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Minutes of Proceedings

45th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 30
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 3:31 p.m. to 5:10 p.m.
Webcast
Presiding
Hon. Ahmed Hussen, Chair (Liberal)

Library of Parliament
• Allison Goody, Analyst
• Billy Joe Siekierski, Analyst
Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
• Weldon Epp, Assistant Deputy Minister, Indo-Pacific
• Valérie Samaan, Director General, Indo-Pacific Strategy Planning, Policy and Operations
• Darren Smith, Executive Director, Indo-Pacific Trade Policy Division
• Aly-Khan Rajani, Director, Indo-Pacific Regional Coordination, Policy and Planning Division
Canadian Armed Forces
• Col Jerome Patry, J35 Expeditionary, Future Operations, Canadian Joint Operations Command
Department of National Defence
• Inderjit Nijjar, Deputy Director General, International Security Policy
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, February 12, 2026, the committee commenced its study of the review of Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy.

Weldon Epp made a statement and, with Valérie Samaan, Darren Smith, Col Jérôme Patry and Inderjit Nijjar, answered questions.

The committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to committee business.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $500, for the study of the mandate of the Ambassador of Canada to the United States, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $22,500, for the study of the review of Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the committee hold an informal meeting with a delegation from Kosovo on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, and that the committee authorize the incurring of hospitality expenses for this meeting.

At 5:10 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Simon Larouche
Clerk of the committee