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Minutes of Proceedings

Standing Committee on International Trade (CIIT)
45th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 19
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 11:01 a.m. to 12:55 p.m.
Webcast
Presiding
Hon. Judy A. Sgro, Chair (Liberal)

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• Carol Anstey for Jacob Mantle (Conservative)
• Chris Bittle for Yasir Naqvi (Liberal)
• David McKenzie for Matt Jeneroux (Conservative)
Library of Parliament
• Bashar Abu Taleb, Analyst
• Simon Richards, Analyst
Bill C-13, An Act to implement the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
• Hon. Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
• Evan Lewis, Senior Director, Market Access Secretariat
Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food
• Axel Ndayisaba, Director, Trade Negotiations Division
• Matthew Smith, Chief Agriculture Negotiator
Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
• Mary-Catherine Speirs, Director General, Trade Negotiations Bureau
Pursuant to the order of reference of Thursday, December 11, 2025, the committee commenced consideration of Bill C-13, An Act to implement the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.

The Minister made statements and answered questions.

At 11:58 a.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 12:03 p.m., the meeting resumed.

It was agreed, — That, in relation to the study of Bill C-13:

that the committee schedule two meetings to hear from witnesses;

that committee members submit amendments to the clerk by 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3; and

that the committee conduct clause-by-clause consideration of the bill on Thursday, February 5, 2026 and that the committee dedicate the number of meetings required for clause-by-clause consideration to be completed.

Mary-Catherine Speirs, Matthew Smith, and Evan Lewis answered questions.

At 12:55 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Grant McLaughlin
Clerk of the committee