
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PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER SERVICES |
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1. |
Hospitality - general (0410) |
$ 2,000 |
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2. |
Working lunches (0415) |
1,050 |
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(3 lunches, $ 350/lunch) |
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3. |
Working dinners (0415) |
1,000 |
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(2 dinners, $ 500/dinner) |
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Sub- total |
$ 4,050 |
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TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS |
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TRAVEL |
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1. |
Senators' per diem (0221) |
$ 2,160 |
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(9 Senators, 3 days, $ 80/day) |
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2. |
Senators' accommodation (0222) |
3,600 |
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(9 Senators, 2 nights, $ 200/night) |
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3. |
Senators' transportation (0224) -Business class |
5,400 |
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(9 senators x $600) |
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4. |
Staff per diem (0225) |
1,680 |
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(7 staff, 3 days, $ 80/day) |
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5. |
Staff accommodation (0226) |
2,800 |
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(7 staff, 2 nights, $ 200/night) |
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6. |
Staff transportation (0227) -Economy |
2,100 |
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(7 staff, 1 day, $ 300/day) |
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7. |
Ground transportation (0228) - taxi |
4,800 |
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(16 participants, 3 days, $ 100/day) |
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8. |
Ground transportation (0228) - bus rental |
5,500 |
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Sub- total |
$ 28,040 |
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ALL OTHER EXPENDITURES |
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OTHER |
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1. |
Miscellaneous costs on travel (0229) |
$ 3,000 |
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RENTALS |
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1. |
Rental office space (meeting rooms) (0540) |
800 |
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(4 days, $ 200/day) |
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Sub- total |
$ 3,800 |
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Total of Activity 4 |
$ 35,890 |
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ACTIVITY 5: ONTARIO KINGSTON BASE TRIP – Fall 2008 |
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Fact- finding mission to Kingston, Ontario |
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9 Senators, 7 staff (2 clerks, 2 analysts, 2 consultants, 1 media relations), 3 days |
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PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER SERVICES |
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1. |
Hospitality - general (0410) |
$ 2,000 |
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2. |
Working lunches (0415) |
1,050 |
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(3 lunches, $ 350/lunch) |
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3. |
Working dinners (0415) |
1,000 |
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(2 dinners, $ 500/dinner) |
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Sub- total |
$ 4,050 |
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TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS |
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TRAVEL |
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1. |
Senators' per diem (0221) |
$ 2,160 |
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(9 Senators, 3 days, $ 80/day) |
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2. |
Senators' accommodation (0222) |
3,600 |
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(9 Senators, 2 nights, $ 200/night) |
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3. |
Staff per diem (0225) |
1,680 |
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(7 staff, 3 days, $ 80/day) |
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4. |
Staff accommodation (0226) |
2,800 |
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(7 staff, 2 nights, $ 200/night) |
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5. |
Ground transportation (0228) |
2,400 |
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(16 participants, 3 days, $ 50/day) |
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6. |
Ground transportation (0228) - bus rental |
4,800 |
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(16 participants, 3 days, $ 100/day) |
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Sub- total |
$ 17,440 |
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ALL OTHER EXPENDITURES |
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OTHER |
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1. |
Miscellaneous costs on travel (0229) |
$ 3,000 |
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RENTALS |
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1. |
Rental office space (meeting rooms) (0540) |
800 |
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(4 days, $ 200/day) |
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Sub- total |
$ 3,800 |
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Total of Activity 5 |
$ 25,290 |
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ACTIVITY 6: CONFERENCES |
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Funds
allocated to
allow
for
one or
more
members of
the
committee
or any
staff,
to participate in
different
events
related
to its
mandate. |
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CONFERENCE 1: Pathways to International Security (Brussels) May 17-18, 2008 |
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PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER SERVICES |
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1. |
Conference fees (0406) |
$ 1,600 |
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(2 days, $ 800/day) |
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Sub- total |
$ 1,600 |
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TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS |
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TRAVEL |
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1. |
Senators' per diem (0221) |
800 |
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(2 Senators, 4 days, $ 100/day) |
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2. |
Senators' accommodation (0222) |
3,300 |
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(2 Senators, 3 nights, $ 550/night) |
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3. |
Senators' transportation (0224) |
16,000 |
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(2 Senators, 1 day, $ 8,000/day) |
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4. |
Ground transportation (0228) |
800 |
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(2 participants, 4 days, $ 100/day) |
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TELECOMMUNICATION |
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1. |
International telephone charges (0275) |
250 |
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Sub- total |
$ 21,150 |
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ALL OTHER EXPENDITURES |
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OTHER |
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1. |
Miscellaneous costs on travel (0229) |
$ 3,000 |
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Sub- total |
$ 3,000 |
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Total of Conference 1 |
$ 25,750 |
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CONFERENCE 2: The 10th Annual Privacy and Security Conference (Victoria, B.C.) February 2009 |
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PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER SERVICES |
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1. |
Conference fees (0406) |
$ 1,000 |
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(2 days, $ 500/day) |
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Sub- total |
$ 1,000 |
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TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS |
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TRAVEL |
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1. |
Senators' per diem (0221) |
$ 640 |
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(2 Senators, 4 days, $ 80/day) |
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2. |
Senators' accommodation (0222) |
1,800 |
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(2 Senators, 3 nights, $ 300/night) |
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3. |
Senators' transportation (0224) |
4,000 |
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(2 Senators, 1 day, $ 2000/day) |
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4. |
Ground transportation (0228) |
800 |
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(2 participants, 4 days, $ 100/day) |
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Sub- total |
$ 7,240 |
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ALL OTHER EXPENDITURES |
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OTHER |
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1. |
Miscellaneous costs on travel (0229) |
$ 3,000 |
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Sub- total |
$ 3,000 |
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Total of Conference 2 |
$ 11,240 |
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CONFERENCE 3: ICT's 8th Annual International Conference - Israel - September 8-11, 2008 |
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PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER SERVICES |
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1. |
Conference fees (0406) |
$ 1,000 |
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(2 days, $ 500/day) |
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Sub- total |
$ 1,000 |
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TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS |
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TRAVEL |
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1. |
Senators' per diem (0221) |
$ 1,200 |
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(2 Senators, 6 days, $ 100/day) |
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2. |
Senators' accommodation (0222) |
1,500 |
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(2 Senators, 5 nights, $ 150/night) |
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3. |
Senators' transportation (0224) |
12,000 |
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(2 Senators, 1 day, $ 6,000/day) |
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4. |
Ground transportation (0228) |
1,200 |
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(2 participants, 6 days, $ 100/day) |
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TELECOMMUNICATION |
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1. |
International telephone charges (0275) |
300 |
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Sub- total |
$ 16,200 |
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ALL OTHER EXPENDITURES |
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OTHER |
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1. |
Miscellaneous costs on travel (0229) |
$ 3,000 |
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Sub- total |
$ 3,000 |
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Total of Conference 3 |
$ 20,200 |
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CONFERENCE
4:
SPEI
Defence
+ Security
2009
(USA) |
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PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER SERVICES |
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1. |
Conference fees (0406) |
$ 2,000 |
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(2 days, $ 1000/day) |
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Sub- total |
$ 2,000 |
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TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS |
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TRAVEL |
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1. |
Senators' per diem (0221) |
$ 960 |
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(2 Senators, 6 days, $ 80/day) |
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2. |
Senators' accommodation (0222) |
3,000 |
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(2 Senators, 5 nights, $ 300/night) |
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3. |
Senators' transportation (0224) |
5,000 |
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(2 Senators, 1 day, $ 2,500/day) |
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4. |
Ground transportation (0228) |
1,200 |
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(2 participants, 6 days, $ 100/day) |
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TELECOMMUNICATION |
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1. |
International telephone charges (0275) |
150 |
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Sub- total |
$ 10,310 |
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ALL OTHER EXPENDITURES |
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OTHER |
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1. |
Miscellaneous costs on travel (0229) |
$ 3,000 |
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Sub- total |
$ 3,000 |
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Total of Conference 4 |
$ 15,310 |
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TOTAL FOR ACTIVITY 6 |
$ 72,500 |
The Senate administration has reviewed this budget application.
| Heather Lank, Principal Clerk, Committees Directorate |
Date |
| Nicole Proulx, Director of Finance | Date |
APPENDIX (B) TO THE REPORT
Thursday, March 6, 2008
The Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration has examined the budget presented to it by the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence for the proposed expenditures of the said Committee for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009 for the purpose of its special study on the national security policy of Canada, as authorized by the Senate on Tuesday, November 20, 2007. The approved budget is as follows:
Professional and Other Services $ 47,900 Transportation and Communications 109,600 All Other Expenditures 7,500 Total $ 165,000
(includes funds for a fact-finding trip)
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE J. FUREY
Chair