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Minutes of Proceedings

Standing Committee on the Status of Women (FEWO)
44th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 68
Thursday, May 18, 2023, 3:48 p.m. to 5:52 p.m.
Televised
Presiding
Karen Vecchio, Chair (Conservative)

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• Clare Annett, Analyst
• Dominique Montpetit, Analyst
Main Estimates 2023-24: Votes 1 and 5 under Department for Women and Gender Equality
• Hon. Marci Ien, P.C., M.P., Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth
Department for Women and Gender Equality
• Frances McRae, Deputy Minister, Women and Gender Equality and Youth
• Gail Mitchell, Assistant Deputy Minister, Departmental Programs and Operations
• Stéphane Lavigne, Chief Financial Officer and Director General, Corporate Services
• Crystal Garrett-Baird, Director General, Gender-Based Violence
Pursuant to Standing Order 81(4), the committee commenced consideration of the Main Estimates 2023-24: Votes 1 and 5 under Department for Women and Gender Equality, referred to the committee on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

The Chair called Vote 1 under Department for Women and Gender Equality.

The Minister made a statement and, with Frances McRae, answered questions.

Vote 1 under Department for Women and Gender Equality, less the amount voted in the interim supply, carried.

The Chair called Vote 5 under Department for Women and Gender Equality.

Vote 5 under Department for Women and Gender Equality, less the amount voted in the interim supply, carried.

ORDERED, — That the Chair report Votes 1 and 5 under Department for Women and Gender Equality, less the amounts voted in the interim supply, to the House.

At 4:47 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 4:53 p.m., the sitting resumed.

Human Trafficking of Women, Girls and Gender Diverse People
As an individual
• Cathy Peters, Educator
Courage for Freedom
• Kelly Tallon Franklin, Chief Executive Director
DisAbled Women's Network of Canada
• Bonnie Brayton, Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, the committee resumed its study of human trafficking of women, girls and gender diverse people.

Cathy Peters, Kelly Tallon Franklin and Bonnie Brayton made statements and answered questions.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $1,000, for the study of Main Estimates 2023-24: Votes 1 and 5 under Department for Women and Gender Equality, be adopted.

At 5:52 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Danielle Widmer
Clerk of the committee