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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 18

Tuesday, February 1, 2005

The Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade met in a televised session at 9:08 a.m. this day, in Room 237-C Centre Block, the Vice-Chair, Kevin Sorenson, presiding.

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

Acting Members present: Dave MacKenzie for Belinda Stronach.

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

Witnesses: Department of Foreign Affairs: Paul Chapin, Director General, International Security Bureau; Robert McDougall, Director, Non-Proliferation, Arms Control and Disarmament Division. Department of National Defence: LCol Scott A. A. Johnson, Directorate of Space Development, Policy, Strategy and Cooperation. Canadian Space Agency: Michel Giroux, Director, External Relations Directorate; Lauren Small, Senior Manager, International Relations/Earth Observation and Environmental Affairs.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference of Tuesday, December 7, 2004, the Committee commenced consideration of Bill C-25, An Act governing the operation of remote sensing space systems.

Pursuant to Standing Order 75(1), consideration of Clause 1 was postponed.

The Chair called Clause 2.

At 11:13 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 11:16 a.m., the sitting resumed.

Paul Chaplin, LCol Scott A.A. Johnson and Michel Giroux made statements and, with Robert McDougall, answered questions.

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

On motion of Francine Lalonde, it was agreed, — That the Committee meet with members of a delegation from the Parliament of Estonia on February 2, 2005.

On motion of Beth Phinney, it was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee consider issues relating to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and invite the Executive Director to appear on February 8, 2005.

Alexa McDonough moved, — That, pursuant to Standing Orders 110 and 111, the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade call Frank McKenna to appear in relation to to his appointment as Canadian Ambassador to the United States, consistent with the Prime Minister’s call for parliamentary review of nominees and appointees to ambassadorial and other federally-appointed positions.

Debate arose thereon.

By unanimous consent, on motion of Alexa McDonough, it was agreed, — That the motion be amended by adding between the words “appear” and “in relation” the following: “as soon as possible”.

Debate resumed on the motion as amended.

On motion of Dan McTeague, it was agreed, — That the motion be amended by replacing the word “call” with the word “invite”.

Debate resumed on the motion as amended..

On motion of Francine Lalonde, it was agreed, — That the motion be amended by deleting the words “pursuant to Standing Orders 110 and 111”.

It was agreed, — That the deleted words “pursuant to Standing Orders 110 and 111” be replaced by the words “pursuant to Standing Order 108(2)”.

After debate, the question was put on the motion, as amended, and it was agreed to as follows:

That, pursuant to Standing Orders 108(2), the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade invite Mr. Frank McKenna to appear as soon as possible before the Committee in relation to his appointment as Canadian Ambassador to the United States, consistent with the Prime Minister’s call for parliamentary review of nominees and appointees to ambassadorial and other federally-appointed positions.

Ted Menzies moved, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee examine Canada's capability to respond to international humanitarian disasters and that the responsible Ministers as well as other appropriate witnesses be invited to appear.

Debate arose thereon.

By unanimous consent, the motion was withdrawn.

It was agreed, — That a modified motion be drafted by Dan McTeague and Ted Menzies for the next meeting of the Committee.

At 11:55 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Stephen Knowles
Clerk of the Committee

2005/03/01 10:11 a.m.