It was agreed, — That the committee meet, in an informal meeting, in camera, with a delegation of members of the U.S. House of Representatives during the week of October 21, 2024; and that the committee defray the hospitality expenses related to this meeting.

It was agreed, — That the analysts be instructed to write a draft letter to the Chair of the standing senate committee on banking, commerce and the economy, urging the committee to promptly complete the consideration of Bill C-280, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (deemed trust – perishable fruits and vegetables).

It was agreed, — That the analysts be instructed to write a draft letter to the Chair of the standing senate committee on foreign affairs and international trade, urging the committee to continue and promptly complete the study of Bill C-282, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act.

At 8:26 a.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 8:26 a.m., the meeting resumed.

Serge Buy, Jasmine Sauvé, Keith Currie and Greg Northey made statements and, with Stéphanie Forcier and Scott Ross, answered questions.

It was agreed, — That Richard Cannings take the Chair after the suspension.

At 9:33 a.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 9:39 a.m., the meeting resumed.

At 9:39 p.m., Richard Cannings took the Chair.

Kyle Larkin, Troy Sherman, Benoit Legault and Pascal Forest made statements and answered questions.