DOCSLIB.ORG

Canada Report 2020

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Canada Report 2020 Senedd Visit Programme to Canada 17-20 February 2020 Delegation: Llywydd, Elin Jones MS Deputy Presiding Officer, Ann Jones MS Senedd Commissioner, Suzy Davies MS 1 Content: 1. Background and Purpose p.3 2. The Visit Programme p. 4 3. Acknowledgments p.17 4. “Reflections from Canada” by DPO Ann Jones MS p.18 Annex A – Programme Summary. P.19 2 1. Background and Purpose There has been significant engagement between the Senedd and Canada, on both a federal and provincial level, over the past decade. Some notable engagement over this period has included: - 2011 & 2014: Official visits to the Senedd by federal delegations from the Canadian Parliament. - 2014: Visit to the Senedd, led by Speaker of the Senate of Canada, the Hon Noel A. Kinsella - 2014 – First official Llywydd/Presiding Officer (Dame Rosemary Butler) led visit to Canada; with parliamentary programmes in Ottawa and the National Assembly of New Brunswick. - 2017: Visit to the Senedd by Speaker of the New Brunswick Assembly, Hon Chris Collins. Such visits have made clear that there is much in common and significant interest in learning of, and exchanging best parliamentary practice, between the Senedd and Canada’s parliaments. This 2020 visit to Canada represents one of two agreed set-piece international visits on which the Llywydd has led (the other being the 2019 visit to Africa). As with all Senedd international activity, this visit was developed to complement and deliver the work of the Commission’s Framework for International Engagement . 3 2. The Visit Programme Monday 17 February Meeting with Mr Andrew Wagstaff, Head of Welsh Government in Canada. The Ottawa programme began with an informal meeting with Andrew Wagstaff, Head of the Welsh Government’s office in Canada, which was opened in 2017and is based in Montreal, Quebec. Mr Wagstaff gave the delegation an overview of the current political situation in Canada with regard to the recent Federal election in October 2019, as well as of the Quebec Provincial election in October 2018. As part of this, he outlined the government-to-government part of the Welsh Government Office in Canada’s work which engages with both the Federal and Provincial governments (primarily the Quebec Government). This however was a relatively small part of their work, particularly at the Federal level with engagement with Ottawa focussed on soft-power areas of policy, such as: climate change (Wales joined the UK-Canada led Powering Past Coal Alliance in 2018 as an independent member), bilingualism and official languages. Discussed was the Welsh Government’s Minister for International Relations (and Welsh Language) Eluned Morgan AM’s new International Strategy, and how this applied to its work in Canada. Suzy Davies AM was keen to learn more of how the three priorities sectors named in the strategy – cybersecurity; compound semiconductor; and creative industries/quality film & television – complemented the opportunities in the Canadian market; noting that in her Region (South West Wales) marine energy capability is very strong The Welsh Government’s overall strategic vision remained agile in their individual markets and would therefore also continue to work in sectors with strong synergies to those in Wales. In Canada, these were Aerospace and marine energy. There were opportunities for Wales in the marine energy sector, and the WG had already been working with this sector, having had a presence at the Energy3 conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2019 in partnership with Marine Energy Wales; as well as working in partnership with a Canadian company at the Morlais testbed centre in Anglesey. 4 Tuesday 18 February Note: The 2014 Senedd visit programme to Ottawa included a presentation of the Canadian Parliament’s ambitious restoration programmes. These had begun in 2018 and both the original Senate and House of Commons were now in a state of renovation; a major project that was likely to last at least a decade The official parliamentary programme began with a tour of Canada’s Senate which was temporarily housed in the impressive surroundings of the Government Conference Centre (GCC) that was, until 1966, Ottawa’s Central Railway Station. Photo: Senedd delegation with Canadian Senate Tour Guide 5 Meeting with Speaker of the Senate, The Hon Mr George J Furey Q.C. Note: News of Storm Dennis, which had caused severe flooding and devastation in parts of Wales the previous week, had been covered on Canadian news. Speaker Furey expressed condolences over this; a sentiment appreciated by the Welsh delegation and one which was echoed by many others during the visit. The meeting covered a wide range of issues with Speaker Furey interested to learn more of: - the impact of Brexit on Wales and the Assembly and of the narrative of the debate (agreed by all as having been divisive); shaped differently in Wales which had voted Leave, in contrast to Scotland and Northern Ireland. - Constitutional developments within Wales and more broadly within the UK and Ireland. Within this context the Llywydd discussed the very different journeys undertaken by the respective countries and democracies within the UK. She relayed the story of the evolution of Welsh democracy and of how the current Senedd with primary law making powers (gained through the 2011 Referendum) bore little resemblance to 6 the Assembly which she and the Deputy Presiding Officer had joined at its inception in 1999. This led to a discussion on - the Senedd and Elections Act which had recently gained Royal Ascent and which would, as part of its remit, result in a change of name (to Senedd Cymru-Welsh Parliament) as well as extend the voting franchise to Young people in Wales of 16 years old from next year’s Senedd election. - The Senedd’s Business Committee, chaired by the Llywydd; and in particular the process whereby the Senedd business timetable was determined as well as how requests for topical and emergency questions were agreed or declined. The meeting ended with a discussion on the current renovations of the Canadian Senate. This major and painstaking project was expected to last some 15 years. Speaker Furey noted that he was delighted with the Senate’s new temporary home; adding that its location, in the original Ottawa Central Rail station, seemed an appropriate metaphor as a place to bring Canadians together. Meeting with Speaker of the House of Commons, Anthony Rota MP A courtesy call with the Hon Anthony Rota, who had (following the December 2019 General Election) been elected as the 37th Speaker of the House of Commons, included a discussion which covered: 7 - Contrasting traditions of the Canadian Parliament as a longstanding legislature to that of the Senedd as a far smaller and modern parliament. - Topical issues, including the Canadian Pipeline and Railway Protest; discussions around which dominated that afternoon’s Question Period (Time), as well as the TV news during the Welsh delegation’s visit to both Ottawa and Quebec. - The 25th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) which had been hosted by Canada in Ottawa in January 2020. - The competing demands and challenges of balancing the roles of Parliamentary Speakers and that of constituency work. - Climate Change and of how parliaments react to the Climate Emergency, declared by both Wales and Canada in 2019. - Official languages within the Canadian Parliament and whether this was politicised. Speaker Rota suggested that some 30% of proceedings within the HoC were in French (a figure estimated by the Llywydd to be similar to that of the Welsh Language in the Senedd). A noted difference in the way that official languages were treated in Canada was that all proceedings were, as a matter of principle, translated both ways; whereas the Llywydd explained that translations in the Senedd were only provided between Welsh to English. - Speaker Rota, as a fluent speaker of four languages, acknowledged the challenges of learning new languages for some but that every effort and provision was made to allow its Members to be able to communicate bilingually. - The Llywydd and delegation also learned of the different parliamentary systems noting, for instances, that Question Periods in Canada did not allow the opportunity for the Member asking the question to follow-up with a supplementary. An Official luncheon for the Welsh delegation was kindly hosted by Speaker Rota and attended by a cross party representation of Members of Parliament. Speaker Rota welcomed the Llywydd and Welsh delegation and noted the significant contribution which the Welsh people had made to Canadian life; commenting that some 500,000 Canadian citizens could trace their ancestry back to Wales. The Llywydd in turn thanked Speaker Rota for the warm welcome received and of the many special historical links between Wales and Canada; including the fact that the Canadian Prime Minister’s official residence had originally been named “Gorffwysfa” (a place of rest). She added how pleasing it had been to host two previous federal parliamentary delegations to the Senedd and hoped that the 8 positive relationship between our Members and parliaments could continue and flourish. Amongst the guests at the luncheon, it had been pleasing to have the opportunity to meet Ms Yasmin Ratansi MP, Chair of the Canadian Parliament’s Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA); particularly as Canada would host the 2021 Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Nova Scotia. Attendance at House of Commons Plenary The delegation was invited to sit in the Speaker’s gallery and attend that afternoon’s Question Period (which included questions to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau MP). The Llywydd was honoured by an official recognition by Speaker Rota and Members present. Twitter Video clip of Llywydd’s Recognition in Canada’s Parliament Session on Official Languages Photo: Delegation with Language Commissioner Mr Raymond Theberge and officials.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Bread and Butter Actions to Solve Poverty Listening to People 2Nd
    Spring 2019 Wales’ best policy and politics magazine Bread and butter actions to solve poverty Mark Drakeford AM Listening to people Suzy Davies AM 2nd home tax loophole Siân Gwenllian AM ISSN 2059-8416 Print ISSN 2398-2063 Online CONTENTS: SPRING 2019 Wales’ best policy and politics magazine 50.open.ac.uk A unique space in the heart of Cardiff for everything connected with your wellbeing. 50 MLYNEDD O 50 YEARS OF Created by Gofal, the charity thinking differently about YSBRYDOLIAETH INSPIRATION mental health. Wedi’i seilio ar ei chred gadarn sef y dylai addysg fod yn Dedicated Workplace Wellbeing Programmes agored i bawb, mae’r Brifysgol Agored wedi treulio’r hanner A team of professional counsellors with a range of approaches canrif ddiwethaf yn helpu dysgwyr ledled Cymru a’r byd i droi’r Employee Assistant Programmes offering quality support amhosibl yn bosibl. Yn ystod carreg filltir ein pen-blwydd yn 50 oed, rydym yn creu rhaglen o ddigwyddiadau a gweithgareddau cyrous a fydd yn All profits will be reinvested into Gofal - amlygu’r myfyrwyr, sta, partneriaid a theulu’r Brifysgol sustainable wellbeing for all Agored sydd wedi gwneud ein sefydliad yr hyn ydyw heddiw. Mark Drakeford AM Alicja Zalesinska Alun Michael Company Number: 2546880 2 Solving poverty in Wales 10 Housing is a human right 18 The challenge of austerity Registered in England and Wales Registered Charity Number: 1000889 Founded on the firm belief that education should be open to to policing all, The Open University has spent the past fifty years helping learners from all over Wales and the world to make the impossible possible.
    [Show full text]
  • Parliamentary Internship Programme 2020-21 Annual Report
    Parliamentary Internship Programme 2020-21 Annual Report Annual General Meeting Canadian Political Science Association June 11, 2021 Dr. Paul Thomas Director Web: pip-psp.org Twitter: @PIP_PSP Instagram: @pip-psp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParlInternship/ PIP Annual Report 2021 Director’s Message I am delighted to present the Parliamentary Internship Programme’s (PIP) 2020-21 Annual Report to the Canadian Political Science Association (CPSA). The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically reshaped the experience of the 2020-21 internship cohort relative to previous years. Such changes began with a mostly-virtual orientation in September, and continued with remote work in their MP placements, virtual study tours, and Brown-Bag lunches over Zoom. Yet while limiting some aspects of the PIP experience, the pandemic provided opportunities as well. The interns took full advantage of the virtual format to meet with academics, politicians, and other public figures who were inaccessible to previous cohorts relying on in-person meetings. They also learned new skills for online engagement that will serve them well in the hybrid work environment that is emerging as COVID-19 recedes. One thing the pandemic could not change was the steadfast support of the PIP’s various partners. We are greatly indebted to our sponsors who chose to prioritize their contributions to PIPs despite the many pressures they faced. In addition to their usual responsibilities for the Programme, both the PIP’s House of Commons Liasion, Scott Lemoine, and the Programme Assistant, Melissa Carrier, also worked tirelessly to ensure that the interns were kept up to date on the changing COVID guidance within the parliamentary preccinct, and to ensure that they had access to the resources they needed for remote work.
    [Show full text]
  • Acentury Inc. 120 West Beaver Creek Rd., Unit 13 Richmond Hill, Ontario Canada L4B 1L2
    Acentury Inc. 120 West Beaver Creek Rd., Unit 13 Richmond Hill, Ontario Canada L4B 1L2 Director General, Telecommunications and Internet Policy Branch Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada 235 Queen Street, 10th Floor Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H5 February 13, 2020 Subject: Petition to the Governor in Council to Vary Telecom Order CRTC 2019-288, Follow-up to Telecom Orders 2016-396 and 2016-448 – Final rates for aggregated wholesale high-speed access services, Reference: Canadian Gazette, Part 1, August 2019, (TIPB-002-2019) Dear Director General, Telecommunications and Internet Policy Branch, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada: I’m writing this letter in response to the CRTC decision on August 2019 under section 12 of the Telecommunications Act issued by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) concerning final rates for aggregated wholesale high-speed access services. As a valued supplier for all the major Canadian Telecommunication companies, I felt obliged to communicate the impact this decision will have on a growing Canadian technology company like ourselves. Acentury is an aspiring technology company who is currently one of the top 500 Canadian growing businesses as reported by Canadian Business (2019) and also one of the top 400 Canadian growing companies as reported by the Globe and Mail (2019). Our achievement and continued success are a direct result of the investment commitment made to next generation 5G and IoT wireless communications led by Bell Canada, Rogers and Telus. Canadian suppliers like us have been supported by Canadian Tier 1 telcos to help build and innovate our technical core competencies and capabilities; it has helped cultivate the growth of a Canadian-led, global organization that can keep pace and compete with our global technology peers.
    [Show full text]
  • The “INAUGURAL MEETING”)
    MINUTES OF THE INAUGURAL MEETING (the “INAUGURAL MEETING”) OF THE CROSS-PARTY LEGAL GROUP OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR WALES HELD AT TY HYWEL ON TUESDAY 24TH APRIL 2018 AT 12.30PM Present: John Griffiths AM Labour Mark Reckless AM Conservative Darren Millar AM Conservative David Melding AM Conservative Janet Finch-Saunders AM Conservative Gareth Bennett AM UKIP Michelle Brown AM UKIP In Attendance: Craig Lawton (for Suzy Davies AM) Catriona Reckless Hannah Moscorp 1. The agenda at Annex A was presented to the Inaugural Meeting. 2. The Assembly Members present confirmed they wished to be members of the Cross-Party Legal Group. 3. Mark Reckless AM confirmed that in addition to the Assembly Members present, the following additional Assembly Members had indicated to him that they also wished to be members of the Cross-Party Legal Group: Adam Price AM Plaid Cymru Simon Thomas AM Plaid Cymru Mick Antoniw AM Labour Angela Burns AM Conservative Suzy Davies AM Conservative 4. Mark Reckless AM reported on his meeting with Lord Thomas in relation to his role as chair of the Commission on Justice in Wales currently considering issues relating to the increasing divergence between the law in Wales and in England, and the possibility of a separate or distinct legal jurisdiction for Wales, and that Lord Thomas had indicated that he would like 1 to engage with Assembly Members appropriately after the first stage of the Commission’s deliberations. 5. Catriona Reckless reported that she had participated in an earlier meeting with Matthew Richards and Elisabeth Jones, as co-heads of the Assembly’s legal team, and they were in support of the Cross-Party Legal Group being established, and wished at a future date to give a presentation to the Cross-Party Legal Group about the Assembly’s legal function, its established leading expertise in devolved law, and its role in optimally supporting Assembly Members.
    [Show full text]
  • The EU Referendum and EU Reform
    EUROPEAN UNION COMMITTEE The EU referendum and EU reform Evidence Volume Catherine Bearder MEP, Ashley Fox MEP and Glenis Willmott MEP—Oral Evidence (QQ 126-133) ........................................................................................................................................................ 4 Bertelsmann Stiftung, Centre for European Policy Studies and European Policy Centre—Oral Evidence (QQ 134-139) ......................................................................................................................... 19 Elmar Brok MEP and Danuta Hübner MEP—Oral Evidence (QQ 120-125) .............................. 33 CBI, TheCityUK and TUC—Oral Evidence (QQ 53-64) ............................................................... 44 The Centre for Cross Border Studies—Written Evidence (VEU0008) ...................................... 65 Centre for European Policy Studies, Bertelsmann Stiftung and European Policy Centre—Oral Evidence (QQ 133-138) ......................................................................................................................... 80 Convention of Scottish Local Authorities—Written Evidence (VEU0006) ................................ 81 Professor Laura Cram and Professor Andrew Scott—Oral Evidence (QQ 98-105) ............... 89 Alun Davies AM, Suzy Davies AM, Rt Hon Lord Elis-Thomas AM David Melding AM, and William Powell AM—Oral Evidence (QQ 22-27) .......................................................................... 115 Suzy Davies AM, Alun Davies AM, Rt Hon Lord Elis-Thomas
    [Show full text]
  • Minutes of the CPG on Steel AGM Held on 22Nd January 2019 National Assembly for Wales
    Minutes of the CPG on Steel AGM Held on 22nd January 2019 National Assembly for Wales Present: David Rees AM, John Griffiths AM, Huw Irranca –Davies AM, Suzy Davies AM, Caroline Jones AM, Bethan Sayed AM , Russel George AM, Robert Edwards – Community Union, Steve Smith – Tata Steel, Paul Evans – Unite, Tony Brady – Unite, Chris Haag – Celsa Steel, Richard Warren – UK Steel, James Van Der Graff – Liberty Steel, Alan Coombs – Community Union, Mark Evans – Unite, Ken Skates AM – Minister for Economy and Transport, Lee Waters AM – Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport, Kate Hearnden – Official to the Minister for Economy and Transport, Ross Hockley – Official to the Minister for Economy and Transport. Apologies: Jeff Beck – GMB, Helen Mary Jones AM, Llyr Hughes Griffiths AM, Jayne Bryant AM. Chair: David Rees AM Welcome David Rees AM welcomed members and representatives of the Steel Industry to the National Assembly for the CPG on Steel. The steel agenda is very interesting at the moment, especially with the current political climate but we need to look at the positives ahead. Item 3: Minutes of the Meeting held 3rd May 2017. Change of date and change of figure on page 5 noted for change. David Rees AM to look at arranging a briefing by Swansea University Metals academy for the next CPG. Minutes accepted as a true record. Item 5: Update from Tata Steel. David Rees AM explained to the CPG that he had asked Steve Smith to provide the group with an update on the changes of structure that have happened since the last CPG within Tata.
    [Show full text]
  • Core 1..146 Hansard (PRISM::Advent3b2 8.00)
    CANADA House of Commons Debates VOLUME 140 Ï NUMBER 098 Ï 1st SESSION Ï 38th PARLIAMENT OFFICIAL REPORT (HANSARD) Friday, May 13, 2005 Speaker: The Honourable Peter Milliken CONTENTS (Table of Contents appears at back of this issue.) All parliamentary publications are available on the ``Parliamentary Internet Parlementaire´´ at the following address: http://www.parl.gc.ca 5957 HOUSE OF COMMONS Friday, May 13, 2005 The House met at 10 a.m. Parliament on February 23, 2005, and Bill C-48, an act to authorize the Minister of Finance to make certain payments, shall be disposed of as follows: 1. Any division thereon requested before the expiry of the time for consideration of Government Orders on Thursday, May 19, 2005, shall be deferred to that time; Prayers 2. At the expiry of the time for consideration of Government Orders on Thursday, May 19, 2005, all questions necessary for the disposal of the second reading stage of (1) Bill C-43 and (2) Bill C-48 shall be put and decided forthwith and successively, Ï (1000) without further debate, amendment or deferral. [English] Ï (1010) MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE The Speaker: Does the hon. government House leader have the The Speaker: I have the honour to inform the House that a unanimous consent of the House for this motion? message has been received from the Senate informing this House Some hon. members: Agreed. that the Senate has passed certain bills, to which the concurrence of this House is desired. Some hon. members: No. Mr. Jay Hill (Prince George—Peace River, CPC): Mr.
    [Show full text]
  • "^H.,.; Legislative Services/Clerk Cschofi [email protected]
    Rtf ONTARIO Community Services Our Focus: Your Future Legislative Services August 25,2020 File#120203 Sent via email: [email protected] The Honourable Anthony Rota, Chair of the Board for lnternal Economy House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 Honourable and Dear Sir Re Gity of Elliott Lake - Private Members Bill M-36 to Declare August 1 as "Emancipation Day" in Ganada Please be advised the Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie at its meeting of August 24, 2020 received and supported correspondence from the City of Elliott Lake dated August 14, 2020 acknowledging the Private Member Bill put fonrvard by Majid Jowhari: M-36, Emancipation Day, 43'd Parliament, 1 Session. Attached please find a copy of the City Elliott Lake's correspondence dated August 14,2020 Thank you for your attention to this matter Yours verv trulv. Di M "^H.,.;Manager, Legislative Services/Clerk cschofi [email protected] CS:dlk Encl. Sent via email Natalie Bray, City Clerk, City of Elliott Lake [email protected] Michael Mantha, MPP, Algoma-Manitoulin [email protected] Carol Hughes, MP, Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing [email protected] Ontario Municipalities Mailing Address: The Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie 1 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie ON L2A 2So Office Hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone: (905) 871-1600 FAX: (905) 871-4022 Web-site: www.forterie.ca r THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ELLIOT LAKE CERTIFIED TRUE COPY Moved By: T. Turner Seconded By: L. Cyr THAT the City of Elliot Lake Council acknowledges and supports the following Private
    [Show full text]
  • Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians
    British Islands and Mediterranean Region Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians The National Assembly for Wales is the Content democratically elected body that represents the interests of Wales and its people, Foreword ................................................................................................................5 makes laws for Wales, agrees Welsh taxes Programme ..........................................................................................................9 and holds the Welsh Government to account. Biographies .......................................................................................................19 Speakers .............................................................................................................59 Performers .........................................................................................................71 Conference Management .......................................................................75 CONTACT US 0300 200 6565 [email protected] www.assembly.wales @AssemblyWales © National Assembly for Wales Commission Copyright 2017 The text of this document may be reproduced free of charge in any format or medium providing that it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading or derogatory context. The material must be acknowledged as copyright of the National Assembly for Wales Commission and the title of the document specified. 3 Foreword Foreword Foreword Joyce Watson AM BIMR CWP Chair Croeso i Gymru – Welcome to Wales! It is difficult to avoid the B-word,
    [Show full text]
  • Core 1..31 Journalweekly (PRISM::Advent3b2 8.00)
    HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA CHAMBRE DES COMMUNES DU CANADA 38th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION 38e LÉGISLATURE, 1re SESSION Journals Journaux No. 134 No 134 Friday, October 7, 2005 Le vendredi 7 octobre 2005 10:00 a.m. 10 heures PRAYERS PRIÈRE GOVERNMENT ORDERS ORDRES ÉMANANT DU GOUVERNEMENT The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Mitchell La Chambre reprend l'étude de la motion de M. Mitchell (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food), seconded by Mr. Brison (ministre de l'Agriculture et de l'Agroalimentaire), appuyé par M. (Minister of Public Works and Government Services), — That Bill Brison (ministre des Travaux publics et des Services S-38, An Act respecting the implementation of international trade gouvernementaux), — Que le projet de loi S-38, Loi concernant commitments by Canada regarding spirit drinks of foreign la mise en oeuvre d'engagements commerciaux internationaux pris countries, be now read a second time and referred to the par le Canada concernant des spiritueux provenant de pays Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food. étrangers, soit maintenant lu une deuxième fois et renvoyé au Comité permanent de l'agriculture et de l'agroalimentaire. The debate continued. Le débat se poursuit. The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. La motion, mise aux voix, est agréée. Accordingly, Bill S-38, An Act respecting the implementation En conséquence, le projet de loi S-38, Loi concernant la mise en of international trade commitments by Canada regarding spirit oeuvre d'engagements commerciaux internationaux pris par le drinks of foreign countries, was read the second time and referred Canada concernant des spiritueux provenant de pays étrangers, est to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food.
    [Show full text]
  • Cyngor Cymuned Cwmllynfell Community Council
    CYNGOR CYMUNED CWMLLYNFELL COMMUNITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD AT CWMLLYNFELL HALL ON THURSDAY 20th MARCH 2014 AT 6.30P.M. PRESENT: Councillor R Evans (Chairman) presided COUNCILLORS: R M Davies, M Evans, D Lloyd, N L A Price, J C Rees and D B Thomas 149. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies for their absence were received from Councillor R P Morgan, D C Phillips and S Williams. 150. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST No declarations of interest were made at this juncture. 151. MINUTES Resolved that the Minutes of the Meeting of the Council held on the 20th February 2014 be confirmed and signed as a correct record. 152. MATTERS ARISING (a) Minutes 134(a) - Cwmllynfell Cemetery Improvements It was reported that tarmac had been laid on the new roadway. The only work that remained under the contract was seeding of the disturbed areas. The Clerk suggested however that the Council may wish to consider asking the contractor to quote for importing some top soil in order to improve the surface which had eroded considerably during recent periods of inclement weather. It was also reported that an account for the design and supervision fee had been received from Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council which had been calculated at 10% of the tender price rather than at 10% of the reduced final cost. Resolved that the report be noted and that T Richard Jones (Betws) Ltd be requested to provide a quotation for importing and spreading top soil prior to seeding. (b) Minute 134(b) - Planning - Deposit Local Development Plan A communication was received from Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council in which it was indicated that the Council had not submitted a “Sustainability Appraisal” to accompany its Alternative Sites proposal for a settlement limit for Rhiwfawr and Coedffaldau.
    [Show full text]
  • Minutes Template
    Assembly Commission Venue: Conference Room 4B - Tŷ Hywel Date: Monday, 17 July 2017 Time: 12.30 - 14.50 Minutes: AC(5)2017(8) Commission Elin Jones AM (Chair) Suzy Davies AM Members: Caroline Jones AM Adam Price AM Joyce Watson AM Officials present: Manon Antoniazzi, Chief Executive & Clerk of the Assembly Adrian Crompton, Director of Assembly Business Dave Tosh, Director of Resources Craig Stephenson, Director of Commission Services Nia Morgan, Director of Finance Sulafa Thomas, Head of Commission and Member Support Non Gwilym, Head of Communications Natalie Drury-Styles, Head of Parliamentary Venues and Visitor Services Gwion Evans, Head of Presiding Officer's Private Office Rhuanedd Richards, Policy Adviser to the Llywydd Others in Eric Gregory, Independent Advisor attendance: 1 Introduction 1.1 Introduction and apologies No apologies were received. Eric Gregory, Chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee, was welcomed to the meeting. 1.2 Declarations of interest There were no declarations of interest. 1.3 Minutes of the previous meeting The minutes of the meeting on 12 June were agreed. 2 Annual Report of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee The Chair of the Assembly’s Audit and Risk Assurance Committee attended the meeting to present the Committee’s Annual Report. This was timed to support finalisation of the accounts and the governance statement. He reported that it had been a good year, with the Committee not needing to make any major recommendations. He did highlight that one issue had been raised in the previous week by the WAO, in relation to an historic matter linked to the AGW’s remuneration arrangements, which had been dealt with in July 2016.
    [Show full text]