In the wake of the recent agreements announced during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s now-wrapped visits to China and Qatar, members kick off a self-initiated review of the “impact of these developments on Canada’s industries and economy, as well as its diplomatic and trading relationships with allies including the United States,” with StrategicEffects executive director Michael Kovrig set to testify alongside representatives of the Canada China Business Council, Grain Growers of Canada, Canadian Canola Growers Association and Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project, as well as Sinposis senior fellow Charles Burton. (11 a.m.)

Over at FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, MPs continue to explore the “humanitarian crisis in Cuba” with representatives of the Cuban Canadians Coalition, Center for a Free Cuba, Cuban Observatory of Human Rights and Citizens of Freedom. (3:30 p.m.)

Meanwhile, interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques briefs GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND ESTIMATES members on his recently released report on the supplementary estimates as well as a new report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) that, as Canadian Press reports, “gave a largely glowing review to Canada’s PBO, which it called a ‘non-partisan, credible and effective’ office that boosts fiscal transparency in the federal government,” but flagged concerns over “persistent delays” in the appointment process. (11 a.m.)

Also this morning:

1. INDIGENOUS AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS members hear more expert testimony on the government’s pitch to establish a commissioner for modern treaty implementation, including a panel of Indigenous and First Nations leaders and Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Kyra Wilson. (8:15 a.m.)
2. ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT members survey representatives of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, as well as local officials, about “protecting Canadian residents from extreme weather events.” (11 a.m.)
3. SCIENCE AND RESEARCH members take a closer look at the “governance and accountability of federal science policy and institutions.” (11 a.m.)
4. Officials from the Public Service Alliance of Canada, along with representatives of the Beef Cattle Research Council, Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute and municipal officials offer their views on the impact of the decision to close federal research centres. (11 a.m.)

Later this afternoon, PUBLIC SAFETY AND NATIONAL SECURITY members will reconvene for another round of clause-by-clause consideration of the government’s proposed overhaul of Canada’s cyber security regime. (3:30 p.m.)

Committee highlights courtesy of our friends at iPoliticsINTEL.