LIAI Committee Report
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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
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.
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)
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)
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)
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.
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)
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)
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)
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)
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.
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)
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)
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)
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.
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)
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)
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)
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.
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)
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)
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)
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)
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.
STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE (FINA) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)
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)
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)
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.
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)
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)
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)
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)
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).
STANDING COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (FAAE) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)
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)
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)
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.
STANDING COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND ESTIMATES (OGGO) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)
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)
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)
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.
STANDING COMMITTEE ON HEALTH (HESA) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)
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)
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)
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.
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)
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)
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)
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.
STANDING COMMITTEE ON INDIGENOUS AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS (INAN) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)
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)
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)
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.
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)
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)
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)
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)
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.” .
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)
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)
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)
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)
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.
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)
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)
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)
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.
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)
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)
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)
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.
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)
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)
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)
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.
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)
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)
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)
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.
STANDING COMMITTEE ON PROCEDURE AND HOUSE AFFAIRS (PROC) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)
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)
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)
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.
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)
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)
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)
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)
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.
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)
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)
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)
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)
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.
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)
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)
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)
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.
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)
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)
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)
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.
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)
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)
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)
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)
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.
LIAISON COMMITTEE (LIAI) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)
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)
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 COMMITTEESSTANDING JOINT COMMITTEE ON THE LIBRARY OF PARLIAMENT (BILI)
The Committee did not meet during the period between April 1, 2017 and August 31, 2017.
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)
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)
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)
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.
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)
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)
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 SUMMARYSUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES BY COMMITTEE (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017)STANDING COMMITTEES
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES BY COMMITTEE (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017) (CONT’D)STANDING COMMITTEES (CONT’D)
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES BY COMMITTEE (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017) (CONT’D)STANDING COMMITTEES (CONT’D)
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES BY COMMITTEE (April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017) (CONT’D)STANDING JOINT COMMITTEES
TOTAL ALL COMMITTEES
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
SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES BY COMMITTEE (April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017) (CONT’D)STANDING JOINT COMMITTEES
SPECIAL COMMITTEE
TOTAL ALL COMMITTEES
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. |
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