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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 4

Thursday, September 29, 2011

The Standing Committee on National Defence met in camera at 8:48 a.m. this day, in Room 362, East Block, the Chair, James Bezan, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Chris Alexander, James Bezan, Tarik Brahmi, Corneliu Chisu, Cheryl Gallant, Jack Harris, Matthew Kellway, Hon. John McKay, Christine Moore, Rick Norlock, Ted Opitz and Mark Strahl.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Wolfgang Koerner, Analyst ; Melissa Radford, Analyst.

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

It was agreed, — That, pursuant to its mandate under Standing Order 108(2), the Committee undertake a study and report to the House of Commons on each of the following subjects:

- maintaining the readiness of the Canadian Forces;

- defence of North America;

- NATO's strategic concept and Canada's role in international defence cooperation;

- care of ill and injured Canadian Forces members;

- role of reservists and their connection to communities across Canada;

- That the Committee undertake to remain seized of the current military missions in Libya and Afghanistan, and;

- That the Committee examine National Defence department estimates at the appropriate time.

It was agreed, — That the Committee call Lieutenant-General (Ret'd) Andrew Leslie to appear as a witness at the earliest opportunity.

At 10:20 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Jean-François Lafleur
Clerk of the Committee

2011/10/05 1:48 p.m.