With quorum, we're going to begin.
I have a couple of quick housekeeping items to take care of before we begin. I'll beg the indulgence of our witnesses. They're both used to this, in this case, so that's good.
First, I will ask the committee to consider an operational budget request. This would be for Bill C-46, an act to amend the free trade agreement between Canada and Panama. In the event we have witnesses from across the country, there will be requests for recovery of expenses. I think the clerk has circulated a budget that will contain any need for financing, so we don't have to go back each time.
May I ask someone to move that motion?
Mr. Cannis moves that the committee adopt the motion to provide expenses for witnesses on Bill C-46 to the tune of about $33,000.
(Motion agreed to)
Thank you.
The other one is a quick one. I need authorization for the clerk to purchase gifts for those we will visit in Europe. That is:
That the Standing Committee on International Trade be authorized to purchase up to $600 in gifts to be presented to foreign hosts during the trip to London, United Kingdom; Strasbourg, France; Budapest, Hungary; and Rome, Italy.
Mr. Cannis.