Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Foreign Affairs

Issue 28 - Minutes of Proceedings

OTTAWA, Tuesday, April 8, 1997
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The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs met this day at 4 p.m., in Room 256-S of the Centre Block, the Chairman, the Honourable John B. Stewart, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Corbin, De Bané and Stewart. (4)

In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Mr. Anthony Chapman, Economics Division.

Also in attendance: Official Senate reporters.

WITNESSES:

From the Conference of Ocean Carriers:

Brenda Johnston, Manager CWRA, Vice-President ACS;

Albert Pierce, Managing Director CWRA;

Klaus Schenede, Pricing Manager, North America;

Henry Munz, Sales Manager Canada; and

Barry Olsen, President of Maersk.

The committee resumed consideration of its order of reference pertaining to relations between Canada and the Asia-Pacific region (see committee proceedings of October 2, 1996, issue no. 8).

Ms Johnston made a presentation and along with the other witnesses, answered questions.

At 5:43 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Serge Pelletier

Clerk of the Committee