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Minutes of Proceedings

42nd Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting No. 22
Monday, July 18, 2016, 1:04 p.m. to 3:04 p.m.
Televised
Presiding
Borys Wrzesnewskyj, Chair (Liberal)

• Peter Fragiskatos for Shaun Chen (Liberal)
• Hon. Peter Kent for David Tilson (Conservative)
Library of Parliament
• Julie Béchard, Analyst
• Sandra Elgersma, Analyst
Department of Citizenship and Immigration
• Sarita Bhatla, Director General, Refugee Affairs
• Robert Orr, Assistant Deputy Minister, Operations
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
• Michael Casasola, Officer in Charge in Canada
Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
• Heather Jeffrey, Director General, International Humanitarian Assistance
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the Committee on Thursday, June 16, 2016, the Committee commenced its study on immigration measures for the protection of vulnerable groups.

Heather Jeffrey and Robert Orr made statements and, with Sarita Bhatla, answered questions.

At 1:58 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 2:04 p.m., the sitting resumed.

Michael Casasola made a statement and answered questions.

At 3:04 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Julie Geoffrion
Clerk of the Committee