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Minutes of Proceedings

Subcommittee on International Human Rights of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development (SDIR)
43rd Parliament, 2nd Session
Meeting 23
Tuesday, June 8, 2021, 6:34 p.m. to 8:14 p.m.
In Camera
Presiding
Peter Fonseca, Chair (Liberal)

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• Hon. John McKay for Anita Vandenbeld (Liberal)
• Scott Reid for Hon. Michael D. Chong (Conservative)
• Sameer Zuberi for Iqra Khalid (Liberal)
Library of Parliament
• Lara Coleman, Analyst
• Jean-Philippe Duguay, Analyst
Impacts of COVID-19 on Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery
Ottawa Police Service
• Amanda Larche, Detective, Human Trafficking Unit
Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking
• James McLean, Director of Research and Policy
Voice Found
• Christine Pratt, Director of Anti-Human Trafficking Services
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the subcommittee on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, the subcommittee commenced its study of the impacts of COVID-19 on human trafficking and modern slavery.

The witnesses made statements and answered questions.

Committee Business
The subcommittee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to committee business.

It was agreed, — That the subcommittee hold a briefing on the political situation in Iran on June 15, 2021, that it hear from Iranian nationals established in Canada, that the subcommittee produce a statement outlining the situation, and that members submit suggested witnesses to the Clerk as soon as possible.

At 8:14 p.m., the subcommittee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Naaman Sugrue
Clerk of the Subcommittee