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Minutes of Proceedings

Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development (FAAE)
44th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 88
Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 4:56 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Televised
Presiding
Ali Ehsassi, Chair (Liberal)

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• Hon. Ed Fast for Randy Hoback (Conservative)
Library of Parliament
• Allison Goody, Analyst
• Billy Joe Siekierski, Analyst
Subject Matter of Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24: Votes 1b, 5b and 10b under the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, and Vote 1b under the International Joint Commission (Canadian Section)
Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
• Shirley Carruthers, Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Financial Officer
• Peter MacDougall, Assistant Deputy Minister, Global Issues and Development
• Amanda Strohan, Director General, Indo-Pacific Strategic Policy, Planning and Operations
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee commenced consideration of the subject matter of Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24: Votes 1b, 5b and 10b under the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, and Vote 1b under the International Joint Commission (Canadian Section).

Shirley Carruthers made a statement and, with Amanda Strohan and Peter MacDougall, answered questions.

At 5:47 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 5:52 p.m., the sitting resumed.

Briefing on the Situation in Israel and Gaza
Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
• Alexandre Lévêque, Assistant Deputy Minister, Europe, Arctic, Middle East and Maghreb
• Sébastien Beaulieu, Director General and Chief Security Officer, Security and Emergency Management
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee proceed a briefing on the situation in Israel and Gaza.

Alexandre Lévêque and Sébastien Beaulieu made statements and answered questions.

At 6:45 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Danielle Widmer
Clerk of the committee