AFGH Committee Meeting

The Special Committee on the Canadian Mission in Afghanistan met in camera at 3:37 p.m. this day, in Room 362, East Block, the Chair, Rick Casson, presiding.

The Chair presented the Third Report from the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure.

It was agreed, — That the Third Report be adopted, as amended.

The Third Report, as amended reads as follows:

1. That meetings of the Special Committee on Canada's mission to Afghanistan now take place on Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., in order to accommodate the changes made to the rotational committee schedule covering the period from September 2009 to December 2009.

2. That the Special Committee review Canada's development effort in Afghanistan with a focus on the six priorities, political reconciliation and the status of women; and that members of the Committee submit to the Clerk, as soon as possible, their lists of suggested witnesses for the study.

3. That all members of the Special Committee travel in 2009 to Afghanistan and Pakistan, and possibly to Europe; and that the Clerk, in consultation with the Chair, prepare a travel budget for approval by the Committee and the Board of Internal Economy prior to seeking permission to travel from the House of Commons.

4. That the Hon. Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, be invited to appear before the Special Committee on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, for the full two-hour meeting, in order to discuss the fifth quarterly report on Canada’s Engagement in Afghanistan that was presented in the House of Commons on Tuesday, September 15, 2009.

At 4:14 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.