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Minutes of Proceedings

44th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 124
Monday, June 17, 2024, 4:10 p.m. to 6:47 p.m.
Televised
Presiding
Sean Casey, Chair (Liberal)

Library of Parliament
• Kelly Farrah, Analyst
• Tu-Quynh Trinh, Analyst
The committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to committee business.

That the proposed budget in the amount of $1,000, for the study of the subject matter of Supplementary Estimates (A), 2024-25: Votes 1a and 10a under Department of Health, be adopted.

That the proposed budget in the amount of $11,500, for the study of breast cancer screening guidelines, be adopted.

That the proposed budget in the amount of $38,000, for the study of treatment and prevention of cancer, be adopted.

• Hon. Mark Holland, P.C., M.P., Minister of Health
• Hon. Ya'ara Saks, P.C., M.P., Minister of Mental Health and Addictions
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
• Robert Ianiro, Vice-President, Policy and Programs
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
• Dr. Tammy Clifford, Acting President
• Dr. Samuel Weiss, Scientific Director, Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction
Department of Health
• Eric Costen, Acting Deputy Minister
• Michelle Boudreau, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Policy Branch
• Jennifer Saxe, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Controlled Substances and Cannabis Branch
Public Health Agency of Canada
• Heather Jeffrey, President
• Nancy Hamzawi, Executive Vice-President
• Michael Collins, Vice-President, Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Branch
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee commenced its study of Subject Matter of Supplementary Estimates (A), 2024-25.

At 4:13 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 115(5), it was agreed that the committee continue to sit.

The Minister of Health made a statement and answered questions.

At 4:42 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 4:48 p.m., the meeting resumed.

Questioning of the witness resumed.

At 5:02 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 5:07 p.m., the meeting resumed.

The Minister of Mental Health and Addictions made a statement and, with Eric Costen, Jennifer Saxe and Nancy Hamzawi, answered questions.

At 5:33 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 115(5), it was agreed that the committee continue to sit.

Motion

Laila Goodridge moved, — That, given the large workload the committee has on the docket, the committee instructs the Chair to book five meetings between July 8, 2024, and September 13, 2024, to deal with unfinished business and pressing matters facing Canadians, including doctor shortages and the addiction crisis.

Debate arose thereon.

Motion

Brendan Hanley moved, — That the debate be now adjourned.

The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following recorded division:

YEAS: Élisabeth Brière, Brendan Hanley, Arielle Kayabaga, Marcus Powlowski, Sonia Sidhu — 5;

NAYS: Stephen Ellis, Laila Goodridge, Gord Johns, Robert Kitchen, Jeremy Patzer, Luc Thériault — 6.

The debate on the motion continued.

At 6:08 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 115(5), the meeting was suspended.

At 6:19 p.m., the meeting resumed.

The debate on the motion continued.

Motion

Marcus Powlowski moved, — That the debate be now adjourned.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following recorded division:

YEAS: Élisabeth Brière, Brendan Hanley, Gord Johns, Arielle Kayabaga, Marcus Powlowski, Sonia Sidhu, Luc Thériault — 7;

NAYS: Stephen Ellis, Laila Goodridge, Robert Kitchen, Jeremy Patzer — 4.

At 6:25 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 6:30 p.m., the meeting resumed in camera.

The committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to committee business.

That briefs of no more than 2,000 words be accepted in relation to the study of the treatment and prevention of cancer.

That briefs of no more than 2,000 words be accepted in relation to the study of Bill C-368, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (natural health products).

That briefs of no more than 2,000 words be accepted in relation to the study of Bill C-277, An Act to establish a national strategy on brain injuries.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, April 11, 2024, the committee resumed its study of breast cancer screening guidelines.

That each party submit recommendations to the clerk of the committee for the report on breast cancer screening guidelines by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2024.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, May 16, 2022, the committee resumed its study of women's health.

That each party submit recommendations to the clerk of the committee for the report on women’s health by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2024.

The committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to committee business.

ORDERED, — That, in relation to the study of the treatment and prevention of cancer, the analysts be instructed to prepare a work plan for the consideration of the committee.

At 6:47 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Aimée Belmore
Clerk of the committee