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Minutes of Proceedings

45th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 30
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 11:11 a.m. to 1:05 p.m.
Presiding
Hon. Judy A. Sgro, Chair (Liberal)

• Hon. Ali Ehsassi for Yasir Naqvi (Liberal)
• Rhonda Kirkland for Jacob Mantle (Conservative)
• Rhonda Kirkland for Adam Chambers (Conservative)
Library of Parliament
• Bashar Abu Taleb, Analyst
• Offah Obale, Analyst
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the committee commenced its study of the Ukraine Goods Remission Order.

Motion

Jacob Mantle moved, — That the Standing Committee on International Trade:

1. reaffirms its steadfast support for Ukraine sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity;

2. acknowledges and supports the Government of Canada’s assistance provided to Ukraine;

3. requests that the Minister of Finance immediately and unconditionally extend the period for which remission is granted pursuant to the Ukraine Goods Remission Order or any other instrument from, goods that are imported during the period beginning June 9, 2022 and ending on June 9, 2026 to goods that are imported during the period beginning June 9, 2022 and ending on June 9, 2031;

4. requests that the Minister of Finance respond in writing to the Committee’s request within 15 days; and

5. directs the Chair to immediately report this to the House.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to, by a show of hands: YEAS: 9; NAYS: 0.

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

• Hon. Amina Gerba, Senator, Rigaud
As an individual
• David Collins, Professor, International Economic Law
BLACKBURN TÉTREAULT & ASSOCIÉS
• Sylvain Tétreault, International Business Introducer and Key Facilitator, African Market
Chambre de commerce Québec-Afrique
• Sègbédji Parfait Aïhounhin, Chief Executive Officer
Québec International
• Carl Viel, President and Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, February 12, 2026, the committee resumed its study of Canada’s Trade with North and West Africa.

Senator Amina Gerba and Sylvain Tétreault made statements and answered questions.

At 12:07 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 12:12 p.m., the meeting resumed.

Carl Viel made a statement and, with David Collins and Sègbédji Parfait Aïhounhin, answered questions.

At 1:05 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Grant McLaughlin
Clerk of the committee