FAAE Committee Report

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

May 17, 2005

(Meeting No. 41)

The Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade met at 9:03 a.m. this day, in Room 269 West Block, the Chair, Bernard Patry, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Hon. Maurizio Bevilacqua, Stockwell Day, Francine Lalonde, Hon. Lawrence MacAulay, Alexa McDonough, Hon. Dan McTeague, Ted Menzies, Pierre A. Paquette, Bernard Patry, Beth Phinney and Kevin Sorenson.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Gerald Schmitz, Principal; James Lee, Analyst; Marcus Pistor, Analyst.

Appearing: Hon. Pierre Pettigrew, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Witnesses: Department of Foreign Affairs: Kathryn E. McCallion, Assistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Services; Marie-Lucie Morin, Associate Deputy Minister, Foreign Affairs; Ross Hynes, Ambassador for Mine Action.

Pursuant to Standing Order 81(4), the Committee commenced consideration of the Main Estimates 2005-2006: Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, L25, L30, L35, 40 and 45 under Foreign Affairs referred to the Committee on Friday, February 25, 2005.

The Minister made a statement and, with the witnesses, answered questions.

On motion of Dan McTeague, it was agreed on division, — That the Main Estimates under Foreign Affairs be adopted.

By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — That the Chair report the Main Estimates to the House.

The Committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to Committee business.

The Chair presented the First Report from the Subcommittee on International Trade, Trade Disputes and Investment.

By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — That the Subcommittee’s report be adopted.

By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — That the Chair present the report to the House.

At 10:53 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Andrew Bartholomew Chaplin
Clerk of the Committee