Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Foreign Affairs
Issue 17 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Tuesday, June 7, 2005
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[Translation]
The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs met this day at 5:02 p.m. in room 160-S of the Centre Block, the Chairman, the Honourable Peter A. Stollery, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Corbin, Downe, Mahovlich, Prud'homme, P.C., Robichaud, P.C. and Stollery (7).
Also present: From the Parliamentary Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Blayne Haggart, Research Analyst.
In attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday December 8, 2004, the committee continued to examine the development and security challenges facing Africa; the response of the international community to enhance that continent's development and political stability; Canadian foreign policy as it relates to Africa, and other related matters. (For the full text of the Order of Reference, see Issue No. 3, Tuesday, December 14, 2004.)
WITNESS:
International Monetary Fund:
Kevin Lynch, Executive Director.
Mr. Lynch made a presentation and answered questions.
At 6:26 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Wednesday, June 8, 2005
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[Translation]
The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs met this day at 4:06 p.m. in room 160-S of the Centre Block, the Chairman, the Honourable Peter A. Stollery, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Corbin, Di Nino, Downe, Mahovlich, Prud'homme, P.C., Robichaud, P.C. and Stollery (8).
Also present: From the Parliamentary Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Peter Berg, Research Analyst.
In attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday December 8, 2004, the Committee continued to examine the development and security challenges facing Africa; the response of the international community to enhance that continent's development and political stability; Canadian foreign policy as it relates to Africa; and other related matters. (For the full text of the Order of Reference, see Issue No. 3, Tuesday, December 14, 2004.)
WITNESSES:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada:
Steve Verheul, Chief Agriculture Negotiator;
Shelley St. George, Senior Trade Policy Analyst, Multilateral Trade Policy Division.
Mr. Verheul made a presentation and answered questions.
At 5:24 p.m., the committee suspended its proceedings.
At 5:25 p.m., the committee resumed sitting.
It was moved by the Honourable Senator Di Nino — That the committee concur in the following budget application for the purpose of its special study on Africa and that the Chair submit the said budget to the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration for approval:
| Professional Services and Others | $ 0 |
| Transport and Communications | $ 11,550 |
| Other Expenses | $ 0 |
| TOTAL | $ 11,550 |
Following debate and the question being put on the motion, it was resolved in the affirmative.
At 5:37 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
François Michaud
Clerk of the Committee