Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Issue 5 - First, Second, Third and Fourth Reports
Thursday, February 12, 2009
The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade has the honour to table its
FIRST REPORT
Your committee, which was authorized by the Senate to incur expenses for the purpose of its examination and consideration of such legislation and other matters as were referred to it, reports, pursuant to rule 104(2), that the expenses incurred by the committee during the Second Session of the Thirty-ninth Parliament are as follows:
1. With respect to its examination of legislation:
| Professional and Other Services | $ 1,075 |
| Transport and Communications | 0 |
| Other Expenditures | 0 |
| Witness Expenses | 2,208 |
| Total | $ 3,283 |
2. With respect to its study on issues relating to foreign relations in general:
| Professional and Other Services | $ 5,470 |
| Transport and Communications | 21,554 |
| Other Expenditures | 574 |
| Witness Expenses | 5,190 |
| Total | $ 32,788 |
3. With respect to its special study on the rise of China, India and Russia in the global economy and the implications for Canadian policy:
| Professional and Other Services | $ 0 |
| Transport and Communications | 1,587 |
| Other Expenditures | 0 |
| Witness Expenses | 1,767 |
| Total | $ 3,354 |
In addition to the expenses for the examination of legislation and for its special studies as set out above, the committee also incurred general postal charges in the amount of $16.
Your committee held 24 meetings, during which it received evidence from 47 witnesses. A total of 33.4 hours was spent in meetings.
During the second session, the committee set out to examine the emergence economic influence of China, India and Russia and Canada's policy response. The main objective of this study was to better understand the high levels of economic growth of these countries. The committee's intent was to formulate concrete recommendations on Canada's policy response to the Government of Canada. This study was ongoing until the dissolution of Parliament.
Your committee also reported without amendment Bill C-9, An Act to implement the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States (ICSID Convention); and reported without amendment but with observations Bill C-293, An Act respecting the provision of official development assistance abroad.
Respectfully submitted,
Thursday, March 12, 2009
The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade has the honour to present its
SECOND REPORT
Your committee, which was authorized by the Senate on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, to examine such issues as may arise from time to time relating to foreign relations and international trade generally, respectfully requests funds for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2009.
Pursuant Chapter 3:06, to section 2(1)(c) of the Senate Administrative Rules, the budget submitted to the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration and the report thereon of that committee are appended to this report.
Respectfully submitted,
CONSIGLIO DI NINO
Chair
STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON
FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE
FOREIGN RELATIONS IN GENERAL
APPLICATION FOR BUDGET AUTHORIZATION
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2009
Extract from the Journals of the Senate of February 24, 2009:
The Honourable Senator Di Nino moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Oliver:
That the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, in accordance with Rule 86(1)(h), be authorized to examine such issues as may arise from time to time relating to foreign relations and international trade generally; and
That the committee report to the Senate no later than June 30, 2010.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Paul Bélisle
Clerk of the Senate
SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES
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Professional and Other Services |
$ 4,500 |
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Transportation and Communications |
4,040 |
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All Other Expenditures |
1,460 |
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TOTAL |
$10,000 |
The above budget was approved by the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade on March 4, 2009.
The undersigned or an alternate will be in attendance on the date that this budget is considered.
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Senator Consiglio Di Nino |
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Chair, Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade |
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Chair, Standing Senate Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration |
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
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Fiscal Year |
Budget approved |
Expenditures |
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2007-2008 |
$ 92,000 |
$ 4,365 |
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2006-2007 |
$ 62,100 |
$ 31,731 |
STANDING COMMITTEE ON
FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE
FOREIGN RELATIONS IN GENERAL
EXPLANATION OF BUDGET ITEMS
APPLICATION FOR BUDGET AUTHORIZATION
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2009
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GENERAL EXPENSES |
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PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER SERVICES |
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1. |
Hospitality - general (0410) |
2,000 |
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2. |
Working meals (0415) |
1,500 |
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(3 meals, $500/meal) |
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Sub-total |
$3,500 |
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TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS |
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Courier charges (0261) |
100 |
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Sub-total |
$100 |
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ALL OTHER EXPENDITURES |
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1. |
Books (0702) |
250 |
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2. |
Stationary & supplies (0707) |
250 |
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3. |
Miscellaneous expenses |
460 |
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Sub-total |
$960 |
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Total of General Expenses |
$4,560 |
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ACTIVITY 1 : CONFERENCE (TO BE DETERMINED) |
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1 participant: 1 Senator |
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PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER SERVICES |
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1. |
Conference fees (0406) |
1,000 |
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(1 participant x $1000) |
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Sub-total |
$1,000 |
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TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS |
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TRAVEL |
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1. |
Air transportation |
3,000 |
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1 Senators x $3000 (0224) |
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2. |
Hotel accommodation |
500 |
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1 Senator, $250/night, 2 nights (0222) |
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3. |
Per diem (0221) & (0225) |
240 |
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(1 participant, $80/day, 3 days) |
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4. |
Ground transportation - taxis (0228) |
100 |
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(1 participant x $100) |
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5. |
Ground transportation (0228) |
100 |
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Sub-total |
$3,940 |
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ALL OTHER EXPENDITURES |
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1. |
Miscellaneous costs on travel (0229) |
500 |
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Sub-total |
$500 |
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Total of Activity 1 |
$5,440 |
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Grand Total |
$ 10,000 |
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The Senate administration has reviewed this budget application.
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Heather Lank, Principal Clerk, |
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Date |
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Nicole Proulx, Director of Finance |
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Date |
APPENDIX (B) TO THE REPORT
Thursday, March 12, 2009
The Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration has examined the budget presented to it by the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade for the proposed expenditures of the said Committee for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009 for the purpose of its special study on foreign relations in general, as authorized by the Senate on Tuesday, February 24, 2009. The said budget is as follows:
| Professional and Other Services | $ 4,500 |
| Transportation and Communications | 4,040 |
| All Other Expenditures | 1,460 |
| Total | $ 10,000 |
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE J. FUREY
Chair
Thursday, March 12, 2009
The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade has the honour to present its
THIRD REPORT
Your committee, which was authorized by the Senate on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, to examine and report on the rise of China, India and Russia in the global economy and the implications for Canadian policy, respectfully requests funds for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2009.
Pursuant Chapter 3:06, to section 2(1)(c) of the Senate Administrative Rules, the budget submitted to the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration and the report thereon of that committee are appended to this report.
Respectfully submitted,
CONSIGLIO DI NINO
Chair
STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON
FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE
RUSSIA, CHINA AND INDIA
APPLICATION FOR BUDGET AUTHORIZATION
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2009
Extract from the Journals of the Senate of February 24, 2009:
The Honourable Senator Di Nino moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Champagne, P.C.:
That the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade be authorized to examine and report on the rise of China, India and Russia in the global economy and the implications for Canadian policy;
That the papers and evidence received and taken and the work accomplished by the committee on this subject during the Second Session of the Thirty-ninth Parliament be referred to the committee; and
That the committee present its final report no later than June 30, 2010, and retain all powers necessary to publicize its findings until September 30, 2010.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Paul C. Bélisle
Clerk of the Senate
SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES
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Professional and Other Services |
$ 1,500 |
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Transportation and Communications |
100 |
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All Other Expenditures |
900 |
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TOTAL |
$2,500 |
The above budget was approved by the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade on March 4, 2009.
The undersigned or an alternate will be in attendance on the date that this budget is considered.
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Date |
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Senator Consiglio Di Nino |
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Chair, Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade |
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Date |
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Chair, Standing Senate Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration |
STANDING COMMITTEE ON
FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE
RUSSIA, CHINA AND INDIA
EXPLANATION OF BUDGET ITEMS
APPLICATION FOR BUDGET AUTHORIZATION
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2009
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GENERAL EXPENSES |
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PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER SERVICES |
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1. |
Working meals (0415) |
1,500 |
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(3 meals, $500/meal) |
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Sub-total |
$1,500 |
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TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS |
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1. |
Courier charges (0261) |
100 |
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Sub-total |
$100 |
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ALL OTHER EXPENDITURES |
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1. |
Books (0702) |
250 |
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2. |
Stationary & supplies (0707) |
250 |
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3. |
Miscellaneous expenses |
400 |
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Sub-total |
$900 |
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Total |
$2,500 |
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The Senate administration has reviewed this budget application.
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Heather Lank, Principal Clerk, |
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Date |
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Nicole Proulx, Director of Finance |
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Date |
APPENDIX (B) TO THE REPORT
Thursday, March 12, 2009
The Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration has examined the budget presented to it by the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade for the proposed expenditures of the said Committee for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009 for the purpose of its special study on Russia, China and India, as authorized by the Senate on Tuesday, February 24, 2009. The said budget is as follows:
| Professional and Other Services | $ 1,500 |
| Transportation and Communications | 100 |
| All Other Expenditures | 900 |
| Total | $ 2,500 |
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE J. FUREY
Chair
Thursday, March 12, 2009
The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade has the honour to present its
FOURTH REPORT
Your committee, which was authorized by the Senate on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, to review and report on the 2008 Legislative Review of Export Development Canada, tabled in the Senate on Tuesday, February 10, 2009, respectfully requests funds for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2009.
Pursuant Chapter 3:06, to section 2(1)(c) of the Senate Administrative Rules, the budget submitted to the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration and the report thereon of that committee are appended to this report.
Respectfully submitted,
CONSIGLIO DI NINO
Chair
STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON
FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE
LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF EXPORT
DEVELOPMENT CANADA
APPLICATION FOR BUDGET AUTHORIZATION
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2009
Extract from the Journals of the Senate of February 24, 2009:
The Honourable Senator Comeau moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Di Nino:
That the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade be empowered to review and report on the 2008 Legislative Review of Export Development Canada, tabled in the Senate on Tuesday, February 10, 2009.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Paul C. Bélisle
Clerk of the Senate
SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES
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Professional and Other Services |
$ 1,500 |
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Transportation and Communications |
100 |
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All Other Expenditures |
400 |
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TOTAL |
$2,000 |
The above budget was approved by the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade on March 4, 2009.
The undersigned or an alternate will be in attendance on the date that this budget is considered.
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Date |
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Senator Consiglio Di Nino |
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Chair, Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade |
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Date |
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Chair, Standing Senate Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration |
STANDING
COMMITTEE ON
FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE
LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF EXPORT DEVELOPMENT CANADA
EXPLANATION OF
BUDGET ITEMS
APPLICATION FOR BUDGET AUTHORIZATION
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2009
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GENERAL EXPENSES |
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PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER SERVICES |
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1. |
Working meals (0415) |
1,500 |
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(3 meals, $500/meal) |
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Sub-total |
$1,500 |
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TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS |
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1. |
Courier charges (0261) |
100 |
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Sub-total |
$100 |
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ALL OTHER EXPENDITURES |
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1. |
Miscellaneous expenses |
400 |
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Sub-total |
$400 |
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Total |
$2,000 |
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The Senate administration has reviewed this budget application.
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Heather Lank, Principal Clerk, |
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Date |
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Nicole Proulx, Director of Finance |
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Date |
APPENDIX (B) TO THE REPORT
Thursday, March 12, 2009
The Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration has examined the budget presented to it by the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade for the proposed expenditures of the said Committee for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009 for the purpose of its special study on the legislative review of export development, as authorized by the Senate on Tuesday, February 24, 2009. The said budget is as follows:
| Professional and Other Services | $ 1,500 |
| Transportation and Communications | 100 |
| All Other Expenditures | 400 |
| Total | $ 2,000 |
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE J. FUREY
Chair