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Minutes of Proceedings

42nd Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting No. 5
Tuesday, March 22, 2016, 8:46 a.m. to 10:44 a.m.
Presiding
Stephen Fuhr, Chair (Liberal)

Library of Parliament
• Martin Auger, Analyst
• James Lee, Analyst
Department of National Defence
• RAdm Scott Bishop, Director General, International Security Policy
• Stephen Burt, Assistant Chief of Defence Intelligence, Canadian Forces Intelligence Command
Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
• David Drake, Director General, International Security and Intelligence Bureau
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the Committee on Thursday, February 25, 2016, the Committee commenced its study of Canada and the Defence of North America.

Rear-Admiral Scott Bishop, Stephen Burt and David Drake made statements and answered questions.

At 10:30 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 10:36 a.m., the sitting resumed.

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

On motion of James Bezan, it was agreed, — That the Committee undertake a study on the force protection measures and procedures that have been adopted by the Canadian Armed Forces since October 2014; that, in relation to the study, the Committee invite the Chief of the Defence Staff, General Jonathan Vance, and/or his representatives and any other person the Committee deems appropriate to appear as witnesses; that the Committee hold no less than two (2) meetings to conduct the study; that these meetings be held in camera to protect the operational security of the Canadian Armed Forces; and that the Committee report its findings to the House of Commons.

On motion of Mark Gerretsen, it was agreed, — That the Committee do now adjourn.

At 10:44 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Philippe Grenier-Michaud
Clerk of the Committee