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Minutes of Proceedings

Subcommittee on International Human Rights of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development (SDIR)
43rd Parliament, 2nd Session
Meeting 24
Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 6:34 p.m. to 8:13 p.m.
Televised
Presiding
Peter Fonseca, Chair (Liberal)

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• Lindsay Mathyssen for Heather McPherson (NDP)
• Hon. John McKay for Anita Vandenbeld (Liberal)
• Scott Reid for Hon. Michael D. Chong (Conservative)
• Sameer Zuberi for Iqra Khalid (Liberal)
Library of Parliament
• Lara Coleman, Analyst
• Jean-Philippe Duguay, Analyst
Briefing on the Current Situation in Iran
Iran Democratic Association
• Simin Boorchi, Ex-Political Prisoner
• Shahram Golestaneh, President
Association of Iranian Ex Political Prisoners in Canada
• Kamran Saghah, Electrical Contractor
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the subcommittee on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, the subcommittee proceeded to a briefing on the Current Situation in Iran.

The witnesses made statements and answered questions.

At 7:54 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 8:02 p.m., the sitting resumed in camera.

Committee Business
The subcommittee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to committee business.

It was agreed, — That a proposed budget in the amount of $1,250.00, for the Briefing on the Current Situation in Iran, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108 (2), the subcommittee undertake a briefing session on the persecution of religious and ethnic minorities in Afghanistan, including but not limited to the situation of Hazaras, Sikhs, and Hindus, and that the briefing be held on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.

It was agreed, — That in relation to the Briefing session, the members submit suggested witnesses list to the Clerk by 2:00 p. m. on Wednesday, June 16, 2021.

At 8:13 p.m., the subcommittee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Naaman Sugrue
Clerk of the Subcommittee