Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Issue 5 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Tuesday, March 4, 2008
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade met this day, at 5:39 p.m., in room 160- S, Centre Block, the chair, the Honourable Consiglio Di Nino, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Corbin, Dawson, Di Nino, Downe, Grafstein, Johnson, Mahovlich, Smith, P.C., and Stollery (9).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Segal (1).
In attendance: James Lee, Analyst, 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 Wednesday, December 12, 2007, the committee began its examination of Bill C-293, An Act respecting the provision of official development assistance abroad.
WITNESSES:
UNICEF Canada:
Nigel Fisher, President and Chief Executive Officer.
House of Commons:
Raymonde Folco, Member of Parliament.
The chair made a statement.
Ms. Folco and Mr. Fisher each made a presentation and answered questions.
It was agreed, on division, that the committee proceed with clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-293 on Wednesday, April 2.
At 6:49 p. m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Tuesday, March 11, 2008
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade met this day, at 5:34 p.m., in room 160- S, Centre Block, the chair, the Honourable Consiglio Di Nino, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Corbin, Dawson, Di Nino, Downe, Grafstein, Mahovlich, Rivest and Smith, P.C. (8).
Other senators present: The Honourable Senators Dallaire, Eyton and Segal (3).
In attendance: Peter Berg, Analyst, 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 Wednesday, December 12, 2007, the committee continued its examination of Bill C-293, An Act respecting the provision of official development assistance abroad.
WITNESS:
International Monetary Fund:
Paul Jenkins, Senior Advisor to the Executive Director for Canada, Ireland and the Caribbean.
The chair made a statement.
Mr. Jenkins made a presentation and answered questions.
At 6:20 p.m., the Honourable Senator Corbin took the chair.
At 6:46 p. m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Wednesday, March 12, 2008
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade met this day, at 4:05 p.m., in room 160- S, Centre Block, the chair, the Honourable Consiglio Di Nino, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Corbin, Dawson, Di Nino, Downe, Mahovlich, and Smith, P.C., (6).
Other senators present: The Honourable Senators Cordy and Dallaire (2).
In attendance: Peter Berg, Analyst, 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 Wednesday, December 12, 2007, the committee continued its examination of Bill C-293, An Act respecting the provision of official development assistance abroad.
WITNESSES:
Canadian International Demining Corps:
Irving Schwartz, Chairman;
David Horton, Executive Director.
The chair made a statement
Mr. Horton made a presentation and, with Mr. Schwartz, answered questions.
At 5:20 p. m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
Keli Hogan
Clerk of the Committee