Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Energy, the
Environment and Natural Resources
Issue 3 - Report of the Committee
THURSDAY, May 30, 1996
The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources has the honour to present its
SECOND REPORT
Your Committee, which was authorized by the Senate on Wednesday, March 27, 1996, in accordance with Rule 86(1)p), to examine such issues as may arise from time to time relating to energy, the environment and natural resources generally in Canada, respectfully requests that it be empowered to engage the services of such counsel and technical, clerical and other personnel as may be necessary, and to adjourn from place to place within and outside Canada for the purpose of such study.
Pursuant to Section 2:07 of the Procedural Guidelines for the Financial Operation of Senate Committees, 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,
RON GHITTER
Chairman
APPENDIX (A) TO THE REPORT
STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
STUDY ON ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
APPLICATION FOR BUDGET AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PERIOD FROM APRIL 1ST, 1996 TO MARCH 31, 1997
Order of Reference
Motion to the Senate of Wednesday, March 27, 1996:
The Honourable Senator Berntson for the Honourable Senator Ghitter, moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Stratton:
That the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources, in accordance with Rule 86(1)p), be authorized to examine such issues as may arise from time to time relating to energy, the environment and natural resources generally in Canada; and
That the Committee report to the Senate no later than March 31, 1997.
SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES
Professional and Other Services $ 3,500
Transportation and Communications 40,570
All other Expenditures 1,000
Total $ 45,070
The foregoing budget was approved by the Standing Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources on May 7, 1996.
The undersigned or an alternate will be in attendance on the date that this budget is being considered.
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Date Chairman,
Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources
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Date Chairman,
Standing Senate Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration
The Senate administration has reviewed this budget application.
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Gary O'Brien, Director of Committees and Private Legislation
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Siroun Aghajanian, Director of Finance
PURPOSE OF THE TRAVEL
In Canada, the oil industry is a vital part of the economy, and over the past few years there have been important charges in this industry. The Committee which has historically dealt in depth with energy related issues would like to meet with people involved in the oil industry to hear from them, first hand, about the changes, the important issues and future directions which they see for their sector. During our fact-finding visit to Calgary, we intend to meet informally with officials from the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers who represent most companies, both large and small, involved in oil exploration and production in Canada. We also want to meet with individuals at the Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI). CERI is an independent think tank dealing with a wide variety of energy issues. The Committee also hopes to meet with the Chairman of the National Energy Board to discuss regulatory issues as well as the NEB's views on the future of the oil industry. Finally, the Committee hopes to make a site visit to the oil sands mining facilities in Fort McMurray. This vast resource is an important part of Canada's present and future energy supply. The Committee would like to be brought up to date on developments and future plans in the oil sands.
STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
EXPLANATION OF BUDGET ITEMS
PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER SERVICES (0401)
1. Communication Consultant (estimate) $ 2,500
2. Meals (0415) Working lunches and dinners (5 lunches and dinners @ $200 each) $ 1,000
Total $ 3,500
TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. Visit to Alberta (Calgary - Fort McMurray) (0201) May 1996 10 participants (8 Senators, 2 staff)
Air transportation for 10 participants: Ottawa - Calgary 10 part. x $1,870 = $18,700 $ 18,700
Calagary - Fort McMurray 10 part. x $790 = $7,9007,900
Accommodations: $150 / 4 nights x 10 part. 6,000
Ground transportation: 4 rides @ $25 x 10 part. 1,000
Per diem and incidentals: 4 days @ $48 x 10 part. 1,920
Working lunches or dinners: (4 x $350) (15-20 participants) 1,400
Rental of bus, mini-vans or others x 3 days $750 x 3 2,250 Rental of meeting rooms 4 days x $350 1,400
Total $ 40,570
ALL OTHER EXPENDITURES
1. Books, newspapers and periodicals (0702) $ 500
2. Contingencies (0799) $ 500
Total $ 1,000
GRAND TOTAL $ 45,070
APPENDIX (B) TO THE REPORT
THURSDAY, May 30, 1996
The Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration has examined and approved the budget presented to it by the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources for the proposed expenditures of the said Committee for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1997, with respect to the study on energy, environment and natural resources, as authorized by the Senate on Wednesday March 27, 1996. The budget is as follows:
Professional and Other Services $3,500
Transport and Communications 40,570
All Other Expenditures 1,000
TOTAL $45,070
Respectfully submitted,
COLIN KENNY
Chairman