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Minutes of Proceedings

Standing Committee on International Trade (CIIT)
42nd Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting No. 83
Wednesday, October 25, 2017, 3:30 p.m. to 5:01 p.m.
Televised
Presiding
Hon. Mark Eyking, Chair (Liberal)

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• Gord Johns for Tracey Ramsey (NDP)
House of Commons
• Karine Parenteau, Procedural Clerk
 
Library of Parliament
• Simon Richards, Analyst
• Pascal Tremblay, Analyst
Progressive Canadian Enterprises and SMEs Through Electronic Commerce
As an individual
• Michael Geist, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa
La Maison Simons Inc.
• Peter Simons, Chief Executive Officer
eBay Canada Limited
• Andrea Stairs, Managing Director
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the Committee on Thursday, May 11, 2017, the Committee resumed its study of progressive Canadian enterprises and SMEs through electronic commerce.

Andrea Stairs, Peter Simons and Michael Geist made statements and answered questions.

At 4:45 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 4:49 p.m., the sitting resumed in camera.

It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee undertake a study regarding the potential free trade agreement between Canada and the Pacific Alliance; that this study consist of at least four (4) meetings; that the Minister of International Trade be invited to appear, as well as industry, civil society, Indigenous groups and labour groups; that witnesses appear by videoconference when possible; and that the Committee report its findings to the House.

At 5:01 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Christine Lafrance
Clerk of the Committee