Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Issue 19 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Wednesday, November 25, 2009
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade met this day at 4:55 p.m., in room 160- S, Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Consiglio Di Nino, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Dawson, Di Nino, Downe, Fortin- Duplessis, Grafstein, Jaffer, Smith, Stewart Olsen, Stollery, Wallin and Zimmer (12).
In attendance: Natalie Mychajlyszyn and Jennifer Paul, Analysts, Parliamentary Information and Research Service, Library of Parliament.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, the committee continued its examination on the rise of China, India and Russia in the global economy and the implications for Canadian policy. (For complete text of order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 3)
APPEARING:
The Honourable Stockwell Day, P.C., M.P., Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway.
The chair made an opening statement.
The Honourable Stockwell Day made a statement and answered questions.
At 5:45 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Tuesday, December 1, 2009
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade met this day at 5:32 p.m., in room 160-S, Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Consiglio Di Nino, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Dawson, Di Nino, Downe, Fortin- Duplessis, Jaffer, Mahovlich, Stewart Olsen, Stollery and Wallin (10).
In attendance: Natalie Mychajlyszyn and Jennifer Paul, Analysts, Parliamentary Information and Research Service, Library of Parliament.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, the committee continued its examination on the rise of China, India and Russia in the global economy and the implications for Canadian policy. (For complete text of order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 3)
WITNESSES:
From Port Metro Vancouver:
Chris Badger, Chief Operating Officer;
Duncan Wilson, Director, Communications and Government Affairs.
The chair made an opening statement.
Mr. Badger made a statement and, with the assistance of Mr. Wilson, answered questions.
At 6:30 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Wednesday, December 2, 2009
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade met in camera this day at 4:00 p.m., in room 160-S, Centre Block, the Honourable Consiglio Di Nino, Chair, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Dawson, Di Nino, Downe, Fortin- Duplessis, Jaffer, Smith, Stewart Olsen, and Stollery (9).
In attendance: Natalie Mychajlyszyn and Jennifer Paul, Analysts, Parliamentary Information and Research Service, Library of Parliament and, Karen Schwinghamer, Acting Manager, Communications Services and Media Relations.
Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, the committee continued its examination on the rise of China, India and Russia in the global economy and the implications for Canadian policy. (For complete text of order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 3)
It was agreed that senators' staff be permitted to remain in the room.
Pursuant to rule 92(2)(f), the committee considered a draft report.
At 4:35 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Wednesday, December 9, 2009
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade met in camera this day at 4:05 p.m., in room 160-S, Centre Block, the chair, the Honourable Consiglio Di Nino, Chair, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Dawson, Di Nino, Downe, Fortin-Duplessis, Smith, P.C., Stewart Olsen, Stollery and Wallin (8).
In attendance: Natalie Mychajlyszyn and Jennifer Paul, Analysts, Parliamentary Information and Research Service, Library of Parliament.
Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, the committee continued its examination on the rise of China, India and Russia in the global economy and the implications for Canadian policy. (For complete text of order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 3)
It was agreed that senators' staff be permitted to remain in the room.
Pursuant to rule 92(2)(f), the committee considered a draft report.
At 4:20 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
Denis Robert
Clerk of the Committee