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Minutes of Proceedings

Standing Committee on International Trade (CIIT)
44th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 55
Monday, March 27, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 12:59 p.m.
Webcast
Presiding
Hon. Judy A. Sgro, Chair (Liberal)

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• Marcus Powlowski for Terry Sheehan (Liberal)
Library of Parliament
• Bashar Abu Taleb, Analyst
• Andrés León, Analyst
Environmental and Human Rights Considerations Regarding Canadian Mining Firms Abroad
• Hon. Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development
Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
• Rob Stewart, Deputy Minister, International Trade
• Sara Wilshaw, Chief Trade Commissioner
Department of Industry
• Charles Vincent, Assistant Deputy Minister, Small Business and Marketplace Services
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, the committee resumed its study of environmental and human rights considerations regarding Canadian mining firms abroad.

The Minister made a statement and, with Rob Stewart and Sara Wilshaw, answered questions.

At 12:08 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 12:11 p.m., the sitting resumed.

Main Estimates 2023-24: Vote 1 under Canadian Commercial Corporation, Vote 1 under Invest in Canada Hub
• Hon. Mary Ng, P.C., M.P., Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development
Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
• Rob Stewart, Deputy Minister, International Trade
• Anick Ouellette, Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Planning, Finance and Information Technology
• Annie Boyer, Director General and Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Financial Planning and Management
Department of Industry
• Charles Vincent, Assistant Deputy Minister, Small Business and Marketplace Services
Pursuant to Standing Order 81(4), the committee commenced consideration of the Main Estimates 2023-24: Vote 1 under Canadian Commercial Corporation, Vote 1 under Invest in Canada Hub, referred to the committee on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

The Chair called Vote 1 under Canadian Commercial Corporation.

The Minister and Rob Stewart answered questions.

Vote 1 under Canadian Commercial Corporation, less the amount voted in the interim supply, carried on division.

The Chair called Vote 1 under Invest in Canada Hub.

Vote 1 under Invest in Canada Hub, less the amount voted in the interim supply, carried on division.

ORDERED, — That the Chair report Vote 1 under Canadian Commercial Corporation and Vote 1 under Invest in Canada Hub, less the amounts voted in the interim supply, to the House.

At 12:59 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Sophia Nickel,
Dancella Boyi
Clerks of the committee