Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Issue 2 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Tuesday, December 4, 2007
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade met this day in room 160-S, Centre Block, at 5:34 p.m., the chair, the Honourable Consiglio Di Nino, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Corbin, Di Nino, Downe, Grafstein, Johnson, Mahovlich, Smith, P.C, and Stollery (8).
In attendance: Peter Berg and Michael Holden, Analysts, Parliamentary Information and Research Services, Library of Parliament.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, November 22, 2007, the committee proceeded to examine such issues as may arise from time to time relating to foreign relations generally. (For complete text of the order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 1.).
WITNESSES:
As individuals:
John Helliwell, Professor Emeritus of Economics, University of British Columbia (by videoconference).
Debra P. Steger, Professor and Director, EDGE Network, University of Ottawa Faculty of Law (Common Law).
The chair made a statement.
Mr. Helliwell and Ms. Steger each made a presentation and answered questions.
At 7:04 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Tuesday, December 11, 2007
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade met this day in room 160-S, Centre Block, at 5:37 p.m., the Chair, the Honourable Consiglio Di Nino, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Dawson, De Bané, P.C., Di Nino, Downe, Grafstein, Johnson, Mahovlich, Smith, P.C, and Stollery (9).
In attendance: Peter Berg and Michael Holden, Analysts, Parliamentary Information and Research Services, Library of Parliament
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, November 22, 2007, the committee continued to examine such issues as may arise from time to time relating to foreign relations generally. (For complete text of the order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 1.).
WITNESSES:
Canadian Chamber of Commerce:
Michael Murphy, Executive Vice-President, Policy;
Brian Zeiler-Kligman, International Policy Analyst.
Centre for International Governance Innovation:
John M. Curtis, Distinguished Fellow.
The chair made a statement.
Mr. Murphy and Mr. Curtis each made a presentation and, with Mr. Zeiler-Kligman, answered questions.
At 7:17 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
Keli Hogan
Clerk of the Committee