HUMA Committee Meeting
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Minutes of Proceedings
It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study regarding the implications of artificial intelligence technologies for the Canadian labor force; that the study will examine the impact these technologies may have upon, including but not limited to: regions, age groups, organized labor, workforce sectors, gender, person with disabilities, income levels, and race within Canada. That the committee hold a minimum of five meetings on this study; and that the committee invite to testify representatives, including but not limited to: representatives from Statistics Canada, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, the Minister of Labour and related department officials. That the committee report its findings and recommendations to the House; and that pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee request that the government table a comprehensive response to the report.
It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study on the Canada Summer jobs wage subsidy program, to determine how it can be modified to improve funding and flexibility; that the Committee invite the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, department officials and experts, as well as organizations benefiting from the program to testify; that the committee hold a minimum of four (4) meetings; that the committee report its findings to the House; and that, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee request that the government table a comprehensive response to the report.
It was agreed, — That the committee undertake a study of no less than two (2) meetings to review the government’s work to improve accessibility for travelers with disabilities and the Auditor General of Canada's report on this matter; that, the Auditor General of Canada, the Minister of Transport, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, VIA Rail Canada, the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, the Canadian Transportation Agency, and Air Canada be invited to appear before committee on this matter; and that the committee report its findings and recommendations to the House.
It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study on existing tax credits and benefits to determine how they can be reformed to improve awareness, accessibility, and ease of access including, but not limited to, the Disability Tax Credit, the Canada Caregiver Credit, and the Employment Insurance Caregiver Leave; that the Committee invite the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, department officials and experts to testify; that the committee hold a minimum of 2 meetings; that the committee report its findings to the House; and that, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee request that the government table a comprehensive response to the report.
It was agreed, — That the Members of the Committee submit their ranking of applications received, from on to six, for the Centennial Flame Research Award 2023 to the Clerk, before noon on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
At 9:31 a.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 9:35 a.m., the sitting resumed.
It was agreed, — That the draft report, as amended, be adopted.
It was agreed, — That the report be entitled: "National Housing Strategy".
It was agreed, — That the Chair, clerk and analysts be authorized to make such grammatical and editorial changes as may be necessary without changing the substance of the report.
It was agreed, — That dissenting or supplementary opinions be in Calibri 12-point font, left aligned, single-spaced, and be submitted electronically, in both official languages, to the clerk of the committee, not later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
ORDERED, — That the Chair present the report to the House.
At 10:24 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.