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Minutes of Proceedings

44th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 7
Thursday, February 17, 2022, 3:37 p.m. to 5:41 p.m.
Webcast
Presiding
Sven Spengemann, Chair (Liberal)

Library of Parliament
• Allison Goody, Analyst
• Billy Joe Siekierski, Analyst
Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
• Hilary Childs-Adams, Special Advisor for Ethiopia, Sub-Saharan Africa Branch
• Tarik Khan, Acting Assistant Deputy Minister, Sub-Saharan Africa Branch
• Gwyn Kutz, Director General, Peace and Stabilization Operations Program
• Stephen Salewicz, Director General, International Humanitarian Assistance
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, January 31, 2022, the committee proceeded to a briefing on the Current situation in Ethiopia.

Tarik Khan made a statement and, with Hilary Childs-Adams, Gwyn Kutz and Stephen Salewicz, 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 $3,025.00, for the study of the Situation in the Strait of Taiwan, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $3,025.00, for the study of Vaccine equity and intellectual property rights, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $1,300.00, for the study of Mandate Letters of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of International Development, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the committee host an informal meeting with Kelly Clements, Deputy High Commissioner of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees.

It was agreed, — That the Clerk be instructed to re-affirm the committee's decision to invite both the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of International Development to appear for not less than two hours each on the subject of their mandate letters.

At 5:41 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Erica Pereira
Clerk of the Committee