Date / Time
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Committee
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Studies & Bills
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Location
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December 7, 2004
9:35 AM
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Transport and Communications
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- The current state of Canadian media industries; emerging trends and developments in these industries; the media's role, rights, and responsibilities in Canadian society; and current and appropriate future policies relating thereto
- Kim Kierans, Director, School of Journalism, University of King's College (Media)
- John Miller, Professor, School of Journalism, Ryerson University (Media) (As an individual)
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Room 505, Victoria Building
140 Wellington Street
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December 7, 2004
10:00 AM
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National Finance
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- The expenditures set out in the Supplementary Estimates (A) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2005
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Room 705, Victoria Building
140 Wellington Street
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In Camera
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December 7, 2004
4:04 PM
(Subject to authorization from the Senate, Rule 95(4))
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Human Rights
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- Invite from time to time the President of Treasury Board, the President of the Public Service Commission, for the purpose of examining cases of alleged discrimination in the hiring and promotion practices of the Federal Public Service
- The Honourable Reg Alcock, P.C., M.P., President of the Treasury Board
- Glen Bailey, Vice-President, Human Resources Planning and Accountability (Treasury Board)
- Wally Boxhill, Director, Employment Equity
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Room 160-S, Centre Block
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December 7, 2004
5:08 PM
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Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources
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- Examine and report on emerging issues related to its mandate
- The Honourable John Efford, P.C., M.P., Minister of Natural Resources Canada
- George R.M. Anderson, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources (Natural Resources Canada:)
- Howard E. Brown, Assistant Deputy Minister, Energy Policy Sector (Natural Resources Canada)
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Room 257, East Block
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December 7, 2004
5:09 PM
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Foreign Affairs and International Trade
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- Examine the Performance Reports for the period ending March 31, 2004 of: a) Foreign Affairs Canada; b) International Trade Canada; and c) Canadian International Development Agency, tabled in the Senate on October 28, 2004
- The Honourable Aileen Carroll, P.C., M.P., Minister of International Cooperation
- Ric Cameron, Senior Vice President (Canadian International Development Agency:)
- Denis Kingsley, Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Services Branch (Canadian International Development Agency:)
- Paul Thibault, President (Canadian International Development Agency:)
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Room 160-S, Centre Block
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December 7, 2004
6:00 PM
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Agriculture and Forestry
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- The present state and future of agriculture and forestry in Canada
- Terry Campbell, Vice-President, Policy (Canadian Bankers Association)
- Bob Funk, Vice President, Agriculture (Scotiabank)
- Brian Little, National Manager, Agriculture and Agri Business
- Dave Marr, Senior Advisor, Community, Rural and Agriculture Issues Government and Community Relations (TD Bank Financial Group)
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Room 2, Victoria Building
140 Wellington Street
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December 7, 2004
7:00 PM
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Fisheries and Oceans
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- Examine and report on issues relating to the federal government’s new and evolving policy framework for managing Canada’s fisheries and oceans
- Garth Mirau, Vice-President (United Fishermen and Allied Workers' Union)
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Room 2, Victoria Building
140 Wellington Street
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December 8, 2004
12:00 PM
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Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament
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Room 160-S, Centre Block
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In Camera
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December 8, 2004
12:18 PM
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Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs
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- Study on the services and benefits provided to veterans in recognition of their services to Canada
- Honourable Albina Guarnieri
- Victor Marchand, Chair (Veterans Review and Appeal Board)
- Jack Stagg, Deputy Minister (Veterans Affairs Canada)
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Room 705, Victoria Building
140 Wellington Street
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December 8, 2004
4:07 PM
When the Senate rises but not before time shown above.
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Banking, Trade and Commerce
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- Study on issues dealing with charitable giving in Canada
- Bill Murphy, Senior Tax Policy Officer, Personal Income Tax Division, Tax Policy Branch. (Department of Finance)
- Serge Nadeau, Director, Personal Income Tax Division, Tax Policy Branch; (Department of Finance)
- Barry Turner, Director of Government Relations; (Ducks Unlimited Canada and The Nature Conservancy of Canada)
- Bill C-5, An Act to provide financial assistance for post-secondary education savings
- The Honourable Joseph Volpe, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.
- Christian Beaulieu, Senior Counsel, Legal Services, Justice Canada. (Human Resources and Skills Development Canada)
- Lenore Burton, Senior Director General, Learning Branch (Human Resources and Skills Development Canada)
- Marie-Josée Thivierge, Assistant Deputy Minister, Learning Branch (Human Resources and Skills Development Canada)
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Room 2, Victoria Building
140 Wellington Street
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