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 received their mandate, 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 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 intended to help readers 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 December 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 COMMITTEESSTANDING COMMITTEE ON ACCESS TO INFORMATION, PRIVACY AND ETHICS (ETHI)
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. A government response was tabled in the House on June 20. 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 a report, on May 10, 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.
From September 1 to December 31, 2017, the Committee resumed its study of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and a draft report is being prepared. On September 20, Bob Zimmer was elected Committee Chair, and Nathan Cullen was elected Second Vice-Chair. The Committee studied Bill C‑58, An Act to amend the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, and reported it to the House with amendments on November 20. The Committee also examined the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2017-18, and reported the votes back to the House on November 30. The Committee considered the Certificate of Nomination of Nancy Bélanger to the Position of Commissioner of Lobbying and the Certificate of Nomination of Mario Dion to the Position of Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissionner, and recommended in its reports tabled December 7 and December 13 that the House approve the nominations.The Committee also held a Briefing session with Equifax Canada and a Briefing on Net Neutrality. Lastly, the Committee concluded its study on Privacy of Canadians at Airports, Borders and Travelling in the United States, and presented a report to the House, the Committee’s 10th, on December 13.
STANDING COMMITTEE ON ACCESS TO INFORMATION, PRIVACY AND ETHICS (ETHI) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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. TRAVEL EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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. STANDING COMMITTEE ON ACCESS TO INFORMATION, PRIVACY AND ETHICS (ETHI) (CONT’D)
MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to December 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 in relation to the 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 and undertook the study of Food Policy for Canada. From September 1 to December 31, 2017, the Committee completed its study of Non-Tariff Trade Barriers to the Sale of Agricultural Products and presented an eighth report to the House on November 6. The Committee held seven hearings regarding its study on Food Policy for Canada. A report was presented to the House, the Committee’s 10th, on December 11. It also undertook a new study on Climate Change and Water and Soil Conservation Issues, and held four hearings on the subject. The meeting of November 30, attended by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food and departmental officials, was spent considering the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2017-18. Lastly, Luc Berthold was elected Committee Vice-Chair on September 19, 2017, replacing Bev Shipley.
STANDING COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD (AGRI) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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. TRAVEL EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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. STANDING COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD (AGRI) (CONT’D)
MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to December 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 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. From September 1 to December 31, 2017, the Committee continued its study of Systemic Racism and Religious Discrimination which included hearing from 78 witnesses before beginning consideration of a draft report. On September 20, the Hon. Peter Van Loan was elected as the new First Vice-Chair of the Committee. On September 27, it presented to the House its Seventh Report entitled Women and Girls in Sport. On November 2, the Committee received a briefing from the Hon. Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, on the government's new cultural policy. The Committee also completed a study of Bill S-232, An Act respecting Canadian Jewish Heritage Month, as well as a study of Bill S-236, An Act to recognize Charlottetown as the birthplace of Confederation. The Committee reported both bills back to the House without amendment on November 29, 2017.
STANDING COMMITTEE ON CANADIAN HERITAGE (CHPC) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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 December 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 motion M‑39, Immigration to Atlantic Canada, following an order of reference received from the House on November 2, 2016. Between September 1 and December 31, 2017, the Committee held 24 meetings. On September 21, elections for the positions of both Chair and First Vice-Chair were conducted; Robert Oliphant was elected Chair and the Hon. Michelle Rempel was elected First Vice-Chair (in absentia). The Committee continued its study of motion M-39, Immigration to Atlantic Canada and, on October 26, the Committee presented its 13th Report, which sought to extend the reporting deadline contained in its order of reference; concurrence was granted by the House on the same day. Further to this, the Committee presented its 14th Report on November 9 entitled Immigration to Atlantic Canada: Moving to the Future. The Committee also undertook a study of Medical Inadmissibility of Immigrants, holding four meetings and hearing from 25 witnesses, and presenting its 15th Report on December 13, entitled Building an Inclusive Canada: Bringing the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act in line with Modern Values.
STANDING COMMITTEE ON CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION (CIMM) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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 December 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 A 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. During the period of September 1 to December 31, 2017, the Committee commenced a study on heritage preservation and protection in Canada. This study included seven meetings with 27 witnesses. The Committee tabled a report for this study on December 4. The Committee also continued its study of Bill C-323, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (rehabilitation of historic property), hearing from nine witnesses. The Committee reported back to the House in relation to this bill on November 30. The Committee also commenced its study of Bill C-57, An Act to amend the Federal Sustainable Development Act. The Committee reported this bill back to the House, with amendments, on December 13. The Committee also held a briefing with department officials and the Commissioner, in relation to the Reports of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development – Fall 2017, on October 31. On December 12, it held a Briefing on the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change. Finally the Committee elected the Hon. Ed Fast as First Vice-Chair on September 19.
STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (ENVI) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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. TRAVEL EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017)
1 Expenses accounted for cancelled travels do not take into consideration amounts available as credits for futures trips. 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. STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (ENVI) (CONT’D)
MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to December 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 10 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. The Committee held 28 meetings from September 1 to December 31, 2017. On September 19, the Hon. Pierre Poilievre was elected as the new First Vice-Chair of the Committee. The Committee heard from more than 300 witnesses and received more than 400 written briefs on its study of Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2018 Budget. Between September 19 and October 20, the Committee held meetings in Ottawa, Saskatoon, Vancouver, Yellowknife, Calgary, St. John’s, Halifax, Montréal, Windsor, and Toronto on this study. Periods of time were dedicated to audience remarks at the beginning and end of each meeting held outside Ottawa. During this time, the Committee also held two meetings on the study of Tax Planning Using Private Corporations. The written briefs received for this study were also shared with to the Department of Finance. On October 31, the Committee heard from the Governor of the Bank of Canada on the Report of the Bank of Canada on Monetary Policy, as well as the Parliamentary Budget Officer on the Economic and Fiscal Outlook. In November, the Committee considered Bill C-63, A second 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 without amendment on November 22. The Committee also heard from the Minister of Finance and the Minister of National Revenue, as well as their respective officials, on the votes from the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2017-18 which had been referred from the House. It reported them back to the House on November 27. The Committee then travelled to Washington, D.C., and New York, New York, to meet with various stakeholders and Members of Congress to complete its study of the Pre-Budget Consultations. The Committee’s 21st report, entitled Driving Inclusive Growth: Spurring Productivity and Competitiveness in Canada, was presented to the House on December 8.
STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE (FINA) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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 FINANCE (FINA) (CONT’D)
TRAVEL EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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 December 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, 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 — 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. From September 1 to December 31, 2017, the Committee continued its study of The Oceans Act’s Marine Protected Areas. In relation to this study, from October 16 to October 20, the Committee travelled to Halifax, Dartmouth, Sydney and Chéticamp, Nova Scotia, Gaspé, Quebec, and Shippagan and Bathurst, New Brunswick, to conduct site visits. The Committee studied Bill C-55, An Act to amend the Oceans Act and the Canada Petroleum Resources Act and reported it back to the House on December 11, with amendments. On October 31, the Committee held a Briefing on the Detailed Action Plan of Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation. On November 7, the Committee considered the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2017-18. Finally, on September 19, Todd Doherty was elected First Vice-Chair of the Committee.
STANDING COMMITTEE ON FISHERIES AND OCEANS (FOPO) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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. TRAVEL EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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. STANDING COMMITTEE ON FISHERIES AND OCEANS (FOPO) (CONT’D)
MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to December 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 End of 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 10, reported to the House on said appointments. On May 9, the Committee received a briefing from the Vice-Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament, H.E. Oksana Syroyid. On May 11, it 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, An Act to provide for the taking of restrictive measures in respect of foreign nationals responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights and to make related amendments to the Special Economic Measures Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and reported it back to the House with amendments, by depositing 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 two reports on its studies on the Situation of Yezidis, Christians and Other Religious and Ethnic Minorities in Syria and Iraq (presented on April 10) and the Human Rights Situation in South Sudan (presented on June 14). From September 1 to December 31, 2017, the Committee completed its study on the Situation in Eastern Europe and Central Asia 25 Years After the End of the Cold War and presented the report to the House on Wednesday, November 22. The Committee heard from the Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie on September 28, in relation to its study of Canada’s Development Financing Initiative. It began hearing witnesses concerning its study of the Provision of Assistance to Canadians in Difficulty Abroad (Consular Affairs), and received a briefing on its study of United States and Canadian Foreign Policy. From October 22 until October 27, the Committee travelled to Mexico City, Mexico, New York, New York, and Washington, D.C., in relation to its study of United States and Canadian Foreign Policy. From November 26 to December 6, it travelled to Beijing and Hong Kong, China, Hanoi, Vietnam, and Jakarta, Indonesia, in relation to its study of Canada’s Engagement in Asia. The Committee hosted Ojars Ericks Kalninš, Chairman, Foreign Affairs Committee of the 12th Saeima (Latvian Parliament), on October 31, 2017. During October and November the Committee held four meetings to study Bill C-47, An Act to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and the Criminal Code (amendments permitting the accession to the Arms Trade Treaty and other amendments). It was still under consideration by the Committee at the end of December. On Tuesday, November 21, the Committee received a briefing from H.E. Hashim Thaçi, President of the Republic of Kosovo. Finally, on September 21, the Hon. Erin O’Toole was elected as the new First Vice-Chair of the Committee. The Sub-Committee on International Human Rights held 22 meetings between September 1 and December 31, 2017. The Sub-Committee examined the matters of human rights situation of the Rohingya, natural resource extraction within Latin America, human rights defenders in Mexico, human trafficking in South Asia, human rights situation in Somalia, and child labour and modern slavery. STANDING COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (FAAE) (CONT’D)
STANDING COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (FAAE) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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 FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (FAAE) (CONT’D)
TRAVEL EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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 December 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 Communications Policy. Finally, on June 20, the Committee resumed its study of the Estimates Process with the appearance of the Parliamentary Budget Officer. During the period from September 1 to December 31, 2017, the Committee studied Bill C-24, An Act to amend the Salaries Act and to make a consequential amendment to the Financial Administration Act, and reported the bill back to the House without amendment on October 23. The Committee also considered the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2017-18, presenting its 11th Report to the House on November 29. The Committee continued its study of Changes to the Communications Policy and concluded it on December 4 by presenting its 12th Report to the House entitled Reaching Canadians with Effective Government Advertising. The Committee also initiated a study of the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business, hearing from 28 witnesses over four meetings. Furthermore, the Committee commenced a study of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) in Federal Procurement. Finally, the Committee considered the Departmental Performance Reports 2016-17 and held a Briefing on Government Information Technology Transformation.
STANDING COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND ESTIMATES (OGGO) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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 December 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 to the House 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 four meetings to the first study and two meetings to the two others and heard a total of nine witnesses on each study. 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. From September 1 to December 31, 2017, the Committee considered Bill C-45, An Act respecting cannabis and to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code and other Acts. During the course of the study, the Committee held eight meetings and heard from 120 witnesses. It reported the bill to the House with amendments on October 5. On September 21, Marilyn Gladu was elected as the new First Vice-Chair of the Committee. The Committee also continued its studies Development of a National Pharmacare Program and Antimicrobial Resistance, hearing from 27 witnesses over eight meetings. Additionally, the Committee held a Briefing on Report 4 – Oral Health for First Nations and Inuit, related to the Fall 2017 report of the Auditor General. The Committee also studied the Subject Matter of the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2017-18. Finally, the Committee began a study of Canada’s Food Guide.
STANDING COMMITTEE ON HEALTH (HESA) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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 December 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 three meetings, during which it heard nine witnesses, including the sponsor of the bill and representatives from the Department of Employment and Social Development, 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 May 31. 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. From September 1 to December 31, 2017, the Committee continued its study of Advancing Inclusion and Quality of Life for Canadian Seniors. After it had held 11 meetings on the topic, heard from 65 witnesses and reviewed 35 briefs, the Committee began writing its draft report. On September 26, the Hon. Steven Blaney was elected First Vice-Chair of the Committee. The Committee also selected the recipient of the 2017 Centennial Flame Research Award, Mr. Benjamin Fulton. On September 28, the Committee received a Briefing on Report 5 – Temporary Foreign Worker Program – ESDC, related to the Spring 2017 report of the Auditor General of Canada. Lastly, the Committee began a study of Experiential Learning and Pathways to Employment for Canadian Youth.
STANDING COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RESOURCES, SKILLS AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND THE STATUS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (HUMA) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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 December 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. From September 1 to December 31, 2017, the Committee commenced a study of Specific and Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements which included travel to Vancouver, British Columbia, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Quebec City, Quebec, Belleville, Ontario, and Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, and hearing from 89 witnesses. The Committee also completed its study 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, reporting the bill back to the House on October 6, 2017, without amendment. The Committee commenced a study on Fire Safety and Emergency Management in Indigenous Communities. On November 30, it received a Briefing on the Mandate Letter of the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and on the Mandate Letter of the Minister of Indigenous Services followed by consideration of the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2017-18. The Committee presented its 11th Report, on the Estimates, on December 1, 2017. On September 19, Cathy McLeod was elected as the new First Vice-Chair of the Committee.
STANDING COMMITTEE ON INDIGENOUS AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS (INAN) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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. TRAVEL EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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. STANDING COMMITTEE ON INDIGENOUS AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS (INAN) (CONT’D)
MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to December 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 they were 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. From September 1 to December 31, 2017, the Committee continued its study of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer and presented its Eighth Report to the House on November 23. Two meetings were dedicated to the consideration of the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2017-18, and the Committee reported them back to the House on December 4. Following an order of reference from the House in relation to the Statutory Review of Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation, the Committee held 13 meetings and heard from 41 witnesses before reporting its findings to the House in its 10th Report, presented on December 13. Furthermore, following a briefing from the Department of Industry and the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, on November 23, the Committee commenced its study of Broadband Connectivity in Rural Canada. Also, on December 7, the Committee considered the Order in Council Appointment of Mona Nemer to the Position of Chief Science Advisor. On September 19, the Hon. Maxime Bernier was elected as the new First Vice-Chair of the Committee.
STANDING COMMITTEE ON INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (INDU) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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. TRAVEL EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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. STANDING COMMITTEE ON INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (INDU) (CONT’D)
MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to December 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 and Sacramento, 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. From September 1 to December 31, 2017, the Committee continued and completed its study on Priorities of Canadian Stakeholders in Bilateral and Trilateral Trade in North America. It held 10 meetings in Ottawa and heard 34 witnesses, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The Committee traveled to the United States in September as part of this study. Committee members visited a number of businesses in Columbus, Ohio, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in addition to meeting several elected officials and business people. The Committee was to travel to Mexico City, Mexico, but had to cancel the trip when an earthquake struck the area. The Committee presented its Eighth Report to the House on December 12. On October 31, the Committee held a Meeting with a Delegation from Ukraine, attended by the Prime Minister H.E. Volodymyr Groysman, the First Vice Prime Minister H.E. Stepan Kubiv and the Ambassador of Ukraine to Canada H.E. Andriy Shevchenko. Members of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development and the Standing Committee on National Defence were invited to the meeting, and 30 MPs attended. The Committee conducted four studies during the period. Three meetings were held and 14 witnesses heard as part of the first study, Progressive Canadian Enterprises and SMEs Through Electronic Commerce. Three meetings were held and 17 witnesses questioned during the second study, Multiculturalism and International Trade. During the third study, Briefing on the Ongoing Negotiations on the North American Free Trade Agreement, Committee members questioned the chief Canadian negotiator for the NAFTA talks. The last study, Global Affairs Canada Update on Certain International Trade Agreements Negotiations, involved four senior officials and one meeting. The Committee welcomed the Auditor General of Canada as part of the study of Report 2 – Customs Duties, of the Spring 2017 Report of the Auditor General of Canada. Lastly, Dean Allison was elected Vice-Chair on September 20. STANDING COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE (CIIT) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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 December 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 December 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 the said 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. From September 1 to December 31, 2017, the Committee completed its study of Bill C-46. The Committee held six meetings, heard 70 witnesses and received 18 briefs before reporting the bill to the House with amendments on October 16, 2017. The Committee continued its study on Access to the Justice System, and completed the second part of the study concerning Legal Aid. It presented its report to the House on October 30. The Committee then considered Bill C‑51, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Department of Justice Act and to make consequential amendments to another Act. The Committee heard from 46 witnesses and received 17 briefs before reporting the bill to the House with amendments on November 20. The Committee also began a study on Counselling and Other Mental Health Supports for Jurors. The Committee held a meeting on December 4 regarding the Nomination of the Honourable Sheilah L. Martin to the Supreme Court of Canada. Lastly, the Hon. Rob Nicholson was elected Committee Vice-Chair on September 19.
STANDING COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS (JUST) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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 December 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, to the position of Senior Associate Deputy Minister of National Defence. The Committee then continued its study of Canada and the Defence of North America and adopted two reports on this question. 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 Abilities to Defend Itself and our Allies in the Event of an Attack by North Korea. During the period of September 1 to December 31, 2017, the Committee held 19 meetings. The Committee held one meeting to study Canada’s Abilities to Defend Itself and our Allies in the Event of an Attack by North Korea. The Committee then continued its study on Canada’s Involvement in NATO, holding a total of six meetings. The Committee then undertook a study on Canada and the Ukraine Crisis, holding a total of nine meetings prior to presenting its report on December 11, 2017. The Committee also studied the order in council appointments of Jody Thomas to the position of Deputy Minister of National Defence, Gordon Venner to the position of Associate Deputy Minister of National Defence, William Matthews to the position of Senior Associate Deputy Minister of National Defence, and Geneviève Bernatchez to the position of Judge Advocate General of the Canadian Armed Forces. The Committee also held one meeting on the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2017-18, reporting them on November 30, 2017. During this same period, from September 18 to 26, 2017, the Committee travelled to NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, then to Latvia and Ukraine in connection with its study on Canada’s Involvement in NATO. Finally, on October 2, James Bezan was elected the new First Vice-Chair of the Committee.
STANDING COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL DEFENCE (NDDN) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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. TRAVEL EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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. STANDING COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL DEFENCE (NDDN) (CONT’D)
MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to December 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 12 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 the third report relating to its study of The Future of Canada’s Oil and Gas, Mining and Nuclear Sectors: Innovation, Sustainable Solutions and Economic Opportunities, focussing 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. From September 1 to December 31, 2017, the Committee focused on two studies. The first concerned Strategic Electricity Inter-ties. The Committee heard 45 witnesses before presenting a report to the House on December 11. The other study concerned Secondary Supply Chain Products in the Forestry Sector in Canada and involved seven hearings. On September 20, Shannon Stubbs was elected Committee Vice-Chair.
STANDING COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES (RNNR) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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 December 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, 2017 the Committee concluded its study on 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 Related 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. 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 2016-17. From September 1 to December 31, 2017, the Committee held one meeting to discuss the Government’s Response to its Fifth Report entitled The Enumeration of Rights-Holders Under Section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms: Toward a Census that Supports the Charter. Also, from October 23 to 26, seven members of the Committee travelled to Brome-Missisquoi, Quebec, and to Cape Breton and Grand Pré, Nova Scotia, in relation to its Review of the Status of Official Languages in Minority Settings across Canada during which they met with various community representatives from the two official language minority groups. Additionally during this period, the Committee concluded its study of Air Canada’s Implementation of the Official Languages Act with the presentation of its Sixth Report to the House on November 2. Furthermore, the Committee held one meeting on the 2016 Census Language Data: Overestimation of the Growth of English in Quebec. The Committee also began its study on Access to Early Childhood Services in the Minority Language by hearing from the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development on November 30. Also, pursuant to Standing Order 111.1(1), the Certificate of Nomination of Raymond Théberge to the Position of Commissioner of Official Languages was referred to the Committee by the House on November 30 and the nominee appeared before the Committee on December 5 and 7. On December 8, the Committee presented its Seventh Report to the House, recommending the nominee’s appointment. Moreover, the Minister of Canadian Heritage appeared before the Committee on December 7 to discuss the Annual Report on Official Languages 2015-16. Finally, the Committee concluded its study on the Full Implementation of the Official Languages Act in the Canadian Justice System by presenting its Eighth Report to the House on December 12. On September 19, Alupa Clarke was elected as the new First Vice-Chair of the Committee. STANDING COMMITTEE ON OFFICIAL LANGUAGES (LANG) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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)
TRAVEL EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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 December 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. From September 1 to December 31, 2017, the Committee held 18 meetings and presented 13 reports to the House. During this period, the Committee conducted a Review of the Code of Conduct for Members of the House of Commons: Sexual Harassment, recommending changes to the Code in its 42nd Report. The Committee also studied Bill C-50, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (political financing), hearing from 16 witnesses before reporting it back to the House with amendments on October 23. The Committee undertook a study of Services and Facilities Provided to Members of Parliament with Young Children, which culminated in the Committee’s 48th Report, presented to the House on November 30. On November 7, the Committee began the Review of the House of Commons Electronic Petition System. On November 9, it received a Briefing on the Status of Labour Relations at the Parliamentary Protective Service and considered the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2017-18, presenting its 45th Report to the House on November 20. On November 9, the Committee also heard from Sheila Malcolmson, the sponsor of Bill C-352, An Act to amend the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and to provide for the development of a national strategy (abandonment of vessels), regarding her appeal of the designation of the Bill as non-votable by the Subcommittee on Private Members’ Business. The Committee concurred with the recommendation of the Subcommittee and presented its 46th Report to the House on November 20. During this reporting period, the Committee also initiated a study of the Creation of an Independent Commissioner Responsible for Leaders’ Debates. On September 21, Scott Reid was elected as the new First Vice-Chair of the Committee. The Subcommittee on Private Members’ Business met three times pursuant to Standing Order 91.1 to consider the votability of Private Members’ bills and motions. These meetings led to the presentation of four Committee reports to the House. STANDING COMMITTEE ON PROCEDURE AND HOUSE AFFAIRS (PROC) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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 PROCEDURE AND HOUSE AFFAIRS (PROC) (CONT’D)
MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to December 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 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 — 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. From September 1 to December 31, 2017, the Committee held 19 meetings and presented 10 reports to the House. During that time, the Committee studied most of the Spring 2017 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada, as well as three special examination reports on the Canadian Museum of Nature, Defence Construction Canada, and the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation. The Committee also studied the Public Accounts of Canada 2017 and initiated the study of the Fall 2017 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada. The Committee held a Briefing with the Canadian Audit and Accountability Foundation (CAAF) on the Public Accounts as well as two briefings on the Committee’s power to summon persons, papers and records with the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel. From September 10 to 12, six members, the Clerk and the two analysts participated in the 38th Annual Conference of the Canadian Council of Public Accounts Committees (CCPAC), in Fredericton, New Brunswick. From December 4 to 7, the Chair, the Vice-Chairs and the Clerk participated in the 2017 Westminster Workshop for Public Account Committees and the First Commonwealth Association of Public Accounts Committees (CAPAC) Conference, in London, United Kingdom.
STANDING COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ACCOUNTS (PACP) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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. TRAVEL EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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. STANDING COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ACCOUNTS (PACP) (CONT’D)
MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to December 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 one 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. From September 1 to December 31, 2017, the Committee elected the Hon. John McKay as its new Chair and Pierre Paul-Hus as new First Vice-Chair (on September 21). The Committee received a Briefing on the Road to Mental Readiness Program, as a follow-up to the Fifth Report of the Committee presented in October 2016 for its study of Operational Stress Injuries and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Public Safety Officers and First Responders. The Committee also held a joint meeting with the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration to receive a briefing on asylum seekers. Furthermore, the Committee examined Bill C-21, An Act to amend the Customs Act and reported it back to the House with an amendment on October 30. The Committee also initiated a study on Indigenous People in the Correctional System as well as a study on the Use of Ion Mobility Spectrometers by Correctional Service Canada. The Committee also studied the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2017-18. The Committee also began studying Bill C-59, An Act respecting national security matters, which was referred to the Committee before second reading. Finally, the Committee studied Bill C-66, An Act to establish a procedure for expunging certain historically unjust convictions and to make related amendments to other Acts, before reporting it back to the House without amendment, on December 12.
STANDING COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND NATIONAL SECURITY (SECU) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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. TRAVEL EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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. STANDING COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND NATIONAL SECURITY (SECU) (CONT’D)
MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to December 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 in the Committee’s Ninth Report, tabled on May 12. The Committee also continued its study of the Economic Security of Women in Canada. From September 1 to December 31, 2017, the Committee began by holding two meetings, on September 26 and October 3, respectively, for the election of its Chair, with Karen Vecchio being elected to this position on the latter day. The Committee then finished hearing witnesses as part of its study on the Economic Security of Women in Canada, and provided instructions for the drafting of the final report. Over the course of this study, which began in February 2017, 138 witnesses appeared. Finally, the Committee began a new study entitled Indigenous Women in the Federal Justice and Correctional Systems.
STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (FEWO) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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 December 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 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. The Committee met 20 times between September 1 and December 31, 2017. It considered Bill C‑49, An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act and other Acts respecting transportation and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, hearing from a total of 92 witnesses. The bill was adopted with amendments and was the subject of the Committee's 15th Report to the House on October 5. The Committee subsequently examined Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Motor Vehicle Safety Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act and reported it with amendments on October 19. It also examined Bill C‑48, An Act respecting the regulation of vessels that transport crude oil or persistent oil to or from ports or marine installations located along British Columbia's north coast and presented its 18th Report to the House on 29 November. On November 30, the Committee began its consideration of Bill C‑344, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (community benefit). This bill was passed without amendment and was the subject of the Committee’s 19th Report to the House on December 6. During this period, the Committee considered the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2017-18, and presented its 17th Report to the House on November 20. It also concluded its study on Infrastructure and Smart Communities and reported to the House on December 11. That same day, the Committee also reported to the House on its Water Quality study. In addition, the Committee elected Kelly Block Vice‑Chair on September 19.
STANDING COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNITIES (TRAN) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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 December 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. From September 1 to December 31, 2017, the Committee continued and completed its Comparative Study of Services to Veterans in Other Jurisdictions, hearing witnesses from France and Germany and presenting its Eighth Report to the House on December 13. It also proceeded to the study of Supplementary Estimates (B), 2017-18 hearing from the Minister of Veterans Affairs. On September 26, due to a change in the Committee’s membership, Phil McColeman was elected Vice-Chair.
STANDING COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS (ACVA) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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. TRAVEL EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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. STANDING COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS (ACVA) (CONT’D)
MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to December 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 subcommittee 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. During the period from September 1 to December 31, 2017, the Liaison Committee met once. During this meeting, it adopted its Sixth Report, on committee activities and expenditures between April 1, 2017, and August 31, 2017. It also received a briefing from House of Commons officials and the Analyst of the Committee. The Subcommittee on Committee Budgets (SBLI) met five times 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 received a briefing from House of Commons officials and the Analyst of the Committee in relation to the subcommittee’s mandate.
LIAISON COMMITTEE (LIAI) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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 December 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 December 31, 2017.
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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 ON THE LIBRARY OF PARLIAMENT (BILI) (CONT’D)
MEETINGS, WITNESSES AND REPORTS (April 1, 2017 to December 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, 2017, the Joint Committee examined a number of statutory instruments and held six meetings, during which it heard from a total of four witnesses representing 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. From September 1 to December 31, 2017, the Joint Committee continued examining various statutory instruments and held six meetings during which it heard from six witnesses representing the Department of Justice, the Department of Public Safety, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the University of Adelaide.
STANDING JOINT COMMITTEE FOR THE SCRUTINY OF REGULATIONS (REGS) (CONT’D)
EXPENDITURES (April 1, 2017 to December 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 December 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 December 31, 2017)STANDING COMMITTEES
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES BY COMMITTEE (April 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017) (CONT’D)STANDING COMMITTEES (CONT’D)
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES BY COMMITTEE (April 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017) (CONT’D)STANDING COMMITTEES (CONT’D)
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES BY COMMITTEE (April 1, 2017 to December 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 December 31, 2017)STANDING COMMITTEES
SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES BY COMMITTEE (April 1, 2017 to December 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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