Geoff Regan at the Canada-China Relations Committee

On June 7th, 2021. See this statement in context.

June 7th, 2021 / 6:35 p.m.

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Geoff Regan

I call this meeting to order.

Welcome to meeting number 28 of the Special Committee on Canada-China Relations. Pursuant to the order of reference of Wednesday, September 23, 2020, the committee is meeting on its study of Canada-China relations.

Pursuant to the motion adopted by the House on January 25, 2021, this meeting is in hybrid format.

I would like to welcome Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Thank you for being here this evening, Mr. Garneau.

I'd also like to welcome your officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, or, as we know it, Global Affairs Canada: Marta Morgan, deputy minister; Daniel Costello, assistant deputy minister, international security; and Weldon Epp, director general, North Asia and Oceania bureau.

Thanks to all of you for being here.

Minister Garneau, please proceed with your opening remarks. You have five minutes.

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