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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 36

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

The Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development met at 8:32 a.m. this day, in the Viscount Ballroom, Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel, Richmond, British Columbia, the Chair, Mark Warawa, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: François Choquette, James Lunney, François Pilon, Lawrence Toet and Mark Warawa.

Acting Members present: Hon. Hedy Fry for Kirsty Duncan.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Tim Williams, Analyst.

Witnesses: Association of Professional Biology: Pamela Zevit, Registered Professional Biologist, Past President, Chair, Practice Advisory and Professional Ethics. Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society - British Columbia Chapter: Chloe O'Loughlin, Director, Terrestrial Conservation. Pacific Salmon Foundation: Brian Riddell, President and Chief Executive Officer. Trout Unlimited Canada: Jeff Surtees, Chief Executive Officer. B.C. Wildlife Federation: Neil Fletcher, Education Coordinator, Wetlands; Alan Martin, Director, Strategic Initiatives. Ecojustice Canada: Devon Page, Executive Director. Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia: Scott Ellis, Executive Director. World Wildlife Fund (Canada): Linda Nowlan, Director, Pacific Conservation. Delta Farmland & Wildlife Trust: David Bradbeer, Program Coordinator. West Coast Environmental Law Association: Jessica Clogg, Executive Director and Senior Counsel. Wildlife Conservation Society of Canada: Damien Joly, Associate Director, Nanaimo.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the Committee on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, the Committee resumed its study to provide recommendations regarding the development of a national conservation plan.

The witnesses made statements and answered questions.

At 9:59 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 10:11 a.m., the sitting resumed.

The witnesses made statements and answered questions.

At 11:46 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 1:00 p.m., the sitting resumed.

The witnesses made statements and answered questions.

At 2:30 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Marie-France Renaud
Clerk of the Committee

2012/06/13 11:01 a.m.