THE STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
OTTAWA, Thursday, March 12, 2026
(25)
[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade met this day at 10:30 a.m., in room C128, Senate of Canada Building, the chair, the Honourable Peter M. Boehm, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Al Zaibak, Boehm, Busson, Coyle, Gerba, Harder, P.C., Hébert, MacDonald, Ravalia, Wilson and Youance (11).
Participating in the meeting: Brian Hermon and Zak Black, Analysts, Library of Parliament.
Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, September 25, 2025, the committee continued its study of foreign relations and international trade generally. (Topic: Consular and Emergency Assistance)
WITNESSES:
Global Affairs Canada:
Sébastien Beaulieu, Director General, International Emergency and Travel Advice Bureau;
Yannick Lamonde, Director, Emergency Operations Division.
Sébastien Beaulieu made a statement and, together with Yannick Lamonde, answered questions.
At 11:42 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
Chantal Cardinal
Clerk of the Committee