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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
 
Meeting No. 9
 
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
 

The Special Committee on the Canadian Mission in Afghanistan met in a televised session at 3:30 p.m. this day, in Room 253-D, Centre Block, the Chair, Kevin Sorenson, presiding.

 

Members of the Committee present: Hon. Jim Abbott, Claude Bachand, Bob Dechert, Hon. Ujjal Dosanjh, Laurie Hawn, Dave MacKenzie, Hon. Bob Rae, Kevin Sorenson and Hon. Bryon Wilfert.

 

Acting Members present: Paul Dewar for Jack Harris, Pascal-Pierre Paillé for Francine Lalonde, LaVar Payne for Deepak Obhrai, Louis Plamondon for Francine Lalonde and Joe Preston for Dave MacKenzie.

 

Other Members present: Cheryl Gallant.

 

In attendance: House of Commons: Andrew Lauzon, Procedural Clerk. Library of Parliament: James Cox, Analyst; James Lee, Analyst; Christine Kostiuk, Analyst.

 

Witnesses: As an individual: Hon. William Graham, Former Minister of National Defence (2004-2006) and Former Minister of Foreign Affairs (2002-2004).

 
Pursuant to the Order of Reference of Wednesday, March 3, 2010, and the motion adopted by the Committee on Thursday, March 11, 2010, the Committee resumed its study on the transfer of Afghan detainees from the Canadian Forces to Afghan authorities, as part of its consideration of the Canadian mission in Afghanistan.
 

The witness made a statement and answered questions.

 

At 5:13 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

 

At 5:15 p.m., the Committee resumed sitting in camera.

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

It was agreed, — That the Committee defray the hospitality expenses related to working meals.

 

It was agreed, — That the Committee be authorized to purchase gifts.

 

At 5:22 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

 



Carmen DePape
Clerk of the Committee

 
 
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