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Each year, parliamentary committees undertake numerous studies based on permanent or specific mandates given to them by the House of Commons. For instance, they study bills and may amend them before sending them back to the House of Commons. They are involved in the financial process by examining departmental estimates, reports on plans and priorities (RPPs), and performance reports. They also participate in the review of order in council appointments by calling nominees to appear. Furthermore, committees may initiate their own studies on issues related to the subject area of their mandates. In conducting these studies, committees will hear from witnesses, and, in most cases, will present a report of their findings and recommendations back to the House of Commons. Given the number and scope of their duties it is clear that committees play an essential role in the work of the House of Commons.

The Liaison Committee, composed ex officio of the Chairs of all the standing committees and the House Co-Chairs of standing joint committees, is empowered to deliberate on administrative matters relating to the standing committee system. Its main responsibility is to apportion funds to standing committees from the money allocated for that purpose by the Board of Internal Economy. This global envelope for committee activities, which is in the amount of $4M for the 2017‑2018 fiscal year, is available to committees for regular operational, study and travel budgets, as well as professional services. To this end, in June 2013, the Committee approved the creation of regular reports of the committee activities and expenditures, which continues with this report.

As their name suggests, these reports, which are presented three times per fiscal year, present cumulative financial information on the committees’ expenditures and the work they are doing. This is the final step in the life cycle of committee activities after the committees have been delegated their mandate, have identified their objectives and determined how to fulfill them, prepared studies or travel budgets, secured the necessary funding from the global envelope for committee activities and completed their studies.

The reports presented by the Liaison Committee serve three purposes. First, they give Members of Parliament—especially committee chairs—and the House, information to ensure better financial planning, and provide a summary of their work.

Second, they complement the information provided to committee chairs on a monthly basis and serve as a consolidated information source for the public. Special committees, funded directly by the Board of Internal Economy, are also included in the report. By summarizing and consolidating in a single document statistics regarding the number of meetings, meeting hours, reports and witnesses for each of the committees, these reports provide readers with a concise summary of  committee activities, presented in an format that is intended to help readers to better understand the work of committees. Furthermore, they now include summaries of each committee’s mandate, extracted from the Committees website, providing even more background information.

Third, these reports serve as essential reporting and accountability mechanisms, not only for activities, but also for the use of the resources at the committees’ disposal. They are among the many reports available to Canadians, including the Members’ Expenditures Report, the Report to Canadians, the Financial Statements of the House of Commons and even the Public Accounts of Canada.

We hope this report, which covers the period April 1 to August 31, 2017, will provide helpful and concise information on the activities of committees, thus giving a better sense of their important work on behalf of Canadians.

For further information, please contact the Liaison Committee at LIAI@parl.gc.ca.

STANDING COMMITTEES

 

MANDATE

The Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics studies matters related to the Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada, and certain issues related to the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner.

 

From April 1 to August 31, 2017, the Committee continued and completed its review of the Security of Canada Information Sharing Act (SCISA). A report, the Committee’s fifth, was presented to the House on May 1. The Committee considered the votes of the Main Estimates 2017-18 that were referred to it by the House. It dedicated two meetings to hearing from four of the commissioners concerned before presenting on May 10 a report recommending that the proposed votes be adopted. The Committee also continued its study of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Moreover, the Committee held a Briefing Session with the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada and commenced a study of the Privacy of Canadians at Airports, Borders and Travelling in the United States. Lastly, due to a change in Committee membership, Karine Trudel was elected Vice-Chair on May 9. The position became vacant when the committee membership was again modified on June 1.

 

MEMBERSHIP (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Chair

Blaine Calkins

   

Vice-Chair

Nathaniel Erskine-Smith

 

Members

Nathan Cullen

Matt Jeneroux

 

Emmanuel Dubourg

Pat Kelly

 

Ali Ehsassi

Wayne Long

 

Mona Fortier

Raj Saini

 

EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STUDY NAME1

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER2

TOTAL3

Operational Budget4

129

129

Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)

6,060

694

473

7,226

Privacy of Canadians at Airports, Borders and Travelling in the United States

566

450

43

1,059

TOTAL3

6,626

1,144

644

8,414

1 Studies for which expenses were made are listed in chronological order. 

2 “Other” (studies/operational) includes expenditures such as working meals, reports, professional services, audio-visual equipment and minor miscellaneous expenses.

3 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

4 “Operational Budget” contains expenditures for cases where no separate funding request has been made in relation to a study or an activity of a committee.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON ACCESS TO INFORMATION, PRIVACY AND ETHICS (ETHI) (CONT’D)

 

MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STANDING COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS

TOTAL

TV1

VC2

VR3

Standing Committee (ETHI)

12

1

5

-

19h46m

51

2

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SETH)4

1

-

-

-

0h33m

-

-

TOTAL

13

1

5

-

20h19m

51

2

1 Number of televised meetings.

2 Number of meetings using videoconferencing.

3 Number of meetings video recorded by members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.

4 Subcommittees are not empowered to report to the House. They only present reports to the relevant standing committees.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD (AGRI)

 

MANDATE

The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food studies bills, government activities and expenditures, and issues related to Canada’s agriculture and agri-food industry.

 

From April 1 to August 31, 2017, the Committee finished its study of Amendments to Health of Animals Regulations (Humane Transportation) and undertook a study on Debt in the Agriculture Sector and its Effects, culminating in the Seventh Report of the Committee, which was presented to the House on June 19. From May 17 to 19, the Committee travelled to Washington, D.C., as part of its study on Canada–United States Cooperation in Agriculture and made it the subject of its Sixth Report presented to the House on June 12. It also studied the Main Estimates 2017-18 hearing from the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and departmental officials on May 16. It also held two briefing sessions, the first with the Auditor General of Canada over its Spring Reports of 2017, more precisely on customs duties, and the second on the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) Situation in Canada. In addition, the Committee heard from witnesses on its study on Non-Tariff Trade Barriers to the Sale of Agricultural Products in Relation to Free Trade Agreements and undertook the study of A Food Policy for Canada.

 

MEMBERSHIP (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Chair

Pat Finnigan

   

Vice-Chairs

Bev Shipley

 

Ruth Ellen Brosseau

 

Members

David Anderson

Alaina Lockhart

 

Pierre Breton

Lloyd Longfield

 

Francis Drouin

Joe Peschisolido

 

Jacques Gourde

 

 

EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STUDY NAME1

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER2

TOTAL3

Operational Budget4

-

2,167

2,167

Non-Tariff Trade Barriers to the Sale of Agricultural Products in Relation to Free Trade Agreements

2,897

-

269

3,167

Debt in the Agriculture Sector and its Effects

6,842

-

816

7,658

Amendments to Health of Animals Regulations (Humane Transportation)

4,983

350

412

5,745

Briefing on the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) Situation in Canada

5,136

600

222

5,958

TOTAL3

19,858

950

3,885

24,694

1 Studies for which expenses were made are listed in chronological order. 

2 “Other” (studies/operational) includes expenditures such as working meals, reports, professional services, audio-visual equipment and minor miscellaneous expenses.

3 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

4 “Operational Budget” contains expenditures for cases where no separate funding request has been made in relation to a study or an activity of a committee.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD (AGRI) (CONT’D)

 

TRAVEL EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

DATE OF TRAVEL

STUDY NAME

DESTINATIONS

NUMBER OF MEMBERS

NUMBER OF STAFF

TRANSPORTATION

ACCOMMODATION

PER DIEMS

OTHER2

TOTAL1

Canada–United States Cooperation in Agriculture − Washington, D.C. (United States of America) May 17 to 19, 2017

6

6

11,602

13,365

3,363

2,084

30,414

TOTAL1

   

11,602

13,365

3,363

2,084

30,414

1 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

2 “Other” (travel) includes expenditures such as audio-visual equipment, meeting rooms, excess baggage fees, passport and visa processing, conference fees and other minor miscellaneous expenses.

 

MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STANDING COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS

TOTAL

TV1

VC2

VR3

Standing Committee (AGRI)

16

1

2

-

25h30m

73

2

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SAGR)4

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

TOTAL

16

1

2

-

25h30m

73

2

1 Number of televised meetings.

2 Number of meetings using videoconferencing.

3 Number of meetings video recorded by members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.

4 Subcommittees are not empowered to report to the House. They only present reports to the relevant standing committees.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON CANADIAN HERITAGE (CHPC)

 

MANDATE

The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage studies the policies and programs of the Department of Canadian Heritage and the organizations within the portfolio. These organizations are active in the fields of culture, heritage and human rights.

From April 1 to August 31, 2017, the Committee met 18 times. It considered the Main Estimates 2017-18 and reported the same to the House in its Fifth Report. It completed its study of The Media and Local Communities, having heard 131 witnesses and considered 13 briefs (over the previous 16 months) before presenting its Sixth Report on June 15. The Committee agreed to undertake three new studies: Indigenous Participation in Sport; Systemic Racism and Religious Discrimination; and Cultural Hubs and Cultural Districts in Canada. It has not yet, however, heard any evidence in relation to these studies. When the House adjourned for the summer, the Committee had adopted the report of their study of Canadian Women and Girls in Sport.

 

MEMBERSHIP (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Chair

Hon. Hedy Fry

   

Vice-Chairs

Larry Maguire

 

Pierre Nantel

 

Members

Pierre Breton

Dan Vandal

 

Julie Dabrusin

Hon. Peter Van Loan

 

Hon. Seamus O'Regan

Kevin Waugh

 

Darrell Samson

 

 

EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STUDY NAME1

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER2

TOTAL3

Operational Budget4

-

699

699

The Media and Local Communities

-

4,290

4,290

Canadian Women and Girls in Sport

-

142

142

Main Estimates 2017-18

 -

173

173

TOTAL3

 -

-

5,303

5,303

1 Studies for which expenses were made are listed in chronological order. 

2 “Other” (studies/operational) includes expenditures such as working meals, reports, professional services, audio-visual equipment and minor miscellaneous expenses.

3 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

4 “Operational Budget” contains expenditures for cases where no separate funding request has been made in relation to a study or an activity of a committee.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON CANADIAN HERITAGE (CHPC) (CONT’D)

 

MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STANDING COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS

TOTAL

TV1

VC2

VR3

Standing Committee (CHPC)

18

1

-

-

31h19m

3

2

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SCHP)4

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

TOTAL

18

1

-

-

31h19m

3

2

1 Number of televised meetings.

2 Number of meetings using videoconferencing.

3 Number of meetings video recorded by members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.

4 Subcommittees are not empowered to report to the House. They only present reports to the relevant standing committees.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION (CIMM)

 

MANDATE

The Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration studies matters related to immigration and citizenship. It has oversight of Citizenship and Immigration Canada and the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, and monitors federal multiculturalism policy.

Between April 1 and August 31, 2017, the Committee held 14 meetings.  It continued its study of Immigration Consultants, and presented the 11th Report on the same on June 16. The Committee also undertook a study of the 2011 LGBTQ Refugee Pilot Project, holding four meetings and hearing from 14 witnesses.  The 12th Report of the Committee, entitled “LGBTQ+ At Risk Abroad: Canada’s Call to Action”, was presented on June 20. Finally, the Committee also began consideration of M‑39, Immigration to Atlantic Canada, an order of reference received from the House on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. During this period, the Committee had heard from 29 witnesses in five meetings.  This latest study is scheduled to continue into the fall sitting.

 

MEMBERSHIP (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Chair

Borys Wrzesnewskyj

   

Vice-Chairs

David Tilson

 

Jenny Kwan

   

Members

Gary Anandasangaree

Bob Saroya

 

Julie Dzerowicz

Marwan Tabbara

 

Hon. Michelle Rempel

Salma Zahid

 

Randeep Sarai

 

 

EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STUDY NAME1

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER2

TOTAL3

Operational Budget4

-

452

452

2011 LGBTQ Refugee Pilot Project

3,941

572

576

5,088

Immigration Consultants

17,775

2,793

1,130

21,698

M-39, Immigration to Atlantic Canada

9,652

2,779

826

13,256

TOTAL3

31,367

6,143

2,984

40,494

1 Studies for which expenses were made are listed in chronological order. 

2 “Other” (studies/operational) includes expenditures such as working meals, reports, professional services, audio-visual equipment and minor miscellaneous expenses.

3 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

4 “Operational Budget” contains expenditures for cases where no separate funding request has been made in relation to a study or an activity of a committee.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION (CIMM) (CONT’D)

 

MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STANDING COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS

TOTAL

TV1

VC2

VR3

Standing Committee (CIMM)

14

5

9

-

30h54m

84

2

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SCIM)4

1

-

-

-

0h17m

-

-

TOTAL

15

5

9

-

31h11m

84

2

1 Number of televised meetings.

2 Number of meetings using videoconferencing.

3 Number of meetings video recorded by members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.

4 Subcommittees are not empowered to report to the House. They only present reports to the relevant standing committees.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (ENVI)

 

MANDATE

The Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development studies the programs and legislation of Environment Canada, Parks Canada and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency as well as reports of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development.

During the period of April 1 to August 31, 2017, the Committee continued its consideration of a draft report on its study of Review of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. The Chair presented the report to the House on June 15, 2017. The Committee began consideration of Bill C-323, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (rehabilitation of historic property). The Committee also held meetings to consider the Main Estimates 2017-18 and Supplementary Estimates (A), 2017-18. The Committee also held a follow-up meeting with several departments to discuss progress that had been made with regard to issues raised in the Reports of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development—Spring 2016.

 

MEMBERSHIP (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Chair

Deborah Schulte

   

Vice-Chairs

Jim Eglinski

 

Linda Duncan

   

Members

John Aldag

Mark Gerretsen

 

William Amos

Joël Godin

 

Mike Bossio

Martin Shields

 

Darren Fisher

 

 

EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STUDY NAME1

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER2

TOTAL3

Operational Budget4

-

938

938

Review of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

613

1,241

1,854

Federal Protected Areas and Conservation Objectives

-

968

968

TOTAL3

613

3,147

3,760

1 Studies for which expenses were made are listed in chronological order. 

2 “Other” (studies/operational) includes expenditures such as working meals, reports, professional services, audio-visual equipment and minor miscellaneous expenses.

3 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

4 “Operational Budget” contains expenditures for cases where no separate funding request has been made in relation to a study or an activity of a committee.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (ENVI) (CONT’D)

 

TRAVEL EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

DATE OF OF TRAVEL

STUDY NAME

DESTINATIONS

NUMBER OF MEMBERS

NUMBER OF STAFF

TRANSPORTATION

ACCOMMODATION

PER DIEMS

OTHER2

TOTAL1

Canada–U.S. Environment Partnerships and Transborder-Related Issues – Washington, D.C. (United States of America)

Cancelled1

-

-

9,473

11,828

-

-

21,300

TOTAL2

   

9,473

11,828

-

-

21,300

1 Expenses accounted for cancelled travels do not take into consideration amounts available as credits for futures trips

 2 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

3 “Other” (travel) includes expenditures such as audio-visual equipment, meeting rooms, excess baggage fees, passport and visa processing, conference fees and other minor miscellaneous expenses.

 

MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STANDING COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS

TOTAL

TV1

VC2

VR3

Standing Committee (ENVI)

17

1

1

-

30h52m

22

3

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SENV)4

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

TOTAL

17

1

1

-

30h52m

22

3

1 Number of televised meetings.

2 Number of meetings using videoconferencing.

3 Number of meetings video recorded by members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.

4 Subcommittees are not empowered to report to the House. They only present reports to the relevant standing committees.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE (FINA)

 

MANDATE

The mandate of the Standing Committee on Finance is to study and report on all matters relating to the mandate, management and operation of selected federal departments and agencies, including the Department of Finance and the Canada Revenue Agency, and to conduct pre-budget consultations.

From April 1 to August 31, 2017, the Committee held 27 meetings. In April, the Committee completed its study of the Canadian Real Estate Market and Home Ownership and presented its 15th Report to the House on April 13. The Committee also heard from each of the three territorial premiers during its study of Economic Growth in the Territories. The Committee then held a meeting where they heard from the Minister of Finance on the Main Estimates 2017-18 and to offer a Briefing on Budget 2017. The Committee also heard from the Minister of National Revenue on the Main Estimates 2017-18, and reported the votes referred to it back to the House on May 11.The Governor of the Bank of Canada appeared before the Committee during a meeting on the Report of the Bank of Canada on Monetary Policy. In May, the Committee heard from the Parliamentary Budget Officer on his Economic and Fiscal Outlook. The Committee then held 12 meetings to consider Bill C-44, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 22, 2017 and other measures, and reported the bill back to the House with amendments on May 31. In June, the Committee held three meetings on the study of Consumer Protection and Oversight in Relation to Schedule I Banks.

 

MEMBERSHIP (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Chair

Hon. Wayne Easter

   

Vice-Chairs

Ron Liepert

 

Pierre-Luc Dusseault

   

Members

Dan Albas

Jennifer O'Connell

 

Gérard Deltell

Robert-Falcon Ouellette

 

Greg Fergus

Francesco Sorbara

 

Raj Grewal

 

STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE (FINA) (CONT’D)

 

EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STUDY NAME1

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER2

TOTAL3

Operational Budget4

-

-

842

842

Canadian Real Estate Market and Home Ownership

2,752

-

258

3,010

Consumer Protection and Oversight in Relation to Schedule I Banks

2,631

-

488

3,119

Bill C-44

14,667

-

2,883

17,550

TOTAL3

20,050

4,471

24,521

1 Studies for which expenses were made are listed in chronological order. 

2 “Other” (studies/operational) includes expenditures such as working meals, reports, professional services, audio-visual equipment and minor miscellaneous expenses.

3 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

4 “Operational Budget” contains expenditures for cases where no separate funding request has been made in relation to a study or an activity of a committee.

MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

 

STANDING COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS

TOTAL

TV1

VC2

VR3

Standing Committee (FINA)

27

22

2

-

60h41m

168

4

SubCommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFIN) 4

2

-

-

-

1h42m

-

-

TOTAL

29

22

2

-

62h23m

168

4

1 Number of televised meetings.

2 Number of meetings using videoconferencing.

3 Number of meetings video recorded by members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.

4 Subcommittees are not empowered to report to the House. They only present reports to the relevant standing committees.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON FISHERIES AND OCEANS (FOPO)

 

MANDATE

The Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans studies and reports on matters related to the federal role in the management of Canada's fisheries and the safeguarding of its waters.

From April 1 to August 31, 2017, the Committee commenced its study of The Ocean Act’s Marine Protected Areas, which included 12 public hearings in Ottawa during this period, with a total of 46 witnesses. In relation to this study, between May 28 and June 1, the Committee travelled to Inuvik, Paulatuk, and Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, as well as Prince Rupert, British Columbia, to conduct site visits. On April 6, the Committee dedicated a second meeting to the Briefing on Reports of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development — Fall 2016. The Committee also held meetings with officials from the Department of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard, in relation to the Briefing by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in Order to Provide an Update on the Government’s Response to the 75 Recommendations of the Cohen Commission of Inquiry, on May 4, and to its study of the Subject Matter of Supplementary Estimates (A), 2017-18, on June 15. On June 8, the Committee met at the request of four Members to discuss the suggestion to review the issues surrounding closures to the Canadian Coast Guard stations in Gimli and Selkirk, Manitoba, and Kenora, Ontario, and cuts made to the Search and Rescue Dive Program in British Columbia and cuts to the Salmonid Enhancement Program.

 

MEMBERSHIP (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Chair

Scott Simms

   

Vice-Chairs

Robert Sopuck

 

Fin Donnelly

   

Members

Mel Arnold

Bernadette Jordan

 

Todd Doherty

Ken McDonald

 

Pat Finnigan

Robert J. Morrissey

 

Ken Hardie

 

 

EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STUDY NAME1

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER2

TOTAL3

Operational Budget4

-

-

108

108

The Oceans Act’s Marine Protected Areas

15,866

5,185

515

21,566

TOTAL3

15,866

5,185

623

21,674

1 Studies for which expenses were made are listed in chronological order. 

2 “Other” (studies/operational) includes expenditures such as working meals, reports, professional services, audio-visual equipment and minor miscellaneous expenses.

3 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

4 “Operational Budget” contains expenditures for cases where no separate funding request has been made in relation to a study or an activity of a committee.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON FISHERIES AND OCEANS (FOPO) (CONT’D)

 

TRAVEL EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

DATE OF OF TRAVEL

STUDY NAME1

DESTINATIONS

NUMBER OF MEMBERS

NUMBER OF STAFF

TRANSPORTATION

ACCOMMODATION

PER DIEMS

OTHER2

TOTAL3

The Oceans Act’s Marine Protected Areas − Vancouver, Masset, Queen Charlotte, Sandspit and Prince Rupert (British Columbia), Inuvik, Paulatuk and Tuktoyaktuk (Northwest Territories) May 28 to June 2, 2017

7

3

69,618

7,733

4,256

3,126

84,735

The Oceans Act’s Marine Protected Areas − Sydney, Cheticamp and Dartmouth (Nova Scotia), Gaspé (Quebec), Bathurst and Shippagan (New Brunswick)

Approved for autumn 2017

   

24,965

-

-

-

24,965

TOTAL3

   

94,583

7,733

4,256

3,126

109,700

1 Studies for which expenses were made are listed in chronological order.

2 “Other” (travel) includes expenditures such as audio-visual equipment, meeting rooms, excess baggage fees, passport and visa processing, conference fees and other minor miscellaneous expenses.

3 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

 

STANDING COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS

TOTAL

TV1

VC2

VR3

Standing Committee (FOPO)

14

-

6

-

26h46m

59

-

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFOP) 4

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

TOTAL

14

-

6

-

26h46m

59

-

1 Number of televised meetings.

2 Number of meetings using videoconferencing.

3 Number of meetings video recorded by members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.

4 Subcommittees are not empowered to report to the House. They only present reports to the relevant standing committees.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (FAAE)

 

MANDATE

The Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development studies matters related to international affairs, including Canada’s foreign policy and development assistance. The government department under the Committee's scrutiny is the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development.

From April 1 to August 31, 2017, the Committee completed its report on its study on the statutory review of the Freezing Assets of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act and the Special Economic Measures Act and presented the report to the House on April 6.  It heard from further witnesses concerning its study on the Situation in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, 25 Years After the Cold War, and began hearing from witnesses concerning its studies on United States and Canadian Foreign Policy and Canada’s Development Financing Initiative.  On May 2, the Committee heard from the Hon. Stephane Dion and the Hon. John McCallum, separately, on their Order in Council appointments and on May 9, reported to the House on said appointments. On May 9, the Committee also received a briefing from the Vice-Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament, H.E. Oksana Syroid and on May 11, received separate briefings from the Library of Parliament and the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer on studying the Main Estimates and from Justin Forsyth, Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF and UN Assistant Secretary-General.  On June 22, the Committee studied Bill S-226 and, pursuant to an order adopted by the House on June 21, reported it back to the House with amendments, by tabling it with the Clerk of the House on June 22.

Between April 1 and August 31, 2017, the Subcommittee on International Human Rights heard witnesses on its studies of the Human Rights Situation in South Sudan and of Human Trafficking in South Asia. It received a briefing on April 4 from the Burma Task Force of Canada. On April 6 and May 16, the Subcommittee received a briefing on the human rights situation in Venezuela and received an additional briefing on May 2 concerning the human rights situation in the Dabaad refugee camp in Kenya. During the week of May 8 to 12, the Subcommittee hosted its annual Iran Accountability Week and heard from witnesses on the human rights situation in Iran. On May 15, the SubCommittee issued a joint statement in the form of a news release regarding Iran Accountability Week 2017. The Subcommittee also produced reports on its studies on the Situation of Yezidis, Christians and Other Religious and Ethnic Minorities in Syria and Iraq (presented on April 10), Human Rights Situation in Burundi (presented on June 14) and the Human Rights Situation in South Sudan (presented on June 14).

 

MEMBERSHIP FAAE (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Chair

Hon. Robert D. Nault

   

Vice-Chairs

Dean Allison

 

Hélène Laverdière

   

Members

Peter Fragiskatos

Hon. John McKay

 

Hon. Peter Kent

Raj Saini

 

Tom Kmiec

Jati Sidhu

 

Michael Levitt

 

 

MEMBERSHIP SDIR (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Chair

Michael Levitt

   

Vice-Chairs

David Sweet

 

Cheryl Hardcastle

   

Members

David Anderson

Iqra Khalid

 

Peter Fragiskatos

Marwan Tabbara

STANDING COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (FAAE) (CONT’D)

 

EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STUDY NAME1

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER2

TOTAL3

FAAE – Operational Budget4

71

-

3,028

3,100

FAAE – Current Human Rights Situation of the Rohingya in Myanmar

1,397

-

-

1,397

FAAE – Statutory Review of the Freezing Assets of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act and the Special Economic Measures Act

-

169

169

FAAE – United States and Canadian Foreign Policy

1,361

850

789

3,000

FAAE – Canada’s Development Finance Initiative

1,279

395

1,674

SDIR – General Operational Budget4

387

511

1,669

2,568

SDIR – Briefing on the Human Rights Situation in Iran

198

250

225

673

SDIR – Human Rights Situation in South Sudan

524

-

524

SDIR – Human Trafficking in South Asia

1,364

894

675

2,933

TOTAL3

4,779

4,308

6,950

16,037

1 Studies for which expenses were made are listed in chronological order. 

2 “Other” (studies/operational) includes expenditures such as working meals, reports, professional services, audio-visual equipment and minor miscellaneous expenses.

3 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

4 “Operational Budget” contains expenditures for cases where no separate funding request has been made in relation to a study or an activity of a committee.

MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

 

STANDING COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS

TOTAL

TV1

VC2

VR3

Standing Committee (FAAE)

16

5

6

-

28h46m

50

6

SubCommittee on International Human Rights (SDIR)4

17

2

5

-

15h33m

35

-

SubCommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFAA) 4

4

-

-

-

2h07m

-

-

TOTAL

37

7

11

-

46h26m

85

6

1 Number of televised meetings.

2 Number of meetings using videoconferencing.

3 Number of meetings video recorded by members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.

4 Subcommittees are not empowered to report to the House. They only present reports to the relevant standing committees.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND ESTIMATES (OGGO)

 

MANDATE

The mandate of the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates studies the effectiveness and proper functioning of government operations, on the estimates process as well as on the expenditure plans of central departments and agencies.

During the period from April 1 to August 31, 2017, the Committee completed its Review of the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act and presented to the House its Ninth Report entitled “Strengthening the Protection of the Public Interest within the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act” on June 16. During the course of the study, the Committee heard from 52 witnesses over 12 meetings. On April 11, the Committee considered the Certificate of Nomination of Patrick Borbey to the Position of President of the Public Service Commission and, on April 13, presented its Sixth Report to the House, on the said appointment. On May 2, the Committee dedicated a second meeting to the Briefing on the Use of National Security Exceptions. The Committee studied the Main Estimates 2017-18, the Supplementary Estimates (A), 2017-18, as well as several Reports on Plans and Priorities 2017-18: Privy Council Office; Canada School of Public Service; Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada; Shared Services Canada; Public Services and Procurement Canada; Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada; and Public Service Commission of Canada. On May 16, the Committee studied the Subject Matter of Clauses 113 to 114 of Bill C-44, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 22, 2017 and other measures. On June 15, the Committee began a study of Changes to the Government of Canada’s Communications Policy Pertaining to Government Advertising. Finally, on June 20, the Committee resumed its study of the Estimates Process with the appearance of the Parliamentary Budget Officer.

 

MEMBERSHIP (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Chair

Tom Lukiwski

   

Vice-Chairs

Yasmin Ratansi

 

Erin Weir

   

Members

Ramez Ayoub

Kyle Peterson

 

Alupa A. Clarke

Brenda Shanahan

 

Francis Drouin

Nick Whalen

 

Kelly McCauley

 

STANDING COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND ESTIMATES (OGGO) (CONT’D)

 

EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STUDY NAME1

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER2

TOTAL3

Operational Budget4

287

1,148

1,434

Estimates Process

-

109

109

Review of the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act

2,156

2,300

745

5,201

TOTAL3

2,156

2,586

2,002

6,744

1 Studies for which expenses were made are listed in chronological order. 

2 “Other” (studies/operational) includes expenditures such as working meals, reports, professional services, audio-visual equipment and minor miscellaneous expenses.

3 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

4 “Operational Budget” contains expenditures for cases where no separate funding request has been made in relation to a study or an activity of a committee.

 

MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STANDING COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS

TOTAL

TV1

VC2

VR3

Standing Committee (OGGO)

16

3

3

-

28h48m

80

4

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SOGG) 4

1

-

-

-

0h57m

-

-

TOTAL

17

3

3

-

29h45m

80

4

1 Number of televised meetings.

2 Number of meetings using videoconferencing.

3 Number of meetings video recorded by members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.

4 Subcommittees are not empowered to report to the House. They only present reports to the relevant standing committees.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON HEALTH (HESA)

 

MANDATE

The Standing Committee on Health studies issues that relate to Health Canada, including bills and regulations. It also has oversight of four health-related agencies, including the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Public Health Agency of Canada.

From April 1 to August 31, 2017, the Committee continued its study of the Public Health Effects of Online Violent and Degrading Sexually Explicit Material on Children, Women and Men (M-47), during which it heard from 11 witnesses. The Committee presented its report on this subject on June 9. The Committee began three studies: Thalidomide Survivors Contribution Program, Federal Framework on Lyme Disease, and Antimicrobial Resistance. The Committee devoted two meetings to each study and heard a total of nine witnesses on each.  The Committee considered Bill C-211, An Act respecting a federal framework on post-traumatic stress disorder, and reported it to the House with amendments on May 30. The Committee also considered Bill S-211, An Act respecting National Sickle Cell Awareness Day, and reported it to the House without amendment on May 9. Furthermore, the Committee studied the Main Estimates 2017-18 and continued its study of the Development of a National Pharmacare Program.

 

MEMBERSHIP (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Chair

Bill Casey

   

Vice-Chairs

Len Webber

 

Don Davies

   

Members

Ramez Ayoub

Darshan Singh Kang

 

Colin Carrie

John Oliver

 

Doug Eyolfson

Sonia Sidhu

 

Rachael Harder

 

STANDING COMMITTEE ON HEALTH (HESA) (CONT’D)

 

EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STUDY NAME1

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER2

TOTAL3

Operational Budget4

-

1,312

1,312

Development of a National Pharmacare Program

829

-

-

829

Bill C-277

428

-

-

428

Public Health Effects of Online Violent and Degrading Sexually Explicit Material on Children, Women and Men (M-47)

5,228

3,075

1,013

9,316

Thalidomide Survivors Contribution Program

2,586

515

675

3,777

Bill C-211

1,050

1,013

2,063

Federal Framework on Lyme Disease

2,089

500

685

3,274

Antimicrobial Resistance

2,456

1,050

600

4,106

TOTAL3

13,617

6,190

5,297

25,104

1 Studies for which expenses were made are listed in chronological order. 

2 “Other” (studies/operational) includes expenditures such as working meals, reports, professional services, audio-visual equipment and minor miscellaneous expenses.

3 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

4 “Operational Budget” contains expenditures for cases where no separate funding request has been made in relation to a study or an activity of a committee.

MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

 

STANDING COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS

TOTAL

TV1

VC2

VR3

Standing Committee (HESA)

16

2

9

-

29h41m

46

3

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SHES) 4

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

TOTAL

16

2

9

-

29h41m

46

3

1 Number of televised meetings.

2 Number of meetings using videoconferencing.

3 Number of meetings video recorded by members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.

4 Subcommittees are not empowered to report to the House. They only present reports to the relevant standing committees.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RESOURCES, SKILLS AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND THE STATUS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (HUMA)

 

MANDATE

The Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities studies employment, labour, income security, skills development and disability issues, as well as programs administered by Employment and Social Development Canada. The Committee also administers the Centennial Flame Research Award.

From April 1 to August 31, 2017, the Committee continued its study of Bill C-243, An Act respecting the development of a national maternity assistance program strategy and amending the Employment Insurance Act (maternity benefits). It held four meetings, during which it heard 13 witnesses, including the sponsor of the bill and representatives from Employment and Social Development Canada, and reported the bill to the House with amendments on May 3. The Committee completed its study on Poverty Reduction Strategies and presented its Seventh Report, “Breaking the Cycle: A Study on Poverty Reduction” to the House on June 8. Further to the adoption of Motion M-106 by the House, the Committee began a study on Advancing Inclusion and Quality of Life for Canadian Seniors. The Committee also studied the Main Estimates 2017-18. Lastly, it launched the 2017 Centennial Flame Research Award and invited Canadians with disabilities to apply.

 

MEMBERSHIP (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Chair

Bryan May

   

Vice-Chairs

Bob Zimmer

 

Brigitte Sansoucy

   

Members

Anju Dhillon

Dan Ruimy

 

Wayne Long

Ramesh Sangha

 

Hon. Pierre Poilievre

Mark Warawa

 

Yves Robillard

 

STANDING COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RESOURCES, SKILLS AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND THE STATUS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (HUMA) (CONT’D)

 

EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STUDY NAME1

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER2

TOTAL3

Operational Budget4

-

1,372

1,372

Poverty Reduction Strategies

3,063

-

9

3,073

Bill C-243

574

2,663

759

3,995

Advancing Inclusion and Quality of Life for Canadian Seniors

-

657

657

TOTAL3

3,637

2,663

2,797

9,096

1 Studies for which expenses were made are listed in chronological order. 

2 “Other” (studies/operational) includes expenditures such as working meals, reports, professional services, audio-visual equipment and minor miscellaneous expenses.

3 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

4 “Operational Budget” contains expenditures for cases where no separate funding request has been made in relation to a study or an activity of a committee.

MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

 

STANDING COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS

TOTAL

TV1

VC2

VR3

Standing Committee (HUMA)

11

2

3

-

21h20m

28

2

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SHUM) 4

1

-

-

-

0h36m

-

-

TOTAL

12

2

3

-

21h56m

28

2

1 Number of televised meetings.

2 Number of meetings using videoconferencing.

3 Number of meetings video recorded by members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.

4 Subcommittees are not empowered to report to the House. They only present reports to the relevant standing committees.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON INDIGENOUS AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS (INAN)

 

MANDATE

The Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs reviews, examines and reports on issues affecting Aboriginal Canadians and northerners.

From April 1 to August 31, 2017, the Committee completed its study of Default Prevention and Management Policy and presented its Sixth Report to the House on May 29. The Committee also completed its study of Suicide Among Indigenous Peoples and Communities, presenting its Ninth Report to the House on June 19. The Committee resumed its study of the Subject Matter of Bill S-3, An Act to amend the Indian Act (elimination of sex-based inequities in registration), hearing from over 20 witnesses over the course of two meetings. It studied the bill before reporting it back to the House with amendments on June 16. The Committee considered the Main Estimates 2017-18, presenting its Fifth Report on May 8, as well as the Supplementary Estimates (A), 2017-18, presenting its Seventh Report on June 2. Finally, the Committee began a study of the Subject Matter of Bill C-17, An Act to amend the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act.

 

MEMBERSHIP (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Chair

Hon. MaryAnn Mihychuk

   

Vice-Chairs

David Yurdiga

 

Romeo Saganash

   

Members

Gary Anandasangaree

Michael V. McLeod

 

Mike Bossio

Don Rusnak

 

Rémi Massé

Arnold Viersen

 

Cathy McLeod

 

STANDING COMMITTEE ON INDIGENOUS AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS (INAN) (CONT’D)

 

EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STUDY NAME1

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER2

TOTAL3

Operational Budget4

-

104

104

Suicide Among Indigenous Peoples and Communities

5,574

-

283

5,857

Subject Matter of Bill S-3

4,573

275

261

5,109

Default Prevention and Management Policy

6,443

425

270

7,137

Subject Matter of Bill C-17

-

67

67

TOTAL3

16,590

700

985

18,275

1 Studies for which expenses were made are listed in chronological order. 

2 “Other” (studies/operational) includes expenditures such as working meals, reports, professional services, audio-visual equipment and minor miscellaneous expenses.

3 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

4 “Operational Budget” contains expenditures for cases where no separate funding request has been made in relation to a study or an activity of a committee.

MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

 

STANDING COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS

TOTAL

TV1

VC2

VR3

Standing Committee (INAN)

16

2

2

1

28h50m

60

5

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SINA)4

1

-

-

-

0h43m

-

-

TOTAL

17

2

2

1

29h33m

60

5

1 Number of televised meetings.

2 Number of meetings using videoconferencing.

3 Number of meetings video recorded by members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.

4 Subcommittees are not empowered to report to the House. They only present reports to the relevant standing committees.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (INDU)

 

MANDATE

The Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology studies and reports on legislation, the activities and spending of Industry Canada and its portfolio members, and other issues related to industry and technology capability; scientific research and development; telecommunications policy; investment, trade, small business and tourism; and rules and services that support the effective operation of the marketplace.

From April 1 to August 31, 2017, the Committee concluded its consideration of Bill C-36, An Act to amend the Statistics Act.  Over the course of the study, the Committee heard 18 witnesses over seven meetings, and reported the bill back to the House without amendment on May 8. Two meetings were dedicated to the consideration of the Main Estimates 2017-18, and reported back to the House on May 29. During this same period, the Committee completed its study of the Manufacturing Sector by presenting its Sixth Report entitled “The Canadian Manufacturing Sector: Urgent Need to Adapt” to the House on May 31. The Committee’s Seventh Report relative to its study of Canada-United States Cooperation in Innovation and Jobs Creation was presented to the House on June 12. In relation to this study, the Committee travelled to Washington, D.C., from May 1 to 3. Following a Briefing on Broadband Connectivity in Rural Canada and a Briefing on Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer, the Committee commenced a study on the latter, holding six meetings and hearing 27 witnesses on this matter. The Committee also issued a news release inviting Canadians to submit briefs on its upcoming study of Broadband Connectivity in Rural Canada.

 

MEMBERSHIP (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Chair

Dan Ruimy

   

Vice-Chairs

Earl Dreeshen

 

Brian Masse

   

Members

Chandra Arya

Lloyd Longfield

 

Frank Baylis

Alexander Nuttall

 

Majid Jowhari

Terry Sheehan

 

Ben Lobb

 

 

EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STUDY NAME1

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER2

TOTAL3

Operational Budget4

-

294

294

Bill C-36

4,310

1,284

305

5,899

Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer

5,419

3,186

426

9,031

TOTAL3

9,730

4,469

1,025

15,224

1 Studies for which expenses were made are listed in chronological order. 

2 “Other” (studies/operational) includes expenditures such as working meals, reports, professional services, audio-visual equipment and minor miscellaneous expenses.

3 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

4 “Operational Budget” contains expenditures for cases where no separate funding request has been made in relation to a study or an activity of a committee.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (INDU) (CONT’D)

 

TRAVEL EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

DATE OF OF TRAVEL

STUDY NAME

DESTINATIONS

NUMBER OF MEMBERS

NUMBER OF STAFF

TRANSPORTATION

ACCOMMODATION

PER DIEMS

OTHER2

TOTAL1

Canada–United States Cooperation in Innovation and Jobs Creation − Washington, D.C. (United States of America)

May 1 to 3, 2017

7

4

17,199

12,061

3,499

1,713

34,471

TOTAL1

   

17,199

12,061

3,499

1,713

34,471

1 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

2 “Other” (travel) includes expenditures such as audio-visual equipment, meeting rooms, excess baggage fees, passport and visa processing, conference fees and other minor miscellaneous expenses.

MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

 

STANDING COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS

TOTAL

TV1

VC2

VR3

Standing Committee (INDU)

16

2

6

-

29h16m

59

4

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SIND) 4

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

TOTAL

16

2

6

-

29h16m

59

4

1 Number of televised meetings.>

2 Number of meetings using videoconferencing.

3 Number of meetings video recorded by members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.

4 Subcommittees are not empowered to report to the House. They only present reports to the relevant standing committees.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE (CIIT)

 

MANDATE

The Standing Committee on International Trade studies and reports on such matters as international trade policy, and the global trade and investment environment.

From April 1 to August 31, 2017, the Committee continued its public consultation on the Priorities of Canadian Stakeholders in Bilateral and Trilateral Trade in North America. It held eight meetings on the matter in Ottawa, including two during the summer, during which it heard 35 witnesses including the Minister of Foreign Affairs. In relation to the same study, it also travelled in April to San Francisco, California, Denver, Colorado, and Seattle, Washington, and in June to Detroit, Michigan, Chicago, Illinois, and Washington, D.C. During these trips, the Committee met with elected officials, the Canadian and American business community, and think tank experts. A meeting was also held in Washington with the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, to which all members of the House Committee on Ways and Means were invited; in total, 17 American Representatives attended this meeting. Lastly, the Committee presented in the House its Sixth and Seventh reports, respectively entitled “The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Benefits and Challenges for Canadians” and “The Canadian Steel Industry’s Ability to Compete Internationally.” .

 

MEMBERSHIP (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Chair

Hon. Mark Eyking

   

Vice-Chairs

Randy Hoback

 

Tracey Ramsey

   

Members

Sukh Dhaliwal

Kyle Peterson

 

Peter Fonseca

Hon. Gerry Ritz

 

Linda Lapointe

Dave Van Kesteren

 

Karen Ludwig

 

 

EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STUDY NAME1

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER2

TOTAL3

Operational Budget4

-

298

298

The Canadian Steel Industry’s Ability to Compete Internationally

1,045

-

43

1,088

Priorities of Canadian Stakeholders in Bilateral and Trilateral Trade in North America

5,681

2,801

344

8,825

TOTAL3

6,725

2,801

685

10,211

1 Studies for which expenses were made are listed in chronological order. 

2 “Other” (studies/operational) includes expenditures such as working meals, reports, professional services, audio-visual equipment and minor miscellaneous expenses.

3 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

4 “Operational Budget” contains expenditures for cases where no separate funding request has been made in relation to a study or an activity of a committee.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE (CIIT) (CONT’D)

 

TRAVEL EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

DATE OF OF TRAVEL

STUDY NAME1

DESTINATIONS

NUMBER OF MEMBERS

NUMBER OF STAFF

TRANSPORTATION

ACCOMMODATION

PER DIEMS

OTHER2

TOTAL3

Priorities of Canadian Stakeholders Having an Interest in Bilateral and Trilateral Trade in North America – Seattle, Washington,  Sacramento and San Francisco, California, Denver, Colorado, (United States of America)

April 2 to 7, 2017

7

3

33,428

20,510

4,061

8,729

66,729

Priorities of Canadian Stakeholders Having an Interest in Bilateral and Trilateral Trade in North America – Detroit, Michigan, Chicago, Illinois, Washington, D.C. (United States of America)

June 4 to 8, 2017

7

5

24,712

17,780

5,860

2,905

51,257

TOTAL3

   

58,141

38,290

9,921

11,635

117,986

1 Studies for which expenses were made are listed in chronological order.

2 “Other” (travel) includes expenditures such as audio-visual equipment, meeting rooms, excess baggage fees, passport and visa processing, conference fees and other minor miscellaneous expenses.

3 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

 

STANDING COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS

TOTAL

TV1

VC2

VR3

Standing Committee (CIIT)

11

7

4

-

14h23m

37

2

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SCII) 4

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

TOTAL

11

7

4

-

14h23m

37

2

1 Number of televised meetings.

2 Number of meetings using videoconferencing.

3 Number of meetings video recorded by members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.

4 Subcommittees are not empowered to report to the House. They only present reports to the relevant standing committees.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS (JUST)

 

MANDATE

The Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights studies the bills, policies, programs and spending of the Department of Justice and the six federal agencies related to its portfolio.

During the period of April 1 to August 31, 2017, the Committee continued with the next part of its study on Access to the Justice System which focussed on Legal Aid. The Committee studied Bill S-217, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (detention in custody) and reported back to the House on May 11, recommending that the bill not proceed further. With regard to its study on the Proposals for a Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment, 2017, the Committee considered proposals and the Chair presented the report to the House on May 31. The Committee held a meeting for the Consideration of Kathleen Roussel for Appointment as Director of Public Prosecutions and, on June 7, reported to the House recommending that her appointment be approved. The Committee then began its study of Bill C-46, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (offences related to conveyances) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.

 

MEMBERSHIP (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Chair

Anthony Housefather

   

Vice-Chairs

Ted Falk

 

Alistair MacGregor

   

Members

Chris Bittle

Iqra Khalid

 

Randy Boissonnault

Ron McKinnon

 

Michael Cooper

Hon. Rob Nicholson

 

Colin Fraser

 

 

EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STUDY NAME1

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER2

TOTAL3

Operational Budget4

-

265

265

Access to the Justice System

4,069

-

344

4,412

Bill S-217

6,872

-

344

7,216

TOTAL3

10,941

952

11,893

1 Studies for which expenses were made are listed in chronological order. 

2 “Other” (studies/operational) includes expenditures such as working meals, reports, professional services, audio-visual equipment and minor miscellaneous expenses.

3 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

4 “Operational Budget” contains expenditures for cases where no separate funding request has been made in relation to a study or an activity of a committee.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS (JUST) (CONT’D)

 

MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STANDING COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS

TOTAL

TV1

VC2

VR3

Standing Committee (JUST)

11

4

-

1

13h34m

37

4

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SJUS)4

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

TOTAL

11

4

-

1

13h34m

37

4

1 Number of televised meetings.

2 Number of meetings using videoconferencing.

3 Number of meetings video recorded by members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.

4 Subcommittees are not empowered to report to the House. They only present reports to the relevant standing committees.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL DEFENCE (NDDN)

 

MANDATE

The Standing Committee on National Defence studies the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces, as well as the domestic, continental and international security environment.

During the period of April 1 to August 31, 2017, the Committee held 15 meetings. The Committee studied the Order in Council Appointment of Jody Thomas, Senior Associate Deputy Minister of the Department of National Defence.  The Committee then proceeded to consideration of two reports in relation to its study of Canada and the Defence of North America. The first, “The Canada-U.S. Relationship: Perspectives on Defence, Security and Trade”, presented to the House on May 31 and the second, “The Readiness of Canada’s Naval Forces”, presented to the House on June 15. The Committee also began a study on Canada’s Involvement in NATO and held a meeting with the Minister of National Defence and department officials in regards to Canada’s Defence Policy Review.  On August 22, the Committee met at the request of four members, pursuant to Standing Order 106(4), and agreed to conduct a study on Canada’s Current Threat Assessment of North Korea and Canada’s Abilities to Defend Itself and our Allies in the Event of an Attack by North Korea on the North American Continent Using Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles, Conventional Weapons or Non-Conventional Weapons of Mass Destruction.

 

MEMBERSHIP (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Chair

Stephen Fuhr

   

Vice-Chairs

Cheryl Gallant

 

Randall Garrison

   

Members

Leona Alleslev

Pierre Paul-Hus

 

James Bezan

Yves Robillard

 

Darren Fisher

Sven Spengemann

 

Mark Gerretsen

 

 

EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STUDY NAME1

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER2

TOTAL3

Operational Budget4

-

538

538

Canada and the Defence of North America

-

951

951

TOTAL3

1,489

1,489

1 Studies for which expenses were made are listed in chronological order. 

2 “Other” (studies/operational) includes expenditures such as working meals, reports, professional services, audio-visual equipment and minor miscellaneous expenses.

3 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

4 “Operational Budget” contains expenditures for cases where no separate funding request has been made in relation to a study or an activity of a committee.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL DEFENCE (NDDN) (CONT’D)

 

MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STANDING COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS

TOTAL

TV1

VC2

VR3

Standing Committee (NDDN)

15

1

-

-

22h36m

10

2

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SNDD)4

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

TOTAL

15

1

-

-

22h36m

10

2

1 Number of televised meetings.

2 Number of meetings using videoconferencing.

3 Number of meetings video recorded by members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.

4 Subcommittees are not empowered to report to the House. They only present reports to the relevant standing committees.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES (RNNR)

 

MANDATE

The Standing Committee on Natural Resources studies bills, government activities and expenditures, and issues related to Canada’s energy, forest, minerals and metals, and earth sciences sectors.

From April 1 to August 31, the Committee held ten meetings, mainly for its study on Clean Technology in Canada’s Natural Resources Sectors. Over the course of five meetings on this study, the Committee heard from 52 witnesses, and the Chair presented the report on June 9. The same day, the Committee also presented its third report on its study of the Future of Canada’s Oil and Gas, Mining and Nuclear Sectors: Innovation, Sustainable Solutions and Economic Opportunities on the Nuclear Sector. During this period, the Committee also studied the Main Estimates 2017-18, hearing from the Minister of Natural Resources on this subject.

 

MEMBERSHIP (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Chair

James Maloney

   

Vice-Chairs

John Barlow

 

Richard Cannings

   

Members

T.J. Harvey

Mark Strahl

 

Denis Lemieux

Shannon Stubbs

 

Mary Ng

Geng Tan

 

Marc Serré

 

 

EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STUDY NAME1

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER2

TOTAL3

Operational Budget4

-

140

140

The Future of Canada’s Oil and Gas, Mining and Nuclear Sectors: Innovation, Sustainable Solutions and Economic Opportunities

-

86

86

Clean Technology in Canada´s Natural Resource Sectors

15,129

1,370

236

16,735

TOTAL3

15,129

1,370

462

16,961

1 Studies for which expenses were made are listed in chronological order. 

2 “Other” (studies/operational) includes expenditures such as working meals, reports, professional services, audio-visual equipment and minor miscellaneous expenses.

3 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

4 “Operational Budget” contains expenditures for cases where no separate funding request has been made in relation to a study or an activity of a committee.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES (RNNR) (CONT’D)

 

MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STANDING COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS

TOTAL

TV1

VC2

VR3

Standing Committee (RNNR)

10

1

3

-

10h59m

28

3

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SRNN)4

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

TOTAL

10

1

3

-

10h59m

28

3

1 Number of televised meetings.

2 Number of meetings using videoconferencing.

3 Number of meetings video recorded by members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.

4 Subcommittees are not empowered to report to the House. They only present reports to the relevant standing committees.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON OFFICIAL LANGUAGES (LANG)

 

MANDATE

The mandate of the Standing Committee on Official Languages includes, among other matters, the review of official language policies and programs, including reports of the Commissioner of Official Languages.

From April 1 to August 31, the Committee concluded its study on Issues Related to the Enumeration of Rights-Holders Under Section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms with the presentation of its Fifth Report to the House on May 9. The Committee also continued its study on the Full Implementation of the Official Languages Act in the Canadian Justice System, hearing from 24 witnesses.  Furthermore, the Committee held one meeting on Issues Relating to French-language Training in the Field of Nursing in Canada. Moreover, the Committee pursued its study on Air Canada’s Implementation of the Official Languages Act, hearing from officials of the Department of Transport and from the Interim Commissioner of Official Languages. As well, the Committee dedicated one meeting to the Audit of Bilingual Services to the Travelling Public Provided by the CATSA of the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages.  On May 15, pursuant to Standing Order 111.1(1), the Certificate of Nomination of Madeleine Meilleur to the Position of Commissioner of Official Languages was referred to the Committee by the House, and on May 18, the nominee appeared before the Committee. Additionally, the Minister of Canadian Heritage and the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship appeared on June 14 on the Government’s Response to the Committee’s Report entitled “Toward a New Action Plan for Official Languages and Building New Momentum for Immigration in Francophone Minority Communities”. Finally, the Committee met with the Interim Commissioner of Official Languages to discuss the Annual Report 2016-2017.

 

MEMBERSHIP (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Chair

Hon. Denis Paradis

   

Vice-Chairs

John Nater

 

François Choquette

   

Members

René Arseneault

Paul Lefebvre

 

Sylvie Boucher

Darrell Samson

 

Bernard Généreux

Dan Vandal

 

Linda Lapointe

 

 

EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STUDY NAME1

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER2

TOTAL3

Operational Budget4

-

2,543

2,543

Air Canada’s Implementation of the Official Languages Act

2,296

-

550

2,846

Full Implementation of the Official Languages Act in the Canadian Justice System

5,571

-

866

6,438

Issues Related to French-Language Training in the Field of Nursing in Canada

4,720

-

261

4,981

TOTAL3

12,587

4,220

16,808

1 Studies for which expenses were made are listed in chronological order. 

2 “Other” (studies/operational) includes expenditures such as working meals, reports, professional services, audio-visual equipment and minor miscellaneous expenses.

3 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

4 “Operational Budget” contains expenditures for cases where no separate funding request has been made in relation to a study or an activity of a committee.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON OFFICIAL LANGUAGES (LANG) (CONT’D)

 

MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STANDING COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS

TOTAL

TV1

VC2

VR3

Standing Committee (LANG)

15

3

-

-

26h27m

50

2

TOTAL

15

3

-

-

26h27m

50

2

1 Number of televised meetings.

2 Number of meetings using videoconferencing.

3 Number of meetings video recorded by members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON PROCEDURE AND HOUSE AFFAIRS (PROC)

 

MANDATE (PROC)

The Procedure and House Affairs Committee studies and reports on the rules and practices of the House and its committees, electoral matters, questions of privilege, MP conflicts of interest, internal administration of the House, and services and facilities for MPs.

Between April 1 and August 31, 2017, the Committee held 12 meetings and presented seven reports to the House. Its 55th meeting, which had begun on March 21, was adjourned on May 2. Both the 29th Report, presented and concurred in on May 1, and the 32nd Report, presented and concurred in on June 1, dealt with changes to the membership of committees. The Committee considered the Main Estimates 2017-18, as reported to the House on May 18 in its 31st Report. In addition, following an order of reference from the House in relation to a Question of Privilege Regarding the Free Movement of Members of Parliament within the Parliamentary Precinct, the Committee held seven meetings and heard from ten witnesses before reporting its findings to the House in its 34th Report, presented on June 19. Furthermore, the Committee continued its study of the Chief Electoral Officer’s report entitled "An Electoral Framework for the 21st Century: Recommendations from the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada Following the 42nd General Election", presenting a third interim report in relation to this study on June 20. On June 15, the Committee heard from the Hon. Bardish Chagger, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, in relation to potential changes to the Standing Orders. At the same meeting, the Committee also considered the Proposed Appointment of Charles Robert to the Position of Clerk of the House of Commons, by hearing from the nominee.

The Subcommittee on Private Members’ Business met twice pursuant to Standing Order 91.1 to consider the votability of Private Members’ bills and motions. These meetings led to two PROC reports: its 30th Report, presented on May 4; and its 33rd Report, presented on June 14.

 

PROC COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Chair

Hon. Larry Bagnell

   

Vice-Chairs

Blake Richards

 

David Christopherson

   

Members

Arnold Chan

Jamie Schmale

 

David de Burgh Graham

Scott Simms

 

Scott Reid

Filomena Tassi

 

Ruby Sahota

 

 

SMEM SUBCommittee MEMBERSHIP (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Chair

Filomena Tassi

   

Members

Arnold Chan

 
 

Irene Mathyssen

 
 

Blake Richards

 

STANDING COMMITTEE ON PROCEDURE AND HOUSE AFFAIRS (PROC) (CONT’D)

 

EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STUDY NAME1

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER2

TOTAL3

Operational Budget4

-

3,522

3,522

Chief Electoral Officer’s Report - Recommendations Following the 42nd General Election

-

418

418

Question of Privilege Regarding the Free Movement of Members of Parliament within the Parliamentary Precinct

-

689

689

TOTAL3

4,629

4,629

1 Studies for which expenses were made are listed in chronological order. 

2 “Other” (studies/operational) includes expenditures such as working meals, reports, professional services, audio-visual equipment and minor miscellaneous expenses.

3 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

4 “Operational Budget” contains expenditures for cases where no separate funding request has been made in relation to a study or an activity of a committee.

MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

 

STANDING COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS

TOTAL

TV1

VC2

VR3

Standing Committee (PROC)

13

4

-

-

64h13m

35

7

Subcommittee on Private Members’ Business (SMEM) 4

2

-

-

-

0h30m

-

-

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SPRO)4

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

TOTAL

15

4

-

-

64h43m

35

7

1 Number of televised meetings.

2 Number of meetings using videoconferencing.

3 Number of meetings video recorded by members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.

4 Subcommittees are not empowered to report to the House. They only present reports to the relevant standing committees.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ACCOUNTS (PACP)

 

MANDATE

The mandate of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts is to review and report on the Public Accounts of Canada and all reports of the Auditor General of Canada.

From April 1 to August 31, 2017, the Committee held 15 meetings and presented a total of nine reports. During that time, the Committee completed the study of all the Fall 2016 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada, except the  Special Examination Report on the Pacific Pilotage Authority, and presented to the House a report on each of them. The Committee  began the study of the Spring 2017 Reports of the Auditor General, especially Report 3, Preventing Corruption in Immigration and Border Services, and Report 4, Mental Health Support for Members — Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The Committee also considered Votes under the Office of the Auditor General in the Main Estimates 2017-18, its Performance Report 2015-16, as well as the Report on Plans and Priorities 2017-18. The Committee also concluded its studies on the Public Accounts of Canada 2016 and on the Review of the Plan of the Department of National Defence to Record and Value Inventory and presented to the House a report on the former entitled “Public Accounts of Canada 2016”. Finally, the Committee held an informal meeting with a delegation from the Public Accounts Committee of the National Assembly of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

 

MEMBERSHIP (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Chair

Hon. Kevin Sorenson

   

Vice-Chairs

Alexandra Mendès

 

David Christopherson

   

Members

Chandra Arya

Paul Lefebvre

 

Shaun Chen

Phil McColeman

 

T.J. Harvey

Brenda Shanahan

 

Matt Jeneroux

 

 

EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STUDY NAME

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER1

TOTAL2

Operational Budget3

-

1,291

1,291

TOTAL2

1,291

1,291

1 “Other” (studies/operational) includes expenditures such as working meals, reports, professional services, audio-visual equipment and minor miscellaneous expenses.

2 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

3 “Operational Budget” contains expenditures for cases where no separate funding request has been made in relation to a study or an activity of a committee.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ACCOUNTS (PACP) (CONT’D)

 

TRAVEL EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

DATE OF OF TRAVEL

STUDY NAME

DESTINATIONS

NUMBER OF MEMBERS

NUMBER OF STAFF

TRANSPORTATION

ACCOMMODATION

PER DIEMS

OTHER2

TOTAL1

Annual Conference of the Canadian Council of Public Accounts Committees (CCPAC) and Canadian Council of Legislative Auditors (CCOLA) Annual Conference – Fredericton (New Brunswick) Approved for summer 2017

   

3,250

-

118

3,600

6,968

TOTAL1

   

3,250

-

118

3,600

6,968

1 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

2 “Other” (travel) includes expenditures such as audio-visual equipment, meeting rooms, excess baggage fees, passport and visa processing, conference fees and other minor miscellaneous expenses.

MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

 

STANDING COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS

TOTAL

TV1

VC2

VR3

Standing Committee (PACP)

15

6

-

-

22h28m

48

9

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SPAC)4

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

TOTAL

15

6

-

-

22h28m

48

9

1 Number of televised meetings.

2 Number of meetings using videoconferencing.

3 Number of meetings video recorded by members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.

4 Subcommittees are not empowered to report to the House. They only present reports to the relevant standing committees.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND NATIONAL SECURITY (SECU)

 

MANDATE

The Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security reviews legislation, policies, programs and expenditure plans of government departments and agencies responsible for public safety and national security, policing and law enforcement, corrections and conditional release of federal offenders, emergency management, crime prevention and the protection of Canada's borders.

From April 1 to August 31, 2017, the Committee continued its study of Canada’s National Security Framework and presented its report to the House on May 2.  The Committee continued its consideration of this matter by traveling to Washington, D.C., between May 3 and 5, to meet with elected and government officials.  The Committee studied Bill C-226, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (offences in relation to conveyances) and the Criminal Records Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, recommending that the House not proceed further with the bill. It also considered Bill S-233, An Act to amend the Customs Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (presentation and reporting requirements) (reporting it to the House with amendment on June 8), Bill C-23, An Act respecting the preclearance of persons and goods in Canada and the United States (reporting it to the House with amendments on June 16), and Bill S-231, An Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act and the Criminal Code (protection of journalistic sources) (reporting it to the House with amendments on June 20). Finally, the Committee studied the Main Estimates 2017-18 as well as the Subject Matter of the Supplementary Estimates (A), 2017-18.

 

MEMBERSHIP (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Chair

Robert Oliphant

   

Vice-Chairs

Larry Miller

 

Matthew Dubé

   

Members

René Arseneault

Michel Picard

 

Hon. Tony Clement

Sven Spengemann

 

Pam Damoff

Dianne L. Watts

 

Nicola Di Iorio

 

 

EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STUDY NAME1

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER2

TOTAL3

Operational Budget4

-

253

253

Canada´s National Security Framework

-

817

817

Bill C-23

5,555

700

668

6,923

Bill S-231

783

-

289

1,072

TOTAL3

6,339

700

2,027

9,065

1 Studies for which expenses were made are listed in chronological order. 

2 “Other” (studies/operational) includes expenditures such as working meals, reports, professional services, audio-visual equipment and minor miscellaneous expenses.

3 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

4 “Operational Budget” contains expenditures for cases where no separate funding request has been made in relation to a study or an activity of a committee.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND NATIONAL SECURITY (SECU) (CONT’D)

 

TRAVEL EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

DATE OF OF TRAVEL

STUDY NAME

DESTINATIONS

NUMBER OF MEMBERS

NUMBER OF STAFF

TRANSPORTATION

ACCOMMODATION

PER DIEMS

OTHER2

TOTAL1

Canada´s National Security Framework − Washington, D.C. (United States of America)

May 3 to 5, 2017

7

4

12,478

12,354

3,438

1,847

30,116

TOTAL1

   

12,478

12,354

3,438

1,847

30,116

1 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

2 “Other” (travel) includes expenditures such as audio-visual equipment, meeting rooms, excess baggage fees, passport and visa processing, conference fees and other minor miscellaneous expenses.

MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

 

STANDING COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS

TOTAL

TV1

VC2

VR3

Standing Committee (SECU)

14

3

2

-

24h07m

67

5

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SSEC)4

2

-

-

-

0h36m

-

-

TOTAL

16

3

2

-

24h43m

67

5

1 Number of televised meetings.

2 Number of meetings using videoconferencing.

3 Number of meetings video recorded by members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.

4 Subcommittees are not empowered to report to the House. They only present reports to the relevant standing committees.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (FEWO)

 

MANDATE

The Standing Committee on the Status of Women studies the policies, programs, expenditures and legislation of departments and agencies, including Status of Women Canada, that conduct work related to the status of women.

In the period from April 1 to August 31, 2017, the Committee held 17 meetings. Five of these meetings were dedicated to the study of Bill C-337, An Act to amend the Judges Act and the Criminal Code (sexual assault). The Committee reported the bill back to the House with amendments on May 12. During the period, the Committee also continued its study of the Economic Security of Women in Canada, which began in February 2017.

 

MEMBERSHIP (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Chair

Marilyn Gladu

   

Vice-Chairs

Pam Damoff

 

Sheila Malcolmson

   

Members

Sean Fraser

Marc Serré

 

Rachael Harder

Anita Vandenbeld

 

Karen Ludwig

Karen Vecchio

 

Eva Nassif

 

 

EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STUDY NAME1

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER2

TOTAL3

Operational Budget4

2,493

-

-

2,493

Economic Security of Women in Canada

25,535

5,041

1,166

31,741

Bill C-337

1,970

1,161

486

3,617

TOTAL3

29,998

6,202

1,652

37,851

1 Studies for which expenses were made are listed in chronological order. 

2 “Other” (studies/operational) includes expenditures such as working meals, reports, professional services, audio-visual equipment and minor miscellaneous expenses.

3 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

4 “Operational Budget” contains expenditures for cases where no separate funding request has been made in relation to a study or an activity of a committee.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (FEWO) (CONT’D)

 

MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STANDING COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS

TOTAL

TV1

VC2

VR3

Standing Committee (FEWO)

17

3

10

-

30h32m

105

1

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFEW)4

2

-

-

-

1h15m

-

-

TOTAL

19

3

10

-

31h47m

105

1

1 Number of televised meetings.

2 Number of meetings using videoconferencing.

3 Number of meetings video recorded by members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.

4 Subcommittees are not empowered to report to the House. They only present reports to the relevant standing committees.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNITIES (TRAN)

 

MANDATE

The Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities primarily studies the legislation, policies and programs, and other issues of national importance related to transportation, infrastructure, and Canadian cities and communities as well as the operations of Transport Canada and Infrastructure Canada.

From April 1 to August 31, 2017, the Committee met 15 times. It began a study on Aviation Safety, during which it heard testimony from 47 witnesses over 11 meetings. On May 9, the Committee resumed the study of votes from the Main Estimates, 2017-18 that had begun in March. The Minister of Transport, the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and six other witnesses appeared. On May 16, the Committee studied the Subject Matter of Clauses 403 to 406 (Division 18 of Part 4) of Bill C-44 and, on May 30, studied the votes of the Supplementary Estimates (A), 2017-18 that were referred to it. The Committee also resumed its study on Water Quality. Lastly, it presented its 14th report, “Aviation Safety in Canada”, to the House on June 20.

 

MEMBERSHIP (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Chair

Hon. Judy A. Sgro

   

Vice-Chairs

Luc Berthold

 

Robert Aubin

   

Members

Vance Badawey

Angelo Iacono

 

Kelly Block

Alain Rayes

 

Sean Fraser

Gagan Sikand

 

Ken Hardie

 

 

EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STUDY NAME1

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER2

TOTAL3

Operational Budget4

-

3,309

3,309

Infrastructure and Smart Communities

2,896

-

-

2,896

Aviation Safety

5,087

561

969

6,617

TOTAL3

7,983

561

4,278

12,822

1 Studies for which expenses were made are listed in chronological order. 

2 “Other” (studies/operational) includes expenditures such as working meals, reports, professional services, audio-visual equipment and minor miscellaneous expenses.

3 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

4 “Operational Budget” contains expenditures for cases where no separate funding request has been made in relation to a study or an activity of a committee.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNITIES (TRAN) (CONT’D)

 

MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STANDING COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS

TOTAL

TV1

VC2

VR3

Standing Committee (TRAN)

15

2

3

1

26h55m

72

3

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (STRA)4

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

TOTAL

15

2

3

1

26h55m

72

3

1 Number of televised meetings.

2 Number of meetings using videoconferencing.

3 Number of meetings video recorded by members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.

4 Subcommittees are not empowered to report to the House. They only present reports to the relevant standing committees.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS (ACVA)

 

MANDATE

The Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs examines all matters relating to the mandate, management and operation of the Department of Veterans Affairs and of the Veterans Review and Appeal Board.

From April 1 to August 31, 2017, the Committee continued and completed its study of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Among Veterans, presenting its Sixth Report to the House on June 19.  During this period, the Committee heard from ten witnesses and held nine meetings in relation to this study.  In addition, the Committee commenced its Comparative Study of Services to Veterans in Other Jurisdictions, hearing from 24 witnesses over the course of six meetings.  The Committee also travelled to Washington, D.C., between May 14 and 16 to conduct site visits and meet with United States officials in relation to this study.

 

MEMBERSHIP (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Chair

Neil R. Ellis

   

Vice-Chairs

Robert Kitchen

 

Irene Mathyssen

   

Members

John Brassard

Emmanuella Labropoulos

 

Bob Bratina

Alaina Lockhart

 

Doug Eyolfson

Cathay Wagantall

 

Colin Fraser

 

 

EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STUDY NAME1

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER2

TOTAL3

Operational Budget4

-

68

68

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Among Veterans

4,237

950

747

5,933

Comparative Study of Services to Veterans in Other Jurisdictions

-

1,148

1,148

TOTAL3

4,237

950

1,962

7,148

1 Studies for which expenses were made are listed in chronological order. 

2 “Other” (studies/operational) includes expenditures such as working meals, reports, professional services, audio-visual equipment and minor miscellaneous expenses.

3 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

4 “Operational Budget” contains expenditures for cases where no separate funding request has been made in relation to a study or an activity of a committee.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS (ACVA) (CONT’D)

 

TRAVEL EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

DATE OF OF TRAVEL

STUDY NAME

DESTINATIONS

NUMBER OF MEMBERS

NUMBER OF

STAFF

TRANSPORTATION

ACCOMMODATION

PER DIEMS

OTHER2

TOTAL1

Comparative Study of Programs and Support Offered to Veterans and Their Families in Other Jurisdictions − Washington, D.C. (United States of America)

May 14 to 16, 2017

7

3

 11 454

 11 509

 3 099

 1 521

 27 584

TOTAL1

   

 11 454

 11 509

 3 099

 1 521

 27 584

1 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

2 “Other” (travel) includes expenditures such as audio-visual equipment, meeting rooms, excess baggage fees, passport and visa processing, conference fees and other minor miscellaneous expenses.

MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

 

STANDING COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS

TOTAL

TV1

VC2

VR3

Standing Committee (ACVA)

13

-

7

-

22h55m

34

1

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SACV)4

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

TOTAL

13

-

7

-

22h55m

34

1

1 Number of televised meetings.

2 Number of meetings using videoconferencing.

3 Number of meetings video recorded by members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.

4 Subcommittees are not empowered to report to the House. They only present reports to the relevant standing committees.

LIAISON COMMITTEE (LIAI)

 

MANDATE

The Liaison Committee deliberates on administrative matters relating to the Standing Committee system. The main responsibility of the Liaison Committee is to apportion funds to standing committees from the money allocated for that purpose by the Board of Internal Economy.

During the period from April 1 and August 31, 2017, the Liaison Committee met twice. During the first of these two meetings, it adopted its Fourth Report, on committee activities and expenditures between April 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016, and established a new subcommittee whose mandate was to review communication activities in relation to committees. The Fifth Report of the Committee, entitled “Committee Activities and Expenditures – April 1, 2016 – March 31, 2017”, was adopted during the second meeting.

The Subcommittee on Committee Budgets (SBLI) met thrice to consider travel proposals and budgets, as well as to discuss committee business.

The Subcommittee on Communications Activities in Relation to Committees (SLCO) met once to elect its Chair and to begin consideration of matters related to its mandate.

 

 LIAI MEMBERSHIP (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Chair

Hon. Judy A. Sgro

   

Vice-Chair

Tom Lukiwski

   

Members

Harold Albrecht

James Maloney

 

Hon. Larry Bagnell

Bryan May

 

Blaine Calkins

Hon. MaryAnn Mihychuk

 

Bill Casey

Hon. Robert D. Nault

 

Hon. Wayne Easter

Robert Oliphant

 

Neil R. Ellis

Hon. Denis Paradis

 

Hon. Mark Eyking

Dan Ruimy

 

Pat Finnigan

Deborah Schulte

 

Hon. Hedy Fry

Scott Simms

 

Stephen Fuhr

Hon. Kevin Sorenson

 

Marilyn Gladu

Borys Wrzesnewskyj

 

Anthony Housefather

 

 

SBLI MEMBERSHIP (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Chair

Hon. Judy A. Sgro

   

Members

Blaine Calkins

Tom Lukiwski

 

Hon. Wayne Easter

Deborah Schulte

 

Stephen Fuhr

 

LIAISON COMMITTEE (LIAI) (CONT’D)

 

SLCO MEMBERSHIP (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Chair

Hon. Judy A. Sgro

   

Members

Marilyn Gladu

Dan Ruimy

 

Bryan May

Hon. Kevin Sorenson

 

Hon. Robert Nault

 

 

EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STUDY NAME

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER1

TOTAL2

Operational Budget3

-

1,107

1,107

TOTAL2

1,107

1,107

1 “Other” (studies/operational) includes expenditures such as working meals, reports, professional services, audio-visual equipment and minor miscellaneous expenses.

2 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

3 “Operational Budget” contains expenditures for cases where no separate funding request has been made in relation to a study or an activity of a committee.

MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

 

STANDING COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS

TOTAL

TV1

VC2

VR3

Standing Committee (LIAI)

2

-

-

-

1h14m

-

2

SubCommittee on Committee Budgets (SBLI)4

3

-

-

-

1h42m

-

-

SubCommittee on Communications Activities in Relation to Committees (SLCO)4

1

-

-

-

0h58m

-

-

TOTAL

6

-

-

-

3h54m

-

2

1 Number of televised meetings.

2 Number of meetings using videoconferencing.

3 Number of meetings video recorded by members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.

4 Subcommittees are not empowered to report to the House. They only present reports to the relevant standing committees.

STANDING JOINT COMMITTEES

STANDING JOINT COMMITTEE ON THE LIBRARY OF PARLIAMENT (BILI)

 

MANDATE

The Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament assists the Speakers of both the Senate and the House of Commons in reviewing the effectiveness, management and operation of the Library.

 

The Committee did not meet during the period between April 1, 2017 and August 31, 2017.

MEMBERSHIP (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Members representing the Senate

Hon. Salma Ataullahjan

Hon. Terry M. Mercer

 

Hon. Nicole Eaton

 
 

Members representing  the House of Commons

William Amos

Michael Levitt

 

Gordon Brown

Eva Nassif

 

Kerry Diotte

Anne Minh-Thu Quach

 

Todd Doherty

Don Rusnak

 

Angelo Iacono

Gagan Sikand

 

Hon. Mike Lake

Scott Simms

   

 

EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STUDY NAME

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER1

TOTAL2

Operational Budget3

-

-

-

-

TOTAL2

-

-

-

-

1 “Other” (studies/operational) includes expenditures such as working meals, reports, professional services, audio-visual equipment and minor miscellaneous expenses.

2 Differences in totals are due to rounding./p>

3 “Operational Budget” contains expenditures for cases where no separate funding request has been made in relation to a study or an activity of a committee.

MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

 

STANDING COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS

TOTAL

TV1

VC2

VR3

Standing Joint Committee (BILI)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

TOTAL

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1 Number of televised meetings.

2 Number of meetings using videoconferencing.

3 Number of meetings video recorded by members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.

STANDING JOINT COMMITTEE FOR THE SCRUTINY OF REGULATIONS (REGS)

 

MANDATE

The Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations reviews and scrutinizes government regulations and other statutory instruments.

From April 1 to August 31, the Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations examined a number of statutory instruments and held six meetings, during which it heard from a total of four witnesses, from the Department of Employment and Social Development and the Department of Justice. It also elected the Hon. Joseph A. Day as its new Joint Chair from the Senate.

 

MEMBERSHIP (as of August 31, 2017)

 

Members representing the Senate

     

Joint-Chair

Hon. Joseph A. Day

 
     

Members

Hon. Pamela Wallin

 
     

Members representing the House of Commons

     

Joint-Chair

Harold Albrecht

 
     

Vice-Chairs

Vance Badawey

 
 

Pierre-Luc Dusseault

 
     

Members

Nicola Di Iorio

Glen Motz

 

Kerry Diotte

John Oliver

 

Ali Ehsassi

Francis Scarpaleggia

 

Fayçal El-Khoury

 
 

Garnett Genuis

 
     

 

EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STUDY NAME

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER1

TOTAL2

Operational Budget3

-

-

-

-

TOTAL2

-

-

-

-

1 “Other” (studies/operational) includes expenditures such as working meals, reports, professional services, audio-visual equipment and minor miscellaneous expenses.

2 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

3 “Operational Budget” contains expenditures for cases where no separate funding request has been made in relation to a study or an activity of a committee.

STANDING JOINT COMMITTEE FOR THE SCRUTINY OF REGULATIONS (REGS)

MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STANDING COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS

TOTAL

TV1

VC2

VR3

Standing Joint Committee (REGS)

6

-

-

-

8h38m

4

-

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SREG)4

3

-

-

-

3h15m

-

-

TOTAL

9

-

-

-

11h53m

4

-

1 Number of televised meetings.

2 Number of meetings using videoconferencing.

3 Number of meetings video recorded by members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.

4 Subcommittees are not empowered to report to the House. They only present reports to the relevant standing committees.

COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES AND EXPENDITURES SUMMARY

SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES BY COMMITTEE (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STANDING COMMITTEES

STANDING COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES1

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS5

TOTAL

TV2

VC3

VR4

Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics (ETHI)

12

1

5

-

19h46m

51

2

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SETH)

1

-

-

-

0h33m

-

-

Agriculture and Agri-Food (AGRI)

16

1

2

-

25h30m

73

2

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SAGR)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Canadian Heritage (CHPC)

18

1

-

-

31h19m

3

2

SubCommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SCHP)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM)

14

5

9

-

30h54m

84

2

SubCommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SCIM)

1

-

-

-

0h17m

-

-

Environment and Sustainable Development (ENVI)

17

1

1

-

30h52m

22

3

SubCommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SENV)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Finance (FINA)

27

22

2

-

60h41m

168

4

SubCommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFIN)

2

-

-

-

1h42m

-

-

Fisheries and Oceans (FOPO)

14

-

6

-

26h46m

59

-

SubCommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFOP)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Foreign Affairs and International Development (FAAE)

16

5

6

-

28h46m

50

6

SubCommittee on International Human Rights (SDIR)

17

2

5

-

15h33m

35

-

SubCommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFAA)

4

-

-

-

2h07m

-

-

SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES BY COMMITTEE (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017) (CONT’D)

STANDING COMMITTEES (CONT’D)

STANDING COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES1

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS5

TOTAL

TV2

VC3

VR4

Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO)

16

3

3

-

28h48m

80

4

SubCommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SOGG)

1

-

-

-

0h57m

-

-

Health (HESA)

16

2

9

-

29h41m

46

3

SubCommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SHES)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA)

11

2

3

-

21h20m

28

2

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SHUM)

1

-

-

-

0h36m

-

-

Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAN)

16

2

2

1

28h50m

60

5

SubCommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SINA)

1

-

-

-

0h43m

-

-

Industry, Science and Technology (INDU)

16

2

6

-

29h16m

59

4

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SIND)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

International Trade (CIIT)

11

7

4

-

14h23m

37

2

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SCII)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Justice and Human Rights (JUST)

11

4

-

1

13h34m

37

4

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SJUS)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

National Defence (NDDN)

15

1

-

-

22h36m

10

2

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SNDD)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Natural Resources (RNNR)

10

1

3

-

10h59m

28

3

SubCommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SRNN)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES BY COMMITTEE (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017) (CONT’D)

STANDING COMMITTEES (CONT’D)

STANDING COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES1

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS5

TOTAL

TV2

VC3

VR4

Official Languages (LANG)

15

3

-

-

26h27m

50

2

Procedure and House Affairs (PROC)

13

4

-

-

64h13m

35

7

SubCommittee on Private Members’ Business (SMEM)

2

-

-

-

0h30m

-

-

SubCommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SPRO)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Public Accounts (PACP)

15

6

-

-

22h28m

48

9

SubCommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SPAC)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Public Safety and National Security (SECU)

14

3

2

-

24h07m

67

5

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SSEC)

2

-

-

-

0h36m

-

-

Status of Women (FEWO)

17

3

10

-

30h32m

105

1

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFEW)

2

-

-

-

1h15m

-

-

Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (TRAN)

15

2

3

1

26h55m

72

3

SubCommittee on Agenda and Procedure (STRA)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Veterans Affairs (ACVA)

13

-

7

-

22h55m

34

1

SubCommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SACV)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Liaison (LIAI)

2

-

-

-

1h14m

-

2

SubCommittee on Committee Budgets (SBLI)

3

-

-

-

1h42m

-

-

SubCommittee on Communications Activities in Relation to Committees (SLCO)

1

-

-

-

0h58m

-

-

TOTAL STANDING AND SUBCOMMITTEES

398

83

88

3

700h23m

1,341

80

 

SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES BY COMMITTEE (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017) (CONT’D)

STANDING JOINT COMMITTEES

STANDING JOINT COMMITTEES

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS5

TOTAL

TV2

VC3

VR4

Library of Parliament (BILI)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Scrutiny of Regulations (REGS)

6

-

-

-

8h38m

4

-

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SREG)

3

-

-

-

3h15m

-

-

TOTAL STANDING JOINT COMMITTEES

9

-

-

-

11h53m

4

-

 

TOTAL ALL COMMITTEES

ALL COMMITTEES

NUMBER OF MEETINGS

TOTAL MEETING HOURS

NUMBER OF WITNESSES

NUMBER OF REPORTS5

TOTAL

TV2

VC3

VR4

TOTAL ALL COMMITTEES

407

83

88

3

712h16m

1,345

80

1 In practice, most committees create a subcommittee on agenda and procedure, commonly referred to as a “steering committee”, to help them plan their work. The establishment of subcommittees is usually designed to relieve parliamentary committees of planning and administrative tasks, or to address important issues relating to their mandate.

2 Number of televised meetings.

3 Number of meetings using videoconferencing

4 Number of meetings video recorded by members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.

5 Subcommittees are not empowered to report to the House. They only present reports to the relevant standing committees.

 

SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES BY COMMITTEE (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)

STANDING COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE NAME

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER1

TRAVEL

TOTAL2

Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics (ETHI)

6,626

1,144

644

-

8,414

Agriculture and Agri-Food (AGRI)

19,858

950

3,885

30,414

55,108

Canadian Heritage (CHPC)

-

-

5,303

-

5,303

Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM)

31,367

6,143

2,984

-

40,494

Environment and Sustainable Development (ENVI)

 

613

3,147

21,300

25,060

Finance (FINA)

20,050

-

4,471

-

24,521

Fisheries and Oceans (FOPO)

15,866

5,185

623

109,700

131,374

Foreign Affairs and International Development (FAAE)

4,779

4,308

6,950

-

16,037

Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO)

2,156

2,586

2,002

-

6,744

Health (HESA)

13,617

6,190

5,297

-

25,104

Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA)

3,637

2,663

2,797

-

9,096

Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAN)

16,590

700

985

-

18,275

Industry, Science and Technology (INDU)

9,730

4,469

1,025

34,471

49,695

International Trade (CIIT)

6,725

2,801

685

117,986

128,197

Justice and Human Rights (JUST)

10,941

-

952

-

11,893

National Defence (NDDN)

-

-

1,489

-

1,489

Natural Resources (RNNR)

15,129

1,370

462

-

16,961

Official Languages (LANG)

12,587

-

4,220

-

16,808

Procedure and House Affairs (PROC)

-

-

4,629

-

4,629

Public Accounts (PACP)

-

-

1,291

6,968

8,259

Public Safety and National Security (SECU)

6,339

700

2,027

30,116

39,181

Status of Women (FEWO)

29,998

6,202

1,652

-

37,851

Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (TRAN)

7,983

561

4,278

-

12,822

Veterans Affairs (ACVA)

4,237

950

1,962

27,584

34,732

Liaison (LIAI)

-

-

1,107

-

1,107

TOTAL2

238,215

47,534

64,864

378,539

729,153

 

SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES BY COMMITTEE (April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017) (CONT’D)

STANDING JOINT COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE NAME

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO ONFERENCES

OTHER1

TRAVEL

TOTAL2

Library of Parliament (BILI)

-

-

-

-

-

Scrutiny of Regulations (REGS)

-

-

-

-

-

TOTAL2

-

-

-

-

-

 

SPECIAL COMMITTEE

COMMITTEE NAME

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER1

TRAVEL

TOTAL2

Electoral Reform (ERRE)3

-

-

-

637

637

TOTAL2

-

-

-

637

637

 

TOTAL ALL COMMITTEES

ALL COMMITTEES

WITNESS EXPENSES

VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER1

TRAVEL

TOTAL2

GRAND TOTAL2

238,215

47,534

64,864

379,176

729,790

1 “Other” (studies/operational) includes expenditures such as working meals, reports, professional services, audio-visual equipment and minor miscellaneous expenses.

2 Differences in totals are due to rounding.

3 The Special Committee completed its mandate by presenting its Third Report to the House on December 1, 2016. However, additional travel expenses for this study were recorded during fiscal year 2017-18.