| MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS |
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| Meeting No. 18 |
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| Wednesday, November 24, 2010 |
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The Special Committee on the Canadian Mission in Afghanistan met in a video recorded session at 3:30 p.m. this day, in Room 209, West Block, the Chair, Garry Breitkreuz, presiding. |
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Members of the Committee present: Hon. Jim Abbott, Claude Bachand, Garry Breitkreuz, Bob Dechert, Hon. Stéphane Dion, Jean Dorion, Jack Harris, Hon. Laurie Hawn, Greg Kerr, Deepak Obhrai and Hon. Bryon Wilfert. |
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Acting Members present: Hon. John McKay for Hon. Bob Rae. |
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Other Members present: Paul Dewar. |
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In attendance: Library of Parliament: James Cox, Analyst; James Lee, Analyst. |
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Witnesses: Privy Council Office: Greta Bossenmaier, Deputy Minister, Afghanistan Task Force. Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade: Gordon Venner, Assistant Deputy Minister, Afghanistan, Middle East and Maghreb. Canadian International Development Agency: Françoise Ducros, Vice-President, Afghanistan Task Force. Department of National Defence: Jill Sinclair, Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy; Robert Davidson, Director of Staff, Strategic Joint Staff. |
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| Pursuant to the Order of Reference of Wednesday, March 3, 2010, the Committee resumed its study on the Canadian mission in Afghanistan. |
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Greta Bossenmaier made a statement. |
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At 3:41 p.m., the sitting was suspended. At 4:23 p.m., the sitting resumed. |
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The witnesses answered questions. |
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At 5:31 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair. |
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Andrew Bartholomew Chaplin Clerk of the Committee
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