Bob Dechert at the Foreign Affairs and International Development Committee

On May 21st, 2013. See this statement in context.

May 21st, 2013 / 11:50 a.m.

Conservative

Bob Dechert Conservative Mississauga—Erindale, ON

I noticed, when I was reviewing the legislation before us today, some comparisons to the existing Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade and the way it is managed.

First of all, is that an accurate interpretation? Are there similarities there? Can you explain to this committee the day-to-day relationship or structure between Foreign Affairs and Trade? How does it work, and how do you see it working with the addition of CIDA to the mix?

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