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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 16

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1997

The Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade met at 9:43 o’clock a.m., this day, in room 308 of the West Block, the Vice-Chair, Colleen Beaumier, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Sarkis Assadourian, Jean Augustine, Colleen Beaumier, Scott Brison, Ted McWhinney, Bob Mills, Denis Paradis, Charlie Penson, Julian Reed, Svend Robinson, Benoît Sauvageau, Bob Speller, Daniel Turp.

In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Gerald Schmitz, Research Officer.

APPEARING: Hon. Lloyd Axworthy, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

WITNESS: From the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade: Lucie Edwards, Assistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Services.

In accordance with its mandate under Standing Order 108(2), the Committee proceeded to examine the programs, expenditures and Performance Report of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

The Minister made a statement and, with Lucie Edwards, answered questions.

At 9:55 o’clock a.m., the Committee adjourned until 10:45 o’clock a.m. this day.




Janice Hilchie



Clerk of the Committee