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01:30:30

In Committee from the House of Commons

Foreign Affairs and International Development – December 13, 2023

MPs meet to continue their study of Canada's diplomatic capacity. Appearing as witnesses are Pamela Isfeld (Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers), along with former Canadian ambassador to the UN Allan Rock, former Canadian ambassador to China Guy Saint-Jacques, Stéphane Roussel and Louise Blais who testify as individuals.
01:47:55

In Committee from the House of Commons

Foreign Affairs and International Development – December 6, 2023

The committee meets to examine the Supplementary Estimates (B) for 2023-24 and also receive a briefing on the situation in Israel and Gaza. Appearing as witnesses on the topic of the Supplementary Estimates are Shirley Carruthers, Peter MacDougall and Amanda Strohan (Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development). Appearing to testify on the situation in Israel and Gaza are Alexandre Lévêque and Sébastien Beaulieu (Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development).
01:15:26

In Committee from the House of Commons

Foreign Affairs and International Development – November 29, 2023

The committee meets to study Canada's diplomatic capacity. Appearing as witnesses on their own behalf are Adam Chapnick, Mark Kersten and Jennifer M. Welsh.
01:00:02

In Committee from the House of Commons

Foreign Affairs and International Development - November 8, 2023

The committee meets to study the situation at the Russia-Ukraine border and the wider implications for global peace. Appearing at the committee as witnesses are Timothy M. Egan (Canadian Gas Association), Anna Ackermann (International Institute for Sustainable Development), Jennifer Clapp and Geoffrey Wood.
01:46:41

In Committee from the House of Commons

Foreign Affairs and International Development - November 6, 2023

The committee meets to study the situation at the Russia-Ukraine border and the wider implications for global peace. Appearing as witnesses are Michael Harvey (Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance), Matthew Hollingworth (United Nations World Food Programme), Dave Carey, Gayle McLaughlin (Canadian Canola Growers Association) and Canada's ambassador to Ukraine Natalka Cmoc (Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development).
01:54:31

In Committee from the House of Commons

Foreign Affairs and International Development - November 1, 2023

The committee meets to continue its study of the situation at the Russia-Ukraine border and the wider implications for global peace. Appearing as witnesses are Paul Hagerman (Canadian Foodgrains Bank), Steve Webb (Global Institute for Food Security), Deborah Conlon (Grain Farmers of Ontario), Benoit Legault (Producteurs de grains du Québec), François Dionne (SOCODEVI) and Matthew Hollingworth (United Nations World Food Programme).
01:24:23

In Committee from the House of Commons

Foreign Affairs and International Development - September 27, 2023

The committee meets to continue its study of Canada's sanctions regime. Appearing as witnesses are Tom Keatinge (Royal United Services Institute), professors Craig Martin and Andrea Charron as well as Sophie Marineau (as individuals)
01:52:37

In Committee from the House of Commons

Foreign Affairs and International Development - September 25, 2023

The committee meets to elect its vice-chairs and to study Canada's sanctions regime. Appearing as witnesses are Alain Dondainaz and Austin Shangraw (International Committee of the Red Cross), Archana Ravichandradeva (People for Equality and Relief in Lanka), Catherine Gribbin (Canadian Red Cross), Katpana Nagendra (Tamil Rights Group), Thomas Juneau and Lawrence L. Herman (as individuals)
01:32:47

In Committee from the House of Commons

International Human Rights - June 16, 2023

The committee meets to begin its study of the situation in Afghanistan for the Hazaras. The Hazaras are an ethnic minority group native to Afghanistan who have faced persecution by the Taliban. Appearing as witnesses are Ibrahim Mohebi and Shamim Ahmadi (Canadian Hazara Humanitarian Services), as well as Ali Karimi, Melissa Kerr Chiovenda and Mohd Rajabi as individuals.
00:33:46

In Committee from the House of Commons

International Human Rights - June 9, 2023

The committee gathers to recognize champions of international human rights. Appearing as witnesses are Mariam Lamizana (Inter-African Committee on Traditional Practices) and Oleksandra Matviichuk (Center for Civil Liberties).
01:55:16

In Committee from the House of Commons

Foreign Affairs and International Development – May 4, 2023

CPAC brings viewers a detailed examination of policy matters through broadcasts of select House of Commons committees. (no interpretation)
01:24:36

In Committee from the House of Commons

International Human Rights - April 28, 2023

The committee studies the state of human rights in Nigeria. Appearing as witnesses are Hulda Fahmi (Jubilee Campaign) and Angela Uzoma-Iwuchukwu (Lawyers Without Borders France).
01:30:44

In Committee from the House of Commons

International Human Rights - April 21, 2023

The committee resumes its study of the Chinese government's residential boarding schools and preschools in the autonomous region of Tibet. Appearing as witnesses before the committee are Sherap Therchin (Canada Tibet Committee), Tenzin Thupten Rabgyal (Tashi Lhunpo Monastery), Tenzin Dorjee (Tibet Action Institute), Tenzin Choekyi (Tibet Watch) and Chemi Lhamo.
02:02:55

In Committee from the House of Commons

International Human Rights - March 10, 2023

The committee continues its study of women's rights and freedoms globally and in Afghanistan, Iran and Saudi Arabia. Appearing as witnesses are Ketty Nivyabandi (Amnesty International Canada), Beatriz Gonzalez Manchón (Equality Fund), Lauren Ravon (Oxfam Canada), Léa Pelletier-Marcotte (Oxfam-Québec), Homa Hoodfar (Women Living Under Muslim Laws) and Kaveh Shahrooz.
02:02:46

In Committee from the House of Commons

Foreign Affairs and International Development - March 9, 2023

The committee continues its study of the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women around the world. Appearing as witnesses are Lauren Ravon, Béatrice Vaugrante (Oxfam Canada), Dr. Diane Francoeur, Dr. Jocelynn Cook (Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada), Dr. Natalia Kanem (United Nations Population Fund) and Maria Cristina Rodriguez Garcia (National Women's Civic Association).
02:08:08

In Committee from the House of Commons

International Human Rights - February 10, 2023

The committee begins its study of the Chinese government's residential boarding schools and preschools in the Tibet autonomous region. Appearing as witnesses are Sophie Richardson (Human Rights Watch), Lhadon Tethong (Tibet Action Institute), Chemi Lhamo and Gyal Lo.
01:05:07

In Committee from the House of Commons

International Human Rights - February 3, 2023

The committee members discuss the rights and freedoms of women in Afghanistan, Iran and Saudi Arabia. Appearing are Laila Gashem Rashid (Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan), Marie Malavoy and David Payne (Cercle des ex-parlementaires de l'Assemblée nationale du Québec) and Horia Mosadiq (Safety and Risk Mitigation Organization).
02:08:43

In Committee from the House of Commons

Foreign Affairs and International Development - January 25, 2023 (Part 2 of 2)

The committee resumes its study of the security at the borders between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Appearing as witnesses are Robert M. Cutler (Carleton University), Olesya Vartanyan (International Crisis Group), Christopher Waters (University of Windsor), and Anar Jahangirli (Network of Azerbaijani Canadians).
02:23:41

In Committee from the House of Commons

Foreign Affairs and International Development - January 25, 2023 (Part 1 of 2)

The committee resumes its study of the security at the borders between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Appearing are Shahen Mirakian (Armenian National Committee of Canada), as well as Robert Avetisyan, Taline Papazian, and Gegham Stepanyan as individuals.
02:08:08

In Committee from the House of Commons

International Human Rights - December 9, 2022

Members continue to delve into the possible solutions for the Haiti crisis and the role Canada can play. Appearing are Monique Clesca (Bureau de Suivi de l'Accord de Montana), Renata Segura, Diego Da Rin (International Crisis Group), Mark Brender (Partners In Health Canada) and Jean Kisomair Dure (Protestant Federation of Haiti).