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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
 
Meeting No. 4
 
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
 

The Subcommittee on International Human Rights of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development met in camera at 1:13 p.m. this day, in Room 253-D, Centre Block, the Chair, Scott Reid, presiding.

 

Members of the Subcommittee present: Hon. Irwin Cotler, Hon. Jason Kenney, Wayne Marston, Scott Reid, Mario Silva, Caroline St-Hilaire and David Sweet.

 

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Robert Dufresne, Analyst; Marcus Pistor, Analyst.

 
Pursuant to the motion adopted by the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, November 13, 2007 and the motion adopted by the Subcommittee, March 6, 2008, the Subcommittee resumed its study on Human Rights in Cuba.
 

The Subcommittee commenced consideration of a draft report.

 

It was agreed, — That the Subcommittee set as a priority order of business to hear witnesses from the Organization of American States (OAS), including experts, academics and the Minister of Foreign Affairs to garner evidence and prepare a report to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development on the issue of ratifying the American Convention on Human Rights.

 

It was agreed, — That the Subcommittee meet on Monday, April 7, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. to resume consideration of a draft report on Human Rights in Cuba.

 

It was agreed, — That the Subcommittee meet on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. to consider its future business.

 

At 2:06 p.m., the Subcommittee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

 



Roger Préfontaine
Clerk of the Subcommittee

 
 
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