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Minutes of Proceedings

44th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 107
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 4:40 p.m. to 6:46 p.m.
Webcast
Presiding
Ali Ehsassi, Chair (Liberal)

Library of Parliament
• Allison Goody, Analyst
• Billy Joe Siekierski, Analyst
Association québécoise des organismes de coopération internationale
• Denis Côté, Policy Analyst
Canadian Foodgrains Bank
• Andy Harrington, Executive Director
Centre for International Studies and Cooperation
• Philippe Dongier, Executive Director
Doctors Without Borders
• Jason Nickerson, Humanitarian Representative to Canada
Fondation Paul Gérin-Lajoie
• Marie-Pierre Nogarède, Deputy Executive Director
• Maxime Allard, Director, Volunteer Cooperation Program
Islamic Relief Canada
• Catriona Addleton, Director of International Programs
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, January 29, 2024, the committee resumed its study of Canada’s approach to Africa.

Denis Côté, Andy Harrington and Philippe Dongier made statements and answered questions.

At 5:49 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 5:57 p.m., the sitting resumed.

Jason Nickerson, Marie-Pierre Nogarède and Catriona Addleton made statements and answered questions.

Motion

Dave Epp moved, — That the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development report to the House the following:

That the committee call upon the Government of Canada to implement recommendation No. 8 of the Eleventh Report of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans entitled "Restoring Full Accountability for Resources and Governance of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission", adopted during the 1st session of the 44th Parliament, by transferring responsibility for the Great Lakes Commission to Global Affairs Canada: and

That, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the government tables a comprehensive response to the report recommendation No. 8 of the Eleventh Report of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans.

After debate, the question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on division.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, the committee commenced its study of the governance of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission.

ORDERED, — That the Chair present the report to the House.

Association québécoise des organismes de coopération internationale
• Denis Côté, Policy Analyst
Canadian Foodgrains Bank
• Andy Harrington, Executive Director
Centre for International Studies and Cooperation
• Philippe Dongier, Executive Director
Doctors Without Borders
• Jason Nickerson, Humanitarian Representative to Canada
Fondation Paul Gérin-Lajoie
• Marie-Pierre Nogarède, Deputy Executive Director
• Maxime Allard, Director, Volunteer Cooperation Program
Islamic Relief Canada
• Catriona Addleton, Director of International Programs
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, January 29, 2024, the committee resumed its study of Canada’s approach to Africa.

Questioning of the witnesses resumed.

At 6:46 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Danielle Widmer
Clerk of the committee