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Minutes of Proceedings

42nd Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting No. 46
Tuesday, February 14, 2017, 1:02 p.m. to 1:57 p.m.
In Camera
Presiding
Michael Levitt, Chair (Liberal)

Library of Parliament
• Karine Azoulay, Analyst
• Alexandra Smith, Analyst
Pursuant to the motion adopted by the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development on February 4, 2016, and the motion adopted by the Subcommittee on June 16, 2016, the Subcommittee resumed its study of Yezidis, Christians and Other Religious and Ethnic Minorities in Syria and Iraq.

It was agreed, — That the draft report, as amended, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the report be entitled: "The Day After: Planning for the Protection of Religious and Ethnic Minorities in a Post-Daesh Iraq".

It was agreed, — That the Chair, Clerk and analysts be authorized to make such grammatical and editorial changes as may be necessary without changing the substance of the report.

It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Subcommittee request that the Government table a comprehensive response to the report.

It was agreed, — That the Chair present the report to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development.

It was agreed, — That the analysts and the Clerk of the Subcommittee, in consultation with the Chair, prepare a news release for publication on the Subcommittee's website and for distribution upon presentation of the report to the House.

It was agreed, — That the Clerk of the Subcommittee make the necessary arrangements for a press conference to be held after the tabling of the Committee's report to the House on Yezidis, christians and other religious and ethnic minorities in Syria and Iraq; and that the Subcommittee be represented by the Chair and a representative from each party.

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

It was agreed, — That the draft press release be approved.

At 1:57 p.m., the Subcommittee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Angela Crandall
Clerk of the Subcommittee