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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
 
Meeting No. 11
 
Thursday, February 24, 2005
 

The Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Development of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade met at 11:08 a.m. this day, in Room 308 West Block, the Chair, David Kilgour, presiding.

 

Members of the Subcommittee present: Navdeep Bains, Diane Bourgeois, Hon. Ed Broadbent, Stockwell Day, Peter Goldring, Hon. David Kilgour and Hon. Paddy Torsney.

 

Acting Members present: Massimo Pacetti for Hon. Paddy Torsney.

 

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Marcus Pistor, Analyst.

 

Witnesses: International Development Research Centre: Rohinton Medhora, Vice President, Program and Partnership; Colleen Duggan, Senior Program Specialist.

 
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Subcommittee resumed a briefing session on Canada's contribution to peace-building, human rights and development in Colombia.
 

The witnesses made statements and answered questions.

 

Ed Broadbent moved, — That the Subcommittee of Human Rights and International Development urges the Minister of Foreign Affairs to instruct the Canadian delegation to the Commission on Human Rights in Geneva to:

1. Propose a resolution on Colombia at the Commission on Human Rights that includes a strong statement of support for the office of the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights in Colombia and its important role in the country.

2. Include in Canada’s statement to the Commission:

• a clear reference to the existence of an internal armed conflict and humanitarian crisis in Colombia;

• a clear statement condemning the high level of impunity in Colombia;

• a call for an interim report from the High Commissioner at the General Assembly in September;

• a statement encouraging the High Commissioner, Louise Arbour, to visit Colombia.

 

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

 

It was agreed, — That the motion be adopted as the Fourth Report of the Subcommittee.

 

It was agreed, — That the Chair present the Fourth Report to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

 

At 12:29 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 12:31 p.m., the sitting resumed in camera.

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

At 1:06 p.m., the Subcommittee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

 



Richard Rumas
Clerk of the Subcommittee

 
 
2005/03/04 9:38 a.m.