42nd Parliament, 1st Session (December 3, 2015 - Present)
Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Consideration of a draft agenda (future business)
- Intervention by Senator Downe, March 30, 2017
- Intervention by Senator Downe, March 29, 2017
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 2, 2017
- Intervention by Senator Downe, December 14, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, December 8, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 4, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 3, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, December 11, 2015
The subject matter of those elements contained in Division 1 of Part 4 of Bill C-44, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 22, 2016 and other measures
Bill C-31, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Ukraine
Bill C-30, An Act to implement the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union and its Member States and to provide for certain other measures
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 11, 2017
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 10, 2017
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 4, 2017
- Intervention by Senator Downe, April 12, 2017
- Intervention by Senator Downe, April 6, 2017
- Intervention by Senator Downe, March 30, 2017
- Intervention by Senator Downe, March 29, 2017
Bill S-219, An Act to deter Iran-sponsored terrorism, incitement to hatred, and human rights violations
- Intervention by Senator Downe, March 30, 2017
- Intervention by Senator Downe, March 29, 2017
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 16, 2017
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 15, 2017
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 2, 2017
- Intervention by Senator Downe, December 14, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, December 8, 2016
Bill S-226, An Act to provide for the taking of restrictive measures in respect of foreign nationals responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights and to make related amendments to the Special Economic Measures Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 2, 2017
- Intervention by Senator Downe, December 14, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, December 8, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, December 1, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, November 30, 2016
Study on recent political and economic developments in Argentina in the context of their potential impact on regional and global dynamics, including on Canadian policy and interests, and other related matters
- Intervention by Senator Downe, November 2, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, October 26, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 19, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 18, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 12, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 11, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 5, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 4, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, April 14, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, April 13, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, March 10, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, March 9, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 25, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, Feburary 18, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 17, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 4, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 3, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, December 11, 2015
Study on opportunities for strengthening cooperation with Mexico since the tabling, in June 2015, of the committee report entitled North American Neighbours: Maximizing Opportunities and Strengthening Cooperation for a more Prosperous Future
Study on foreign relations and international trade generally
- Intervention by Senator Downe, November 2, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, October 26, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, June 9, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 19, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 12, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 11, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 5, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 4, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, April 14, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, April 13, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, March 10, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, March 9, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 25, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 18, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 17, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 4, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 3, 2016
- Intervention by Senator Downe, December 11, 2015
41st Parliament, 3rd Session (June 2, 2011 to August 2, 2015)
Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Egypt- Africa Relations:
Trade Promotion:
The subject matter of those elements contained in Division 15 of Part 4 of Bill C-43, A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 11, 2014 and other measures.
- Intervention by Senator Downe, November 20, 2014
- Intervention by Senator Downe, November 19, 2014
- Intervention by Senator Downe, November 18, 2014
- Intervention by Senator Downe, November 6, 2014
- Intervention by Senator Downe, November 5, 2014
Bill C-6, An Act to implement the Convention on Cluster Munitions.
The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade met to examine the potential for increased Canada-United States-Mexico trade and investment, including in growth areas in key resource, manufacturing and service sectors; the federal actions needed to realize any identified opportunities in these key sectors; and opportunities for deepening cooperation at the trilateral level.
- Intervention by Senator Downe, December 11, 2014
- Intervention by Senator Downe, November 6, 2014
- Intervention by Senator Downe, November 5, 2014
- Intervention by Senator Downe, September 25, 2014
- Intervention by Senator Downe, September 24, 2014
Examine such issues as may arise from time to time relating to foreign relations and international trade generally (topics: situation in Turkey; Tunisia/Egypt/Libya in the context of post-Arab spring; trade promotion)
Study on security conditions and economic developments in the Asia-Pacific region, the implications for Canadian policy and interests in the region, and other related matter.
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 4, 2015
- Intervention by Senator Downe, December 11, 2014
- Intervention by Senator Downe, June 19, 2014
- Intervention by Senator Downe, June 5, 2014
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 29, 2014
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 28, 2014
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 14, 2014
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 8, 2014
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 1, 2014
- Intervention by Senator Downe, April 30, 2014
- Intervention by Senator Downe, April 3, 2014
- Intervention by Senator Downe, April 2, 2014
- Intervention by Senator Downe, March 27, 2014
- Intervention by Senator Downe, March 26, 2014
- Intervention by Senator Downe, March 6, 2014
- Intervention by Senator Downe, March 5, 2014
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 13, 2014
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 6, 2014
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 5, 2014
- Intervention by Senator Downe, January 29, 2014
- Intervention by Senator Downe, December 12, 2013
- Intervention by Senator Downe, December 5, 2013
- Intervention by Senator Downe, December 4, 2013
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 29, 2013
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 23, 2013
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 22, 2013
The subject-matter of those elements contained in Divisions 4 and 16 of Part 3 of Bill C-4, A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 21, 2013 and other measures.
Bill C-383, An Act to amend the International Boundary Waters Treaty Act and the International River Improvements Act.
Clause-by-clause consideration: Bill S-14, An Act to amend the corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act to the bill; and to study economic and political developments in the Republic of Turkey, their regional and global influences, the implications for Canadian interests and opportunities, and other related matters.
Study on economic and political developments in the Republic of Turkey, their regional and global influences, the implications for Canadian interests and opportunities, and other related matters
- Intervention by Senator Downe, April 18, 2013
- Intervention by Senator Downe, April 17, 2013
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 28, 2013
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 27, 2013
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 14, 2013
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 7, 2013
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 6, 2013
Bill C-24, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Panama, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Panama and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Panama
Economic and political developments in the Republic of Turkey, their regional and global influences, the implications for Canadian interests and opportunities, and other related matters
Bill S-10, An Act to implement the Convention on Cluster Munitions
Bill C-23, Canada-Jordan Economic Growth and Prosperity Act
Examine and report on Canadian foreign policy regarding Iran, its implications, and other related matters.
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 16, 2012
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 10, 2012
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 9, 2012
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 16, 2012
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 15, 2012
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 9, 2012
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 8, 2012
Examination of the Document entitled: Passport Canada's Fee-For-Service Proposal to Parliament
Establishment of a "Charter of the Commonwealth"
Study on the political and economic developments in Brazil.
- Intervention by Senator Downe, November 2, 2011
- Intervention by Senator Downe, October 26, 2011
- Intervention by Senator Downe, October 20, 2011
- Intervention by Senator Downe, October 19, 2011
- Intervention by Senator Downe, October 6, 2011
- Intervention by Senator Downe, September 29, 2011
- Intervention by Senator Downe, September 28, 2011
- Intervention by Senator Downe, June 15, 2011
40th Parliament, 3rd Session
Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade
The study on the political and economic developments in Brazil and the implications for Canadian policy and interests in the region, and other related matters.
The rise of China, India and Russia in the global economy and the implications for Canadian policy and the study on the political and economic developments in Brazil and the implications for Canadian policy and interests in the region, and other related matters.
Bill C-2 — An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Colombia, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Colombia and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Colombia.
The rise of China, India and Russia in the global economy and the implications for Canadian policy; Such issues as may arise from time to time relating to foreign affairs generally.
- Intervention by Senator Downe, June 2, 2010
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 12, 2010
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 6, 2010
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 5, 2010
- Intervention by Senator Downe, April 29, 2010
- Intervention by Senator Downe, April 21, 2010
- Intervention by Senator Downe, March 25, 2010
- Intervention by Senator Downe, March 10, 2010
Senate Subcommittee On Veterans Affairs
The services and benefits provided to past and present members of the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and their families
- Intervention by Senator Downe, November 17, 2010
- Intervention by Senator Downe, November 3, 2010
- Intervention by Senator Downe, October 6, 2010
- Intervention by Senator Downe, June 2, 2010
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 12, 2010
- Intervention by Senator Downe, April 28, 2010
40th Parliament, 2nd Session
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Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade
The rise of China, India and Russia in the global economy and the implications for Canadian policy; Such issues as may arise from time to time relating to foreign affairs generally.
- Intervention by Senator Downe, December 1, 2009
- Intervention by Senator Downe, November 25, 2009
- Intervention by Senator Downe, November 3, 2009
- Intervention by Senator Downe, October 27, 2009
- Intervention by Senator Downe, October 20, 2009
- Intervention by Senator Downe, September 30, 2009
The rise of China, India and Russia in the global economy and the implications for Canadian policy, The 2008 Legislative Review of Export Development Canada; Bill C-24, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Peru, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Peru and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Peru.
- Intervention by Senator Downe, June 10, 2009
- Intervention by Senator Downe, June 3, 2009
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 27, 2009
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 26, 2009
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 5, 2009
- Intervention by Senator Downe, April 1, 2009
- Intervention by Senator Downe, March 11, 2009
- Intervention by Senator Downe, March 10, 2009
- Intervention by Senator Downe, March 4, 2009
- Intervention by Senator Downe, March 3, 2009
Senate Subcommittee On Veterans Affairs
The services and benefits provided to veterans and their families (Implementation of the New Veterans Charter)
Bill C-33, An Act to amend the War Veterans Allowance Act
39th Parliament - 2nd Session
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Study on the rise of China, India and Russia in the global economy and the implications for Canadian policy, Bill C-293, An Act respecting the provision of official development assistance abroad
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 27, 2008
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 14, 2008
- Intervention by Senator Downe, April 29, 2008
- Intervention by Senator Downe, April 16, 2008
- Intervention by Senator Downe, April 15, 2008
- Intervention by Senator Downe, April 9, 2008
- Intervention by Senator Downe, April 2, 2008
- Intervention by Senator Downe, March 12, 2008
Bill C-9, An Act to Implement the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States (ICSID Convention); Foreign relations generally
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 27, 2008
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 13, 2008
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 6, 2008
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 5, 2008
- Intervention by Senator Downe, January 30, 2008
- Intervention by Senator Downe, December 11, 2007
- Intervention by Senator Downe, December 4, 2007
Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence - Proceedings of the Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs
The transcripts listed below have not yet been published as part of an "Issue"
Study on the services and benefits provided to veterans in recognition of their services to Canada 39th Parliament - 1st Session
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Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Bill C-61, An Act to amend the Geneva Conventions Act, An Act to Incorporate the Canadian Red Cross Society and the Trade-marks Act
Bill C-293, An Act Respecting the Provision of Official Development Assistance Abroad
Bill C-48, An Act to Amend the Criminal Code in Order to Implement the United Nations Convention Against Corruption
Special Study on the Evacuation from Lebanon
User Fee Proposal on the International Youth Program
International Business Policy (Including Softwood Lumber Agreement)
Foreign Relations in General
Effectiveness of Democratic Development
Continuing Special Study on Africa
- Intervention by Senator Downe, November 1, 2006
- Intervention by Senator Downe, September 26, 2006
- Intervention by Senator Downe, June 21, 2006
- Intervention by Senator Downe, June 7, 2006
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 31, 2006
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 16, 2006
Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence - Proceedings of the Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs
Study on the services and benefits provided to members of the Canadian Forces, veterans of war and peacekeeping missions and members of their families in recognition of their services to Canada
Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs
Standing Committee on National Finance
To discuss the Main Estimates laid before Parliament for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2007; and to consider Bill S-201, to amend the Public Service Employment Act (elimination of bureaucratic patronage and geographic criteria in appointment processes)
Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
37th Parliament to 38th Parliament
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Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs
Bill C-25, An Act Governing the Operation of Remote Sensing Space Systems
Special Study on Africa
- Intervention by Senator Downe, June 8, 2005
- Intervention by Senator Downe, June 7, 2005
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 31, 2005
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 10, 2005
- Intervention by Senator Downe, April 20, 2005
- Intervention by Senator Downe, April 13, 2005
- Intervention by Senator Downe, April 12, 2005
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 23, 2005
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 16, 2005
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 15, 2005
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 9, 2005
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 8, 2005
- Intervention by Senator Downe, December 15, 2004
- Intervention by Senator Downe, December 14, 2004
- Intervention by Senator Downe, December 7, 2004
Bill S-37, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Cultural Property Export and Import Act
Canada's International Policy Statement
Examine the Performance Reports for the period ending March 31, 2004
Joint meeting with House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade in order to meet with a delegation of German Parliamentarians
Standing Committee on National Finance
Bill C-11, An Act to establish a procedure for the disclosure of wrongdoings in the public sector, including the protection of persons who disclose the wrongdoings
Supplementary Estimates (A) 2005-06
The Examination of the Main Estimates laid before Parliament for the fiscal year ending
March 31, 2006
- Intervention by Senator Downe, October 26, 2005
- Intervention by Senator Downe, September 28, 2005
- Intervention by Senator Downe, May 10, 2005
- Intervention by Senator Downe, April 13, 2005
- Intervention by Senator Downe, March 9, 2005
Bill C-48, An Act to authorize the Minister of Finance to make certain payments
Bill C-43, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 23, 2005
Bill C-45, An Act to provide services, assistance and compensation to or in respect of
Canadian Forces members and veterans and to make amendments to certain Acts
Bill C-33, A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 23, 2004
Bill C-30, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act and the Salaries Act and to make consequential amendments to other acts
Bill C-8, An Act to amend the Financial Administration Act, the Canada School of Public Service Act and the Official Languages Act
The examination of the Supplementary Estimates (B), laid before Parliament for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2005
Main Estimates 2004-2005
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 22, 2005
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 16, 2005
- Intervention by Senator Downe, February 2, 2005
- Intervention by Senator Downe, December 8, 2004
- Intervention by Senator Downe, December 1, 2004
- Intervention by Senator Downe, October 27, 2004
Bill C-24, An Act to amend the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (fiscal equalization payments to the provinces and funding to the territories)
Supplementary Estimates (A) 2004-05
Organization Meeting
Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2005
Bill C-27, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the public service of Canada for the financial year ending March 31, 2005
Supplementary Estimates (B) 2003-2004
Report of the Auditor General of Canada to the House of Commons, November 2003, Bill C-212, An Act respecting user fees - Organization Meeting
Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and Rights of Parliament
Bill C-34, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (Ethics Commissioner and Senate Ethics Officer) and other Acts in consequence
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