Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Foreign Affairs
Issue 20 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Tuesday, November 1, 2005
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[Translation]
The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs met this day in camera at 5:13 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, De Bané, P.C., Di Nino, Grafstein, Prud'homme, P.C., Robichaud, P.C., Segal and Stollery (9).
Also present: From the Parliamentary Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Peter Berg and Michael Holden, Analysts.
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. 13, Tuesday, December 14, 2004).
Pursuant to rule 92(2)(e), the committee considered a draft agenda.
The committee discussed future business.
The Honourable Senator De Bané, P.C., made a presentation on his participation in the Conference of the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank held in Helsinki, Finland from October 21 to 23, 2005.
It was agreed that an invitation be extended to the President of the Council of the Federation of the Russian Federation.
The Chairman made a presentation on the fact-finding visit to Africa.
At 6:27 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Wednesday, November 2, 2005
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[Translation]
The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs met this day at 4:08 p.m. in Room 160-S of the Centre Bloc, the Chairman, the Honourable Peter A. Stollery, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Carney, P.C., Corbin, Di Nino, Eggleton, P.C., Prud'homme, P.C., Robichaud, P.C., Segal and Stollery (9).
Also present: From the Parliamentary Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Michael Holden, 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:
Canadian International Development Agency, Africa Branch:
Barbara Brown, Director General, West and Central Africa;
Michel Lemelin, Director General, East, the Horn and Southern Africa;
Ellen Wright, Manager, Governance, Security and Communication Unit, Canada Fund for Africa Secretariat;
Isabelle Bérard, Acting Director, Policy, Strategic Planning and Technical Services.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada:
Jane Siddall, Acting Assistant Deputy Minister, Operations;
Marlene Massey, Acting Director, Africa and Europe, International Region;
Bruce Scoffield, Director, Policy Development and International Protection, Refugees Branch;
Rénald Gilbert, Director, Economic Immigration Policy and Programs, Selection Branch.
Ms. Brown, Ms. Bérard, Ms. Wright and Mr. Lemelin answered questions.
At 5:20 p.m., proceedings were suspended.
At 5:30 p.m., the committee reconvened.
Ms. Siddall and Mr. Gilbert answered questions.
The Honourable Senator Corbin moved that Ms. Siddall's speaking notes be printed along with this day's proceedings.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
At 6:05 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
François Michaud
Clerk of the Committee