Parliamentary Committee Notes: Overview Note
Following the motion below, you have been invited to appear at ENVI for the Committee's study on the Factors Leading to the Recent Fires in Jasper National Park.
By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any standing order, special order, or usual practice of the House:
- it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development to undertake a study of the factors that led to the recent fires in Jasper National Park, provided that the committee:
- invite the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, and the President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada,
- hold no fewer than three meetings before Friday, October 11, 2024.
General Information
Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Room 420, 180 Wellington Street (you may also access the building through the entrance at 197 Sparks Street)
Opening Remarks
At the beginning of the meeting, the Chair will invite you to deliver opening remarks. These should last approximately five minutes and will be followed by questions from committee members.
Rounds of Rounds of Questions
Committee member questions will proceed as follows:
- Six minutes for the first questioner of each party : Round 1: Conservative Party, Liberal Party, Bloc Québécois, New Democratic Party.
- Second and subsequent rounds: Conservative Party (five minutes), Liberal Party (five minutes), Bloc Québécois, (two and a half minutes), New Democratic Party, (two and a half minutes), Conservative Party, (five minutes), Liberal Party, (five minutes).
Officials
For your appearance, you will be supported by the following officials:
Public Safety Canada
- Trevor Bhupsingh, Assistant Deputy Minister, Emergency Management and Prevention Branch
- Deryck Trehearne, Director General, Government Operations Centre, Emergency Management and Prevention Branch
Parks Canada
- Darlene Upton, Vice President, Protected Area Establishment and Conservation
- Andrew Campbell, Senior Vice President, Operations
Supporting materials
At your convenience, Departmental and portfolio officials are available to go over the enclosed materials with you and discuss the approach to your appearance.
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