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Minutes of Proceedings

45th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 31
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 11:03 a.m. to 1:04 p.m.
Webcast
Presiding
Hon. Judy A. Sgro, Chair (Liberal)

Library of Parliament
• Bashar Abu Taleb, Analyst
• Simon Richards, Analyst
• Hon. Dominic LeBlanc, P.C., M.P., Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
• Corinne Pohlmann, Executive Vice-President, Advocacy
Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
• Martin Moen, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Trade Policy and Negotiations
Manufacturiers et Exportateurs du Québec
• Julie White, President and Chief Executive Officer
Privy Council Office
• Jeannine Ritchot, Assistant Deputy Minister, Intergovernmental Affairs, Multilateral Relations and Internal Trade
QSL International Ltd.
• Robert Bellisle, 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 commenced its study of Free Trade within Canada.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $23,500, for the study of Free Trade within Canada, be adopted.

Corinne Pohlmann, Julie White, and Robert Bellisle made statements and answered questions.

At 12:01 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 12:04 p.m., the meeting resumed.

The Minister made a statement and, with Jeanne Ritchot, answered questions.

At 1:04 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Grant McLaughlin
Clerk of the committee