The Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development met in camera at 4:05 p.m. this day, in Room 308, West Block, the Chair, Kevin Sorenson, presiding.

The Committee resumed consideration of a draft report.

It was agreed, — That the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, as part of its consideration of the report by the Subcommittee on International Human Rights entitled “Canada-China Bilateral Human Rights Dialogue”, devote two other meetings to hearing from further witnesses, including experts in this area.

At 5:15 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 5:16 p.m., the sitting resumed in public.

Paul Dewar moved, — That his motion asking that the Minister of Foreign Affairs be invited to appear before the Committee in relation to his record, be moved to the top of the list and be debated.

Debate arose thereon.

At 5:29 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.