MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1996
(Meeting No. 1)
The Evidence for this meeting is not available because it was held in camera.
(Meeting No. 1)
The Evidence for this meeting is not available because it was held in camera.
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The Sub-Committee on Environmental Awareness for Sustainability of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development met in camera at 3:40 o'clock p.m. this day, in Room 307, West Block, the Chair, Karen Kraft Sloan, presiding.
Members of the Sub-Committee present: John Finlay, Paul Forseth, Karen Kraft Sloan and Jean Payne.
Other Member present: Gérard Asselin.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Jean-Luc Bourdages, Research Officer.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and to its Order of Reference of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development dated Tuesday, March 26, 1996, the Sub-Committee proceeded to the consideration of its future business.
At 4:33 o'clock p.m., the Sub-Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 1996
(Meeting No. 2)
(Meeting No. 2)
The Sub-Committee on Environmental Awareness for Sustainability of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development met at 11:03 o'clock a.m. this day, in Room 306, West Block, the Chair, Karen Kraft Sloan, presiding.
Members of the Sub-Committee present: Paul Forseth, Karen Kraft Sloan, Jean Payne and Len Taylor.
Acting Member present: Gérard Asselin for Monique Guay.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Jean-Luc Bourdages, Research Officer.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and its Order of Reference, the Sub-Committee proceeded to the consideration of its Future Business.
On motion of Jean Payne, seconded by Paul Forseth, it was agreed,--That the Budget prepared for the Forum to be held on May 13 and 14, 1996 and adopted by the Sub-Committee be presented to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development at its next meeting, on Thursday, April 25, 1996.
At 11:55 o'clock a.m., the Sub-Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1996
(Meeting No. 3)
The Evidence for this meeting is not available because it was held in camera.
(Meeting No. 3)
The Evidence for this meeting is not available because it was held in camera.
The Sub-Committee on Environmental Awareness for Sustainability of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development met in camera at 9:07 o'clock a.m. this day, in Room 306, West Block, the Chair, Karen Kraft Sloan, presiding.
Members of the Sub-Committee present: Paul Forseth, Karen Kraft Sloan, Monique Guay and Jean Payne.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Jean-Luc Bourdages, Research Officer.
The Sub-Committee proceeded to the consideration of its Future Business.
At 9:51 o'clock a.m., the Sub-Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
MONDAY, MAY 13, 1996
(Meeting No. 4)
(Meeting No. 4)
The Sub-Committee on Environmental Awareness for Sustainability met jointly with the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development on a televised session at 3:34 o'clock p.m. this day, in Room 253-D, Centre Block, the Chair, Karen Kraft Sloan, presiding.
Members of the Sub-Committee present: John Finlay, Paul Forseth, Karen Kraft Sloan and Jean Payne.
Members of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development present: Peter Adams, Gérard Asselin, Charles Caccia, Paul Forseth, Gar Knutson, Karen Kraft Sloan and Jean Payne.
Other Members present: Roy Cullen, Stan Dromisky, Ron Duhamel, John Godfrey and Julian Reed.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Jean-Luc Bourdages, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the Canadian Polar Commission: Jon Grant, Member, Former Chief Executive Officer of Quaker Oats, and Chair of Canada Lands Corporation. From the Mohawk Council: Henry Lickers, Director of Environment, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. From York University: Nigel Roome, Professor, Environment and Business, Faculty of Administrative Studies. From the Department of Finance: Jack Mintz, Chair, Technical Committee on Business Taxation. From ``Union québécoise pour la conservation de la nature'': Harvey Mead, President. From the Canadian Institute for Business and Environment: Gary Gallon, President. From Women and Sustainability Network: Miriam Wyman, President. From the International Institute for Sustainable Development: Dr. Nola-Kate Seymoar, Chair. From KPMG Environmental Services Inc.: Ann Davis, Partner. From the Delphi Group: Chris Henderson, Chief Executive Officer.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and pursuant to its Order of Reference, dated Tuesday, March 26, 1996 from the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, the Sub-Committee proceeded to hold a Parliamentary Forum on Jobs, the Environment and Sustainable Development (See Minutes of Proceedings of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, dated Tuesday, March 26, 1996, Issue No. 1, Meeting No. 2).
Karen Kraft Sloan made an opening statement and proceeded to the introduction of the witnesses.
Jon Grant, Henry Lickers and Miriam Wyman made opening statements as Lead Speakers.
All witnesses and Members of Parliament present made statements and participated in discussions that followed.
At 6:01 o'clock p.m., the Sub-Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1996
(Meeting No. 5)
(Meeting No. 5)
The Sub-Committee on Environmental Awareness for Sustainability met jointly with the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development on a televised session at 9:04 o'clock a.m. this day, in Room 253-D, Centre Block, the Chair, Karen Kraft Sloan, presiding.
Members of the Sub-Committee present: John Finlay, Paul Forseth, Karen Kraft Sloan, Monique Guay and Jean Payne.
Members of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development present: Peter Adams, Gérard Asselin, Charles Caccia, Paul Forseth, Monique Guay, Gar Knutson, Karen Kraft Sloan, Raymond Lavigne and Jean Payne.
Other Members present: Jean Augustine, Paul DeVillers and John O'Reilly.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Jean-Luc Bourdages, Research Officer.
Appearing: The Hon. Sergio Marchi, P.C., M.P., Minister of the Environment.
Witnesses: From Know Waste Technologies: Douglas King, Manager Business Development. From ``Corporation d'amélioration et de protection de l'environnement (CAPE)'': Denis Cardinal, President. From C.P.L. Plastic Lumber: Frank Peters, Consultant. From the University Laval and The World Bank, Washington, D.C.: Benoît Laplante, Professor and Researcher. From Laidlaw: Robert Redhead, Director, Corporate Government Affairs. From the House of Commons: Lorie-Lee Flanagan, Environment Coordinator. From the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton: Joseph Hall, Director, Waste Diversion Branch. From ``Université de Montréal'': Liliane Cotnoir, Doctorate Student. From Environment Canada: George Cornwall, Director, Hazardous Waste Branch.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), and pursuant to its Order of Reference dated Tuesday, March 26, 1996 from the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, the Sub-Committee proceeded to hold a Parliamentary Forum on Jobs, the Environment and Sustainable Development (See Minutes of Proceedings of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, dated Tuesday, March 26, 1996, Issue No. 1, Meeting No. 2).
The Hon. Sergio Marchi, P.C., M.P., made an opening statement and answered questions.
Douglas King, Denis Cardinal and Frank Peters made presentations as Project Presenters.
All witnesses and Members of Parliament present made statements and participated in discussions that followed.
Students from Sir Winston Churchill, Public School, namely Mat Harris, Blake Curtis, Grace Yip, Yasser Matar and Annie Edens made statements.
At 11:40 o'clock a.m., the Sub-Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
NOON SITTING
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1996
(Meeting No. 6)
The Sub-Committee on Environmental Awareness for Sustainability met jointly with the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development on a televised session at 11:51 o'clock a.m. this day, in Room 253-D, Centre Block, the Chair, Karen Kraft Sloan, presiding.
Members of the Sub-Committee present: John Finlay, Paul Forseth, Monique Guay, Karen Kraft Sloan and Jean Payne.
Members of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development present: Peter Adams, Charles Caccia, Paul Forseth, Monique Guay, Karen Kraft Sloan and Jean Payne.
Other Members present: Paul DeVillers, Tony Ianno and Senator Mira Spivak.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Jean-Luc Bourdages, Research Officer.
Witnesses From the Department of National Defence: Anthony Downs, Director General, Environment; John Lammey, Environmental Officer (Goose Bay). From Avenor Inc.: Catherine Cobden, Manager Environment, Zero effluent Program. From Edmonds Landscape and Construction Services: John Edmonds, President, Total System Organic Management for Turfs. From ``Université Laval'': Guy de Bailleul, Professor, Department of Rural Economy. From Atlantic Costo Action Program: (A.C.A.P.): Jim Elsworth, Director. From Geomatics Information Systems: Michel Arès, President, Resources Kitaskino XXI Inc. From Ecological Economics: Robert Gale, Principal. From Environment Canada: John de Gonzague, Manager, National Office of Pollution Prevention.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), and pursuant to its Order of Reference, dated Tuesday, March 26, 1996 from the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, the Sub-Committee proceeded to hold a Parliamentary Forum on Jobs, the Environment and Sustainable Development (See Minutes of Proceedings of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, dated Tuesday, March 26, 1996, Issue No. 1, Meeting No. 2).
John Lammey, Catherine Cobden and John Edmonds made presentations as Project Presenters.
All witnesses and Members of Parliament present made statements and participated in discussions that followed.
At 1:28 o'clock p.m., the Sub-Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
AFTERNOON SITTING
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1996
(Meeting No. 7)
The Sub-Committee on Environmental Awareness for Sustainability met jointly with the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development on a televised session at 3:36 o'clock p.m. this day, in Room 253-D, Centre Block, the Chair, Karen Kraft Sloan, presiding.
Members of the Sub-Committee present: John Finlay, Paul Forseth, Monique Guay and Karen Kraft Sloan.
Members of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development present: Gérard Asselin, Charles Caccia, Paul Forseth, Monique Guay, Karen Kraft Sloan and Paul Steckle.
Other Member present: Marlene Cowling.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Jean-Luc Bourdages, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From Inco: Tom Burnett, Director, Environmental Affairs. From Energy Pathways: Bill Armstrong, President. From the Department of Natural Resources: Nils Larsson, Director, High Performance Commercial Buildings Program. From ``Université Laval'': Jean-Thomas Bernard, Professor, Department of Economic Sciences. From Sierra Club: Louise Comeau, Director. From Transportation Options: Sue Zielinski, Director. From the Canadian Solar Industries Association: Bob Swartman, President. As an individual: Chuck Hopkins, Senior Advisor to UNESCO, Advisor to TESCOR (Energy Services).
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), and pursuant to its Order of Reference, dated Tuesday, March 26, 1996 from the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, the Sub-Committee proceeded to hold a Parliamentary Forum on Jobs, the Environment and Sustainable Development (See Minutes of Proceedings of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, dated Tuesday, March 26, 1996, Issue No. 1, Meeting No. 2).
Dr. Tom Burnett, Bill Armstrong and Nils Larsson made presentations as Projects Presenters.
All witnesses and Members of Parliament present made statements and participated in discussions that followed.
At 5:36 o'clock p.m., the Sub-Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Georges Etoka
Clerk of the Sub-Committee