FAIT Committee Report

The Sub-Committee on Human Rights and International Development of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade met in camera at 3:37 p.m. this day, in Room 208, West Block, the Chair, Beth Phinney, presiding.

Members of the Sub-Committee present: Colleen Beaumier, Antoine Dubé, Marlene Jennings, Beth Phinney, Svend Robinson.

Acting Members present: Mark Assad for Sarkis Assadourian, Hedy Fry for Irwin Cotler, Keith Martin for Deepak Obhrai.

In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: James Lee, Research Officer.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Sub-Committee resumed consideration of its study of human rights, development and other matters in Colombia.

The Sub-Committee resumed consideration of its draft report.

It was agreed — That the Draft Report, as amended, be concurred in as the Fourth Report of the Sub-Committee and that the Chair or her designate be authorized to present it to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade at the earliest opportunity.

It was agreed — That pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Sub-Committee recommends that the Standing Committee request that the government table a comprehensive response to this report within one hundred and fifty (150) days.

It was agreed — That the Chair be authorized to make such typographical and editorial changes as may be necessary without changing the substance of the report to the Standing Committee.

It was agreed — That the Sub-Committee recommend to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade the printing of dissenting opinions as an appendix to this report, immediately following the signature of the Chair.

It was agreed — That any dissenting opinions be limited to no more than 2 pages.

It was agreed — That any dissenting opinions be received by the clerk, in both official languages, no later that 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Monday, April 29, 2002.

At 5:36 p.m., the Committee proceeded to the consideration of its future business.

It was agreed — That the Sub-Committee on Human Rights and International Development request the permission of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade to travel to the Sudan in relation to its study pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) of human rights, development and other matters in the Sudan from November 12, 2002 to November 22, 2002 and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee.

It was agreed — That the budget of $ 208,438.00 be accepted by the Sub-Committee for the trip to Sudan and be presented to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade for its approval.

At 5:48 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Elizabeth Kingston
Clerk of the Sub-Committee

Thursday, May 2, 2002
(Meeting No. 74)

The Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade met at 9:14 a.m. this day, in Room 308, West Block, the Chair, Jean Augustine, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Sarkis Assadourian, Jean Augustine, Aileen Carroll, Stockwell Day, Marlene Jennings, Stan Keyes, Francine Lalonde, Diane Marleau, Pierre Paquette, Bernard Patry and Svend Robinson.

Acting Members present: Beth Phinney for John Harvard; John Godfrey for Pat O’Brien; Alan Tonks for Bernard Patry; Joe McGuire and Anita Neville for George S. Baker.

Associate Member present: Beth Phinney.

In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Gerald Schmitz and James Lee, research officers.

Witnesses: From the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University: Joseph Nye, Dean. From the Canadian Institute of International Affairs: Robert Edmonds, Past Chair, National Capital Branch.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee resumed its Study of North American Integration and Canada’s Role in the Light of New Security Challenges. (See Minutes of Proceedings of Tuesday, October 16, 2002, Meeting No. 31)

The witnesses made statements and answered questions.

At 11:02 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 11:07 a.m., the sitting resumed.

Svend Robinson moved, — That the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade call upon the Government of Canada

- to support Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Organization at the upcoming World Health Assembly

- to support the establishment of a UN working group to facilitate Taiwan’s effective participation in the
  WHO, reaping benefits for both the international community and the Taiwanese through shared knowledge
  and equality of access to health care information.

Debate arose

Francine Lalonde moved, — That the motion be amended by inserting between the words "participation" and "in" the words "with observer status".

After debate, the question was put on the amendment, it was agreed to.

The Committee proceeded to consider reports of sub-committees.

Beth Phinney presented the Third Report of the Sub-Committee on Human Rights and International Development which is as follows:

Third Report of the Sub-Committee on Human Rights and International Trade.

Your Sub-Committee requests permission of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade to travel to Sudan from November 12 to 22, 2002 in relation to its study pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) of human rights, development and other matters in Sudan.

A copy of the budget, as well as the relevant Minutes of Proceedings and Evidence is tabled for your consideration.

On a motion by Beth Phinney, the Third Report was concurred in and the Committee adopted a budget for transmission to the Budget Sub-Committee of the Liaison Committee for travel by the Sub-Committee on Human Rights and International Development to Sudan from November 12 to November 22, 2002.

Beth Phinney presented the Fourth Report (Conflict, Human Rights and Democracy in Colombia: A Canadian Agenda) of the Sub-Committee on Human Rights and International Development.

Beth Phinney moved, — That the Fourth Report of the Sub-Committee on Human Rights and International Development be adopted as a report of this committee.

After debate, the question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.

By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — That the Chair be authorized to make such typographical changes as necessary without changing the substance of the report.

By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — That pursuant to Standing Order 108(1)(a), the Committee authorize the printing of brief dissenting opinions, to be submitted in the two official languages to the clerk.

By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — That the Chair or her designate be authorized to present the report to the House.

By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — That pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee request that the government table a comprehensive response.

At 11:58 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.