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Minutes of Proceedings

43rd Parliament, 2nd Session
Meeting 25
Wednesday, March 31, 2021, 2:05 p.m. to 2:34 p.m.
Televised
Presiding
Sven Spengemann, Chair (Liberal)

Library of Parliament
• Nadia Faucher, Analyst
• Allison Goody, Analyst
• Billy Joe Siekierski, Analyst
Pursuant to Standing Order 106(4), the committee commenced consideration of the request by four members of the committee to discuss sanctions imposed by the People’s Republic of China

Motion

Ruby Sahota moved, — That the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development strongly condemn the unacceptable sanctions imposed by the People's Republic of China against one of the Committee's Vice Chairs, the Member of Parliament for Wellington—Halton Hills and the House of Commons Subcommittee on International Human Rights which represent an affront to Canada's democracy and parliamentary system.

Debate arose thereon.

Amendment

Jack Harris moved, — That the motion be amended by adding the words “as parliamentarians, we will continue to actively denounce human rights violations and breaches of international law in keeping with our respect for basic human rights; and that this motion be reported to the House” after the word “system”.

By unanimous consent, after debate, the question was put on the amendment of Jack Harris and it was agreed to.

By unanimous consent, after debate, the question was put on the motion, as amended, and it was agreed to.

The motion, as amended, read as follows:

That the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development strongly condemn the unacceptable sanctions imposed by the People's Republic of China against one of the Committee's Vice Chairs, the Member of Parliament for Wellington—Halton Hills, and the House of Commons Subcommittee on International Human Rights which represent an affront to Canada's democracy and parliamentary system; as parliamentarians, we will continue to actively denounce human rights violations and breaches of international law in keeping with our respect for basic human rights; and that this motion be reported to the House.

At 2:34 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Naaman Sugrue
Committee Clerk