Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources
Issue 9 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Tuesday, February 25, 2003
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, Environment and Natural Resources met at 5:15 p.m. this day, in room 257, East Block, the Chair, the Honourable Tommy Banks, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Banks, Buchanan, P.C., Christensen, Cochrane, Finnerty, Milne, and Spivak (7).
Other senators present: The Honourable Senators Johnson and Sibbeston (2).
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: James McQueen, Researcher, Economics Division.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, November 7, 2002, the committee continued its examination of emerging issues related to its mandate (implementation of the Kyoto Protocol). (For complete text of Order of Reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 8, February 18, 2003.)
WITNESSES:
From the Climate Change Secretariat:
David Oulton, Head.
From Environment Canada:
Paul Fauteux, Director General, Climate Change Bureau.
From Natural Resources Canada:
Neil MacLeod, Director General, Office of Energy Efficiency.
David Oulton, Paul Fauteux and Neil MacLeod each made statements and together the witnesses answered questions.
Pursuant to rule 92(2)(f), at 7:15 p.m. the committee proceeded in camera for the consideration of a draft budget.
It was agreed that the following budget application for legislation be approved for submission to the Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration.
| Summary of Expenditures | |
| Professional and Other Services | $12,500 |
| Transportation and Communications | $ 500 |
| Other Expenditures | $ 3,000 |
| TOTAL | $16,000 |
It was agreed that the following budget application for the committee's special study be approved for submission to the Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration.
| Summary of Expenditures | |
| Professional and Other Services | $ 53,650 |
| Transportation and Communications | $219,220 |
| Other Expenditures | $ 7,000 |
| TOTAL | $279,870 |
At 7:22 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Thursday, February 27, 2003
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, Environment and Natural Resources met at 8:30 a.m. this day, in room 505 VB, 140 Wellington, the Chair, the Honourable Tommy Banks, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Banks, Buchanan, P.C., Christensen, Cochrane, Eyton, Finnerty, Mahovlich and Spivak (8).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Sibbeston (1).
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Lynne Myers, Researcher, Science and Technology Division.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, November 7, 2002, the committee continued its examination of emerging issues related to its mandate (implementation of the Kyoto Protocol). (For complete text of Order of Reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 8, February 18, 2003.)
WITNESSES:
From Natural Resources Canada:
Neil MacLeod, Director General, Office of Energy Efficiency;
Colleen Paton, Director, Outreach and Communications Services, Office of Energy Efficiency.
Neil MacLeod and Colleen Paton each made statements and together the witnesses answered questions.
At 10:03 a.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Josée Thérien
Clerk of the Committee