Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Foreign Affairs
Issue 28 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Wednesday, February 3, 1999
(34)
[Translation]
The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs met in camera at 3:15 p.m., this day, in room 160-S, Centre Block, the Chairman, the Honourable John B. Stewart, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Carney, P.C., Corbin, De Bané, P.C., Di Nino, Doody, Grafstein, Stewart, Stollery and Whelan, C.P. (10).
Other senators present: The Honourable Senators Prud'homme, P.C., and Roche (2).
In attendance: Peter Berg and Julie Cusson from the Library of Parliament.
The committee proceeded to study its future business.
After debate,
It was agreed, -- That a decision should be taken at a later date concerning a potential theme for the committee to study.
At 5:00 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Wednesday, February 10, 1999
(35)
[Translation]
The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs met in camera at 3:30 p.m., this day, in room 160-S, Centre Block, the Chairman, the Honourable John B. Stewart, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Bolduc, Corbin, Di Nino, Grafstein, Losier-Cool, Stewart, Stollery and Whelan, P.C. (9).
Other senators present: The Honourable Senators Prud'homme, P.C., and Roche (2).
In attendance: Peter Berg and Julie Cusson from the Library of Parliament.
The committee proceeded to study its future business.
The Chairman presented to the members of the committee two possible orders of reference, one on Russia and the other on the International Monetary Fund.
After debate,
It was agreed, -- That the Chairman, together with the other members of the Steering Committee, finalise the details of the orders of reference and that the Chairman present them to the Senate by way of motion.
At 4:15 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Wednesday, February 17, 1999
(36)
[Translation]
The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs met at 3:30 p.m., this day, in room 160-S, Centre Block, the Chairman, the Honourable John B. Stewart, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Bolduc, Carney, P.C., De Bané, P.C., Di Nino, Grafstein, Losier-Cool, Robichaud, P.C., Stewart, Stollery and Whelan, P.C. (11).
Other senators present: The Honourable Senator Prud'homme, P.C. (1).
In attendance: Peter Berg and Julie Cusson from the Library of Parliament.
Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.
WITNESSES:
From the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade:
David Preston, Director, U.S. Transboundary Division;
Susan Gardiner, Deputy Director, U.S. Transboundary Division;
Jacqueline Caron, Criminal Law, Privileges and Immunities Section;
David Harris, Legal Counsel, Justice Legal Services Division;
Neil MacIntosh, U.S. Transboundary Division.
From Canadian Airlines International Ltd.:
Roland Dorsay, Director, International and Regulatory Affairs.
Pursuant of the Order of Reference adopted the by the Senate on Thursday February 11, 1999, the committee proceeded to study Bill S-22, An Act authorizing the United States to preclear travellers and goods in Canada for entry into the United States for the purposes of customs, immigration, public health, food inspection and plant and animal health.
Mr. David Preston made an opening statement and, together with the other witnesses, answered questions.
Mr. Dorsay made a statement and answered questions.
At 6:10 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Line Gravel
Clerk of the Committee