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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 21

Thursday, April 10, 2008

The Standing Committee on National Defence met at 3:37 p.m. this day, in Room 362, East Block, the Chair, Rick Casson, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Claude Bachand, Dawn Black, Robert Bouchard, Rick Casson, Cheryl Gallant, Laurie Hawn, James Lunney, Joe McGuire, Anthony Rota and Bryon Wilfert.

Acting Members present: Mike Allen for Steven Blaney.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: James Cox, Analyst.

Witnesses: Department of National Defence: BGen P. Atkinson, Director General Operations, Strategic Joint Staff ; Col Dean J. Milner, Commander, 2nd Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group; LCol Roger R. Barrett, Commanding Officer, Third Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment; LCol Stephen M. Cadden, Commanding Officer, Royal Canadian Dragoons; LCol Craig L. Dalton, Commanding Officer, 2nd Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted on Tuesday, November 20, 2007, the Committee proceeded to a briefing on Canada's involvement in Afghanistan.

BGen P. Atkinson made a statement and answered questions.

At 4:27 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 4:29 p.m., the sitting resumed.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the Committee on Tuesday, November 20, 2007, the Committee resumed its study of health services provided to Canadian Forces personnel with an emphasis on post-traumatic stress disorder.

Col Dean J. Milner made a statement and, with LCol Roger R. Barrett, answered questions.

At 5:14 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 5:16 p.m., the sitting resumed in camera.

The Committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to Committee business.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $ 76, 717, for the Committee’s travel to Wainwright, Alberta on May 11, 2008 to May 14, 2008 be adopted and that the Chair present the said budget to the Budget Subcommittee of the Liaison Committee.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $ 40, 380 for the Committee’s travel to Valcartier, Quebec on June 2, 2008 to June 4, 2008 be adopted and that the Chair present the said budget to the Budget Subcommittee of the Liaison Committee.

At 5:30 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Samy Agha
Clerk of the Committee

2008/05/01 3:34 p.m.