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Minutes of Proceedings

Standing Committee on International Trade (CIIT)
42nd Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting No. 88
Wednesday, November 8, 2017, 3:32 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.
Presiding
Hon. Mark Eyking, Chair (Liberal)

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• Don Davies for Tracey Ramsey (NDP)
House of Commons
• Karine Parenteau, Procedural Clerk
 
Library of Parliament
• Simon Richards, Analyst
• Pascal Tremblay, Analyst
Multiculturalism and International Trade
Canadian German Chamber of Industry and Commerce Inc.
• Thomas Beck, President and Chief Executive Officer
• Farah Jan, Communications Manager
• Alexandre Ratiu, Department Manager, Legal
• Renate Sedlmeier, Department Manager, Business Support Canada
Federation of Portuguese Canadian Business & Professionals
• Matthew Correia, Executive Director
• Michelle Jorge, President
• Lucas Pereira, Secretary
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the Committee on Thursday, May 11, 2017, the Committee resumed its study of multiculturalism and international trade.

Thomas Beck, by videoconference from Toronto, Ontario, and Michelle Jorge made statements and, with Lucas Pereira and Matthew Correia, answered questions.

At 4:40 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 4:42 p.m., the sitting resumed in camera.

It was agreed, — That in relation to the study on the trade relationship between Canada and countries of the Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN), the proposed budget in the amount of $222,419.48 for the Committee’s travel to Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia in winter or spring 2018 be adopted; and that the Clerk be authorized to purchase appropriate gifts and make the necessary arrangements for meals and receptions during the Committee's travel.

At 4:50 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Christine Lafrance
Clerk of the Committee