Senator Dan Hays

SPEAKER’S REPORT

Canada’s commitment to a peaceful world Winter 2001

Inside this edition ...

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Remembering September 11th and Canada’s commit- ment to a peaceful world

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Senate business

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Visiting Ground Zero

Senate motion resulting from the events of Sep- tember 11th Remembering September 11th and

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L. Col Hays and the King’s Own Regiment We were all shocked and horrified by the tragedies that occurred brief Her Majesty, on September 11th in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. Commander-in-Chief As we struggle to deal with these senseless acts, we remember those who died and the fragility of life, freedom and democratic Delegation of environment values. ministers visit In the wake of these events, Canada finds itself at war. This

Page 5 “war”, as it has been characterized, sees us actively supporting the U.S. as it defends itself and its allies against terrorist forces Speaker leads mission to that continue to threaten the shared values of most of the world. China Canada is first and foremost a peaceful nation, but one that is prepared to do what it must to ensure that the goals of peace Page 6 and freedom continue to be supported in the world. In this edi- Senate news tion, we remember September 11th, but also, we continue on. Inside is a revue of issues before the Senate and some of my re- Page 7 cent activities in both and Calgary. Despite the difficult times, we must all strive to live our lives, to do what is necessary Alberta roundup to uphold the values we cherish and to ensure that Canada re-

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Senator Hays’ notes Sincerely, Dan Hays Page 2 SPEAKER’S REPORT Winter 2001

SENATE BUSINESS S-22, An Act to provide for the recognition of the Canadien Horse as the National Horse of Canada. Sponsored by Senator Lowell As readers will see, numerous Private Members Bills and Govern- Murray (P.C.). ment Bills are now before the Senate. This section provides a review of the legislative agenda for the fall session as of Novem- S-26, An Act concerning personal watercraft in navigable waters. ber 1, 2001. Sponsored by Senator Mira Spivak (P.C.).

S-29, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act (review of decisions). Private Members Bills Sponsored by Senator Jean-Robert Gauthier (Lib). This Act would allow the CRTC to review, rescind or vary its decisions and would S-6, An Act to assist in the prevention of wrongdoing in the Public allow it to re-hear a matter before rendering a decision. Service by establishing a framework for education on ethical practices in the workplace, for dealing with allegations of wrong- S-30, An act to amend the Canada Corporations Act (corporations doing and for protecting whistleblowers. Sponsored by Senator sole). Sponsored by Senator Norm Atkins (P.C.). This Act would Noël Kinsella, Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition in the Sen- amend the Corporations Act whereby office holders in non-profit ate. corporations are viewed separately and distinctly from office holders in for-profit corporations. S-7, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act. Sponsored by Sena- tor Sheila Finestone (Lib.). This amendment would allow the Government Bills CRTC to review and award costs to parties appearing before CRTC

hearings. S-2, An Act respecting marine liability, and to validate certain by-

laws and regulations (Senator George Furey) S-8, An Act to maintain the principles relating to the role of the

Senate as established by the Constitution of Canada. Sponsored S-3, An Act to amend the Motor Vehicle Transport Act, 1987 and by Senator Serge Joyal, P.C. (Lib). This Act would allow for the to make consequential amendments to other Acts (Senator Marie involvement of the Senate to the same degree as the House of Poulin) Commons in certain legislative processes.

S-4, A First Act to harmonize federal law with the civil law of the S-9, An Act to remove certain doubts regarding the meaning of Province of and to amend certain Acts in order to ensure marriage. Sponsored by Senator Anne Cools (Lib). that each language version takes into account the common law

and the civil law (Senator Pierre De Bané) S-10, An Act to amend the Act

(Parliamentary Poet Laureate) Sponsored by Senator Jerahmiel S-5, An Act to amend the Blue Water Bridge Authority Act Grafstein (Lib). This Act would create the position of Parliamen- (Senator Lorna Milne) tary Poet Laureate.

S-11, An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act S-12, An Act to amend the Statistics Act and the National Ar- and the Canada Cooperatives Act and to amend other Acts in con- chives Act (Census records). Sponsored by Senator Lorna Milne sequence (Senator Céline Hervieux-Payette) (Lib). This Act authorizes the transfer of census records from

Statisitics Canada to the National Archives for permanent safe- S-16, An Act to amend the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) keeping 92 after the census year in question. Act (Senator George Furey)

S-13, An Act respecting the declaration of royal assent by the S-17, An Act to amend the Patent Act (Senator Jack Weibe) Governor General in the Queen’s name to bills passed by the

Houses of Parliament. Sponsored by John Lynch-Staunton, Leader S-23, An Act to amend the Customs Act and to make related of the Official Opposition in the Senate (PC). This Act provides amendments to other Acts (Senator Raymond Setlakwe) for an alternate procedure for royal assent, namely a written dec-

laration of royal assent in addition to the present procedure S-24, An Act to implement an agreement between the Mohawks which requires the physical presence of the Governor General in of Kanesatake and Her Majesty in right of Canada respecting gov- the Senate chamber. This Act began as a private bill, but has ernance of certain lands by the Mohawks of Kanesatake and to been adopted as a public or government bill, now called Bill S-34. amend an Act in consequence (Senator Joan Fraser)

S-14, An Act respecting Sir John A. Macdonald Day (January 11) S-31, This Act may be cited as the Income Tax Conventions Imple- and Sir Wilfred Laurier Day (November 20). Sponsor Senator mentation Act, 2001 (Senator Marie Poulin) John Lynch-Staunton, Leader of the Official Opposition in the Sen- ate (P.C.). S-33, An Act to amend the Carriage by Air Act (Senator Ross Fitz- patrick) S-18, An Act to amend the Food and Drug Act (clean drinking wa- ter). Sponsored by Senator Jerahmiel Grafstein (Lib). S-34, An Act respecting royal assent (Senator Carstairs)

S-19, An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act. Spon- C7, An Act in respect of criminal justice for young persons and sored by Senator Michael Kirby (Lib). This Act would require do- to amend and repeal other Acts (Senator Landon Pearson). mestic and foreign air carriers to file public reports on matters affecting the public interest. C-11, An Act respecting immigration to Canada and the granting of refugee protection to persons who are displaced, persecuted or S-20, An Act to provide for increased transparency and objectivity in danger. (Senator Jane Cordy) in the selection of suitable individuals to be named to certain high public positions. Sponsored by Senator Terry Stratton, (P.C). C-14, An Act respecting shipping and navigation and to amend the Shipping Conferences Exemption Act, 1987 and other Acts S-21, An Act to guarantee the human right to privacy. Sponsored (Senator Catherine Callbeck) by Senator Sheila Finestone (Lib). Page 3 SPEAKER’S REPORT Winter 2001

Senate motion following September 11th

The Senate reconvened for the fall session on September 18, 2001. With the tragedies in New York, Washington, DC and Pennsylvania in mind, Government Leader moved the following mo- tion, seconded by Leader of the Op- position John Lynch-Staunton:

That the Senate express its sorrow and horror at the senseless and vi- cious attack on the United States of America on September 11, 2001;

That it express its heartfelt condo- lences to the families of the victims and to the American people; and

That it reaffirm its commitment to Speaker of the Senate the humane values of free and de- visits Ground Zero mocratic society and its determina- with Canadian delegation tion to bring to justice the perpetra- September 29, 2001 tors of this attack on these values and to defend civilization from any future terrorist attacks. On Saturday, September 29, 2001, at the invitation of Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, Senator Dan Hays, Speaker of the Sen- In total, twenty-three Senators from ate, joined Deputy House of Commons Speaker Bob Kilger and the leaders of all Opposition parties to pay Canada’s official all political parties spoke in favour of respects at Ground Zero in New York City. the motion, which was passed unani- mously. A second motion, to send This non-partisan delegation was invited by the United States the resolution to the United States government to view the destruction and to mourn the loss of Congress, was also passed unani- lives. Senator Hays reacted to his official visit with the follow- mously. ing statement:

Afterward, Speaker Hays made the “It is impossible to overstate the incredible loss that America following comment: “I am pleased and, for that matter, all peace loving nations have witnessed.“ that Senators chose to join together “The scope and scale of the destruction is impossible to repre- with one voice on this issue. Canadi- sent in words or images. The most poignant and striking reali- ans expect the best from us and to- zation occurs when one sees that amid the great physical de- day, through our unity we demon- struction of buildings, shops, offices and roads, the lives of strate our strength and resolve to innocent people have also been destroyed on a scale that is make a firm stand against the sense- beyond imagination.” less violence of September 11, 2001.” “Physical edifices can be rebuilt, but the lives of those lost can- not ... and the lives of those who survive them ... and for all of transcript of the debate available at: us, are changed forever.” www.parl.gc.ca under Senate Business Twenty-three (23) were lost at the World Trade Cen- tres on September 11, 2001. Page 4 SPEAKER’S REPORT Winter 2001

Speaker Hays hosts visiting environment ministers July 30 –August 1

Speaker Hays hosted the Alberta leg of a multilateral delegation of environment ministers from Ice- land, Spain and Belize on behalf of the Environment Minister David Anderson this summer. The pur- pose of the delegation was to share information concerning the Canada’s National Parks system.

Canada’s national parks are not just national treasures, but inter- national ones that boast many UNESCO world heritage sites. Spain, Iceland and Belize are pres- ently seeking to establish or ex- Above l-r, Regimental Sergeant Major Oliver McEvoy, Honourary Lieutenant Colonel pand national parks in their re- Dan Hays, Honourary Colonel Gordon Lennard and Lieutenant Colonel Jay Milne, spective countries and were inter- Commanding Officer. ested in becoming more aware of the Canadian example.

The King’s Own Calgary Regiment reports to The delegation visited Jasper, the Her Majesty the Queen of England Columbia Icefields, Maligne Lake July 24, 2001 and Banff with briefings with Parks Canada officials on the establish-

ment of “ecological integrity” as Her Majesty, the Queen is the King’s Own Calgary Regiment’s the guiding principle for all activity Commander-in-Chief. Although every regiment under Her in our National Parks. command is required to report to Her on a semi-frequent ba- sis, this briefing was the first in the history of the King’s “For many of the visiting ministers, Own. The group discussed the status of the King’s Own, its eco-tourism and generating eco- recent United Nations missions, and the challenges it faces nomic activity a matter of primary as a Canadian reserve unit. interest. While the Banff-Jasper corridor is a profit generating op- “All the preparation and study was worthwhile as Her Majesty eration, the Canadian example shows that it is possible to blend was very well prepared as evidenced by her questions. I left economic activity and human use Buckingham Palace grateful for her attention, awareness and with ecological imperatives.” general concern for the state of the Canadian militia,” said Senator Hays. “The message delivered to the delegation was that, above all, Ca- Senator Hays also met with consular officials and defense ad- nadians feel a profound connec- visors stationed in London in preparation for the meeting tion to natural and wild spaces and with Her Majesty. it is this cultural pull that has led us to our distinct approach to Na- tional Parks,” said Senator Hays. The visit to London also provided Senator Hays the opportu-

nity to meet with his Parliamentary Counterpart, the Lord The Alberta stop was the mid-point High Chancellor of the House of Lords, Lord Irvine of Lairg. of the visit which also included Their discussions centred on the Wakeham Report which has Gros Morne National Park in New- led to some significant reform in the House of Lords and to foundland and Pacific Rim National the British Parliament. Park on Vancouver Island. Page 5 SPEAKER’S REPORT Winter 2001

Speaker Hays and Milliken co-host reception for 47th Annual Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly October 7, 2001

The Speakers of the Senate and the House of Commons co-hosted a recep- tion for delegates and attachés to the 47th Annual Session of the Nato Parlia- mentary Assembly in the Rotunda of Centre Block on Parliament Hill on Oc- tober 7, 2001.

Over 800 delegates participated in the Annual Assembly from 36 countries. Topics of concern included world ter- rorism, expanding membership in NATO, and sharing the military burden more equitably among NATO members. Speaker Hays leads Diplomatic Meetings Inter-Parliamentary delegation to

The People’s Republic of China Speaker Hays had the honour of meeting with the following people in fulfilling his October 12-18, 2001 international relations role : Senator Hays led a delegation of Canadian Parliamentari- His Excellency Mikulas Dzurinda, Prime Minis- ans to the People’s Republic of China from October 12- ter of the Slovak Republic 18, 2001. The delegation included Senator Elizabeth His Excellency Vladimir Kotzy, Ambassador of Hubley (Lib-PEI), Rick Casson, MP Lethbridge (CA), An- the Czech Republic toine Dubé, MP Lévis et Chutes de la Chaudière (BQ) and

His Excellency A.J. (Tony) Hely, Autralian High Beth Phinney, MP Hamilton Mountain (Lib). Commissioner The delegation held productive meetings with Li Peng, His Excellency Bozo Cerar, Ambassador of Slo- venia Chairman of the National People’s Congress, with Mr. Li Ruihuan, Chairman of the Chinese People’s Consultative Dinner hosted by His Excellency Mei Ping, Am- Conference, and with Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Li bassador, People's Republic of China , for Zhaoxing and the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Na- members of Speaker Hays’ delegation to China tional People’s Congress. His Excellency Jean-Claude Junker, Prime Min- ister of Luxembourg The objectives of the mission were to continue dialogue

Her Excellency Mrs. Geetha de Silva, Ambassa- in support of economic participation, to support Cana- dor of Sri Lanka dian entrepreneurs working in China, and to promote Canada as a political and cultural partner and ally. Sena- His Excellency Kensaku Hogen, Ambassador of Japan tor Hays commented that “… exchanges like this one continue the promotion of better relations between our Mr. Klaus Buhler, President of the European two nations. Canada and China have been involved in a Security and Defense Assembly steady process of engagement over the last decade and

His Excellency Denis Bauchard, Ambassador of we are seeing some of the benefits of this policy. The France evidence is in the rapid expansion of the Chinese econ- omy and the presence of Canadian entrepreneurs in this Her Excellency, Mrs. Nina Mazai Ambassador of Belarus process, as well as the social reforms currently underway in this remarkable country.” Mr. John Agyekum Kufuor, President of Ghana Page 6 SPEAKER’S REPORT Winter 2001 Senate news ... The Senate First Aboriginal Senate highlights post-September 11th senator honoured, of the first session the Honourable James Gladstone of the 37th Parliament Look for changes to the legislative agenda in the Senate as a result of On Thursday, October 25, 2001, Here’s a snapshot of Senate heightened concerns about terror- The Senate honoured the mem- activity from January to June ist activities in Canada. These ory of the first Aboriginal person 2001. could include Bill C-11 The Immi- appointed to the Senate, the gration and Refugee Protection Act Honourable James Gladstone • 228 Senate committee and Bill C-24, Organized Crime (dec.) in the presence of his fam- Bill, as well as C-36 Omnibus legis- meetings were held ily and elders of the Blood tribe. • lation on terrorism presently being 368.5 hours were spent in examined by the House of Com- Senator Gladstone was ap- committees mons and by a Special Senate pointed by The Right Honourable • 637 witnesses appeared Committee (Chair, Senator Joyce in January of Fairbairn; Co-Chair, Senator James before Senate committees Kelleher) which has expressed con- 1958 from the community of • 86 reports were tabled or cerns about the protection of citi- Mountain Hill, Alberta (near presented by Senate com- zen’s rights in Bill C-36. Lethbridge). Senator Gladstone mittees. served his province and Aborigi- • 27 bills were passed by the nal communities across Canada Senate and were granted with great distinction until 1971. Two new Senate committees Royal Assent.

A bust, commissioned in Senator In May, the Senate established two new committees: the Senate Stand- Gladstone’s honour, was un- ing Committee on Defense and Secu- veiled and will sit in the Centre Senate standing committees rity and the Senate Standing Com- Block in memory of his accom- Aboriginal Peoples mittee on Human Rights. Commit- plishments and contributions as Agriculture and Forestry tees are where the Canada’s first Native senator and Banking, Trade & Finance does its strongest work. The Senate parliamentarian. Defense and Security through its 18 committees investi- Energy, Environment & Natural gates and reports on major policy Resources areas including social, foreign af- Speaker swears-in Fisheries fairs, economic and scientific issues. Foreign Affairs new Senate pages Human Rights The Senate Standing Committee on Internal Economy Defense and Security will undertake Speaker Hays had the honour of Legal & Constitutional Affairs a broad-based survey of the major officially swearing in this year’s National Finance issues faced by our military forces as Senate pages on September 19, Privileges, Standing Rules well as threats to Canadian security. 2001. & Orders Rules, Procedures and the This committee will be chaired by Rights of Parliament Senator Colin Kenny with Senator J. Each year, 15 post-secondary stu- Michael Forrestall as Deputy Chair. Selection dents are chosen to serve the Sen- Social Affairs, Science

ate, by assisting senators during & Technology The Senate Standing Committee on sittings and during committee Special Committee on Illegal Human Rights will evaluate and ex- hearings. Drugs amine issues relating to human Social Affairs and Technology rights and will review the machinery of government in dealing with our Speaker Hays praised these young For more information on Senate international and national human men and women for their interest standing committees see: rights obligations. Senator Raynell in the legislative process and for www.parl.gc.ca and click on com- Andreychuk is the Chair with Sena- the hard work they will perform on mittee business and then select tor Sheila Finestone as Deputy behalf of the Senate in the coming Senate. Chair. months. Page 7 SPEAKER’S REPORT Winter 2001

Alberta round-up Speaker Hays had a busy summer fulfilling his duties in Alberta. Here’s a sampling of some of the events he helped with during July, August and September.

Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Grand opening of the new 40th Regional Conference Calgary Drop-In Centre Edmonton, Alberta July 17, 2001 Representing , Minister re- sponsible for Homelessness, Senator Hays joined At the invitation of The Honourable Ken Kowalski, host Tom Jackson, Mayor Al Duerr and the Hon- Speaker of the Alberta Legislature, Speaker Hays ourable Clint Dunford for the official opening of delivered greetings on behalf of the Parliament of Calgary’s newest homeless shelter on September Canada at the opening of the 40th Regional Con- 8, 2001. ference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Asso- ciation in Edmonton. This spectacular building at the entrance to the downtown core will provide shelter and support Over 90 delegates from provincial and territorial opportunities for life-style transition for Calgary’s legislatures discussed the future of Canadian Par- homeless population. It has a capacity to house liamentary Democracy, future challenges to Parlia- over 520 clients per night with progressively more mentary privilege, the impact of globalization on private accommodations for those who demon- federal and provincial governments, the Virtual As- strate willingness to move forward with their lives. sembly, and the future of electoral systems in Can- ada. In his speech, Senator Hays said, “This building has been designed with provisions for the dignity In his speech, Speaker Hays made the following and privacy of those who will use this space. We statements: “There is a fundamental value in these can all be very proud of the new Calgary Drop-In meetings to listen, learn, discuss and develop Centre and what it symbolizes to our city. The key strategies and solutions … We have much to learn word, I think, is respect.” from our brothers and sisters who all work exceed- ingly hard to protect democratic processes and to Tour of the Museum of the Regiments ensure fairness in the application of democracy in Canada.” Calgary, Alberta

Senator Hays spent several hours on July 9 touring the Museum of the Regiments in Calgary this sum- Visit to Calgary by mer. This Museum offers dioramas, military arti- Mexican Energy Secretary facts and artwork to the viewing public. His Excellency Ernesto Martens July 9, 2001 “It’s at times like these that we all need to be re- minded of the sacrifices made for the cause of

freedom and peace. The Museum of the Regi- Speaker Hays chaired a special Stampede dinner in ments is a place we all should visit, not to glorify honour of Mr. Ernesto Martens, Mexican Energy war, but to recognize the past and present sacri- Secretary at the Palliser Hotel on July 9, 2001. fices that have helped shape and continue to shape

our nation,” said Senator Dan Hays. The dinner featured speeches by The Honourable

Anne McLellan, Minister of Justice and the Honour- The Museum of the Regiments is located at 4520 able , Minister of Natural Resources Crowchild Trail SW (403) 974-2846. as well as Mr. Martens himself. In attendance were leading members of Alberta’s oil patch.

Check out the Speaker’s redesigned Discussions regarding North American energy pol- Webpage icy and the Calgary Stampede brought Mr. Martens

to Calgary. That evening, Secretary Martens took www.sen.parl.gc.ca/dhays some time to enjoy a Stampede tradition, the Chuckwagon races at Stampede Park. Updated regularly Page 8 SPEAKER’S REPORT Winter 2001

Speaker Hays’ Notes ...

Senator Hays would like to congratulate new Cal- gary Mayor, David Bron- conier and members of the new Calgary City Council. Best wishes for a successful first term.

Congratulations also to all those who ran for public office in the re- cent municipal election. Environment ministers visit Banff & Jasper National Parks, July 30—Aug 1 Democratic participation (story page 4) is the life-blood of any civil society. Staying in touch...

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Congratulations to Sena- tor Hays’ Special Assis- tant Christine Holke- Moving? David on her marriage to Paul André David on Sep- We are constantly updating and revising our database. Please let us tember 29, 2001. Best know of any changes to your mailing address so we can continue to wishes for a happy life stay in touch. together Christine and Paul-André. Speaker’s Report is available in both English and French. If you would like to receive it in both languages, please contact the Ottawa office. ~

Condolences to the Hon- ourable Tommy Banks SPEAKER’S REPORT and family on the loss of his daughter to lung can- Editors cer. Scott MacKay Jean-Paul Murray Christine Holke-David Trevor Lynn