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Minutes of Proceedings

Special Committee on the Canada–People’s Republic of China Relationship (CACN)
44th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 20
Monday, May 8, 2023, 6:33 p.m. to 9:26 p.m.
Televised
Presiding
Ken Hardie (Liberal)

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• Majid Jowhari for Emmanuel Dubourg (Liberal)
• Hon. Ed Fast for Tom Kmiec (Conservative)
• Arnold Viersen for Raquel Dancho (Conservative)
• Randy Hoback for Hon. Michael D. Chong (Conservative)
Library of Parliament
• Marie Dumont, Analyst
• Brendan Naef, Analyst
Canada–People’s Republic of China Relations
As an individual
• Paula Glick, Co-Founder, Honeytree Investment Management Ltd.
• Dr. Ari Van Assche, Full Professor, HEC Montréal
British Columbia Investment Management Corporation
• Daniel Garant, Executive Vice-President and Global Head, Public Markets
• Jennifer Coulson, Senior Managing Director and Global Head, Environmental Social and Governance
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
• Michel Leduc, Senior Managing Director and Global Head, Public and Corporate Affairs
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
• Vincent Delisle, Senior Vice-President and Head, Liquid Markets
• Philippe Batani, Vice-President, Communications and Public Affairs
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
• Stephen McLennan, Executive Managing Director, Total Fund Management
Public Sector Pension Investment Board
• Eduard van Gelderen, Senior Vice-President and Chief Investment Officer
Pursuant to the order of reference of Monday, May 16, 2022, the committee resumed its study of the Canada–People’s Republic of China relations.

Michel Leduc, Vincent Delisle and Eduard van Gelderen made statements and, with Philipe Batani, answered questions.

At 8:00 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 8:10 p.m., the sitting resumed.

Paula Glick, Ari Van Assche, Daniel Garant and Stephen McLennan made statements and answered questions.

At 9:16 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 9:19 p.m., the sitting resumed in camera.

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

It was agreed, — That in relation to the study of Canada-People’s Republic of China Relations, the proposed budget in the amount of $56,341.91 for the committee’s travel to Washington in July 2023 be adopted; that the budget be submitted to the Board of Internal Economy for approval; and that the clerk be authorized to purchase appropriate gifts and make the necessary arrangements for meals.

It was agreed, — That the draft News Release in relation to the committee’s report entitled “A Threat to Canadian Sovereignty: National Security Dimensions of the Canada-People’s Republic of China Relationship" be adopted.

At 9:26 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Christine Holke
Clerk of the committee