Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Foreign Affairs
Issue 19 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Tuesday, June 28, 2005
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[Translation]
The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs met at 5 p.m., this day, in room 160-S, Centre Block, the Honourable Peter A. Stollery, Chair, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Corbin, De Bané, P.C., Di Nino, Downe, Eyton, Grafstein, Mahovlich, Prud'homme, P.C., Robichaud, P.C., and Stollery (11).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Johnson (1).
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament Research Branch: Blayne Haggart, Analyst.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, June 15, 2005, the committee began its study of Bill S-37, an Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Cultural Property Export and Import Act.
WITNESSES:
Canadian Heritage:
Eileen Sarkar, Assistant Deputy Minister, Citizenship and Heritage;
Lyn Elliot Sherwood, Executive Director, Heritage Group;
Kathy Zedde, Senior Policy Advisor, Heritage Policy;
Jean-François Bonin, Legal Counsel.
Department of Justice Canada:
Christopher Ram, Counsel, Criminal Law Policy Section.
Ms. Sarkar made an opening statement and, together with Ms. Zedde, Ms. Sherwood, Mr. Bonin and Mr. Ram, answered questions.
It was agreed that the committee proceed to clause-by-clause consideration of Bill S-37, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Cultural Property Export and Import Act.
It was agreed that the title stand postponed.
It was agreed that clause 1 carry.
It was agreed that clause 2 carry.
It was agreed that clause 3 carry.
It was agreed that clause 4 carry.
It was agreed that clause 5 carry.
It was agreed that clause 6 carry.
It was agreed that clause 7 carry.
It was agreed that the schedule carry.
It was agreed that the title carry.
It was agreed that the bill be adopted, without amendment.
It was agreed that the Chair report the bill, without amendment, at the next sitting of the Senate.
At 6:01 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Wednesday, June 29, 2005
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[Translation]
The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs met at 4:09 p.m., this day, in room 160-S, Centre Block, the Honourable Senator Peter A. Stollery, Chair, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Corbin, Downe, Mahovlich, Prud'homme, P.C., Robichaud, P.C., and Stollery (7).
In attendance: From the Library of Parliament Research Branch: Peter Berg, Analyst.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, June 8, 2005, the committee began its study of the documents Overview, Diplomacy, Development and Commerce of Canada's International Policy Statement.
WITNESSES:
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (Foreign Affairs):
Robert McRae, Director General, Policy Planning Secretariat.
Canadian International Development Agency:
Robert Greenhill, President.
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (International Trade):
Randle Wilson, Acting Assistant Deputy Minister for Communications, Strategic Policy and Corporate Planning.
Mr. McRae, Mr. Greenhill and Mr. Wilson each made a statement and answered questions.
At 5:33 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
François Michaud
Clerk of the Committee