Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on 
Foreign Affairs and International Trade

Issue 17 - Minutes of Proceedings - November 21, 2012

OTTAWA, Wednesday, November 21, 2012
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade met this day at 4:15 p.m., in room 160- S, Centre Block, the chair, the Honourable A. Raynell Andreychuk, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Downe, Fortin-Duplessis, Johnson, Mahovlich, Nolin, Robichaud, P.C., Smith, P.C. (Cobourg), Wallace and Wallin (10).

In attendance: Natalie Mychajlyszyn and Brian Hermon, 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 Wednesday, November 7, 2012, the committee continued its study on economic and political developments in the Republic of Turkey, their regional and global influences, the implications for Canadian interests and opportunities, and other related matters.

WITNESSES:

Export Development Canada:

Lewis Megaw, Regional Vice President for Africa, Europe and Middle East;

Todd Winterhalt, Vice President, International Business Development.

Canadian Turkish Business Council:

Mike Ward, Advisor to the Board;

Richard Mabley, Business Development Manager.

Mr. Winterhalt made a statement and, together with Mr. Megaw, answered questions.

At 5:10 p.m., the committee suspended.

At 5:17 p.m., the committee resumed.

Mr. Ward made a statement and, together with Mr. Mabley, answered questions.

At 5:56 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Adam Thompson

Clerk of the Committee