On April 16th 2013, the Committee met in camera to commence its study of the Organization of American States (OAS) and Canada’s Engagement in the Americas. The Committee heard testimony from Allan Culham, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Canada to the Organization of American States (OAS); Neil Reeder, Director General, Latin America and Caribbean Bureau; Karen Foss, Deputy Director, Inter-American Relations. The committee also continued its study of Canada’s Arctic Foreign Policy where it began consideration of a draft report.
On April 18th 2013 the Committee met in camera to continue its study of Canada’s Arctic Foreign Policy. The committee continued consideration of a draft report and dealt with matters related to Committee business.