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Minutes of Proceedings

Special Committee on Canada-China Relations (CACN)

43rd Parliament, 1st Session

Meeting 6

Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 5:32 p.m. to 7:24 p.m.

Room 025-B, West Block

In Camera

Presiding

Hon. Geoff Regan, Chair (Liberal)

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Members of the Committee present

Liberal

Conservative

Bloc Québécois

Stéphane Bergeron

Acting Members present

• Rachel Blaney for Jack Harris (NDP)

• Don Davies for Jack Harris (NDP)

• Stephanie Kusie for Leona Alleslev (Conservative)

• Heather McPherson for Jack Harris (NDP)

In attendance

Library of Parliament

• Allison Goody, Analyst

• Simon Richards, Analyst

Committee Business

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

It was agreed, — That until March 15, 2020, the regular meeting time for the committee be Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and that the committee or the Chair may decide to hold meetings at other times to accommodate witnesses and parliamentary activities, as needed.

It was agreed, — That the next two meetings be dedicated to hearing witnesses, and that the committee invite academics as well as former ambassadors of Canada to China.

It was agreed, — That the following witnesses be invited to appear on Monday, February 24, 2020: Charles Burton, Paul Evans, Philip Calvert, Jeremy Paltiel, Yves Tiberghien, and Carlo Dade.

It was agreed, — That unless written responses to questions received by the committee are deemed confidential, they be posted on the committee’s website.

It was agreed, — That the committee invite the Minister of Foreign Affairs to appear for two hours on Monday, March 23, 2020 or on Monday, March 30, 2020.

It was agreed, — That the committee meet with Sikyong Dr. Lobsang Sangay of the Central Tibetan Administration informally during his visit to Ottawa on February 27 or February 28, 2020, and invite him to testify formally before the committee either by videoconference or in person before June 30^th, 2020.

It was agreed, — That the Chair call a meeting of the subcommittee at a later date to discuss future business.

Election of Vice-Chairs

Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the Chair of the committee presided over the election of the vice-chair.

It was agreed, — That Dan Albas be elected as Vice-Chair of the committee.

At 7:24 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Christine Holke

Clerk of the Committee