LIAI Committee Report
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Standing Committees
Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy And Ethics (ETHI)
Mandate
The Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics studies matters related to the Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada, and certain issues related to the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner.
Summary of Committee Activity
From April 1 to August 31, 2018, the Committee completed its study Net Neutrality and presented its 14th Report to the House on May 9. The same day, the Committee reported on the Main Estimates 2018‑19 in its 15th Report, after hearing from four of the commissioners concerned. The Committee also commenced the study Breach of Personal Information Involving Cambridge Analytica and Facebook. Over the course of 13 meetings, the Committee heard witnesses including Facebook, AggregateIQ, Christopher Wylie, the United Kingdom Information Commissioner and the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. It reported its finding in an interim report presented to the House on June 19. The Committee intends to continue this study in the fall.
Membership (as of August 31, 2018)
Bob Zimmer (Chair), Nathaniel Erskine-Smith (Vice-Chair), Charlie Angus (Vice-Chair), Frank Baylis, Mona Fortier, Jacques Gourde, Hon. Peter Kent, Joyce Murray (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member), Michel Picard, Raj Saini, Anita Vandenbeld
Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures”.
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video Conferences ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget |
0 |
0 |
327 |
327 |
Breach of Personal Information Involving Cambridge Analytica and Facebook |
8,700 |
3,063 |
153 |
11,917 |
Total |
8,700 |
3,063 |
480 |
12,244 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.
Standing Committee and Subcommittee |
Total Number of Meetings |
Number of Televised Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Videoconferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (ETHI) |
17 |
10 |
7 |
0 |
34h25m |
35 |
3 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SETH) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
17 |
10 |
7 |
0 |
34h25m |
35 |
3 |
Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food (AGRI)
Mandate
The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food studies bills, government activities and expenditures, and issues related to Canada’s agriculture and agri-food industry.
Summary of Committee Activity
From April 1 to August 31, 2018, the Committee completed its study Role of Food Inspection Agencies in the Context of Free Trade Agreements and its study Climate Change and Water and Soil Conservation Issues. The latter study culminated in the Committee’s 11th Report, presented to the House on May 30. From May 6 to 11, the Committee travelled to St-Hyacinthe, Quebec; Guelph, Ontario; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; and Vancouver, British Columbia, for its study Advancements of Technology and Research in the Agriculture Industry that can Support Canadian Exports. The Committee also studied the Main Estimates 2018-19. On that matter, it met with the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and departmental officials on May 28. The Committee also began its study Mental Health Challenges that Canadian Farmers, Ranchers, and Producers Face. It held a briefing on genetically modified wheat in Alberta on June 20. The Committee also studied Bill C‑281, An Act to Establish a National Local Food Day.
Membership (as of August 31, 2018)
Pat Finnigan (Chair), Luc Berthold (Vice-Chair), Alistair MacGregor (Vice-Chair), John Barlow, Pierre Breton, Earl Dreeshen, Francis Drouin, Lloyd Longfield, Eva Nassif, Joe Peschisolido, Jean-Claude Poissant (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member)
Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures”.
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video Conferences ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget |
0 |
0 |
86 |
86 |
Climate Change and Water and Soil Conservation Issues |
0 |
0 |
86 |
86 |
Grain Transportation Backlog |
4,842 |
0 |
0 |
4,842 |
Role of Food Inspection Agencies in the Context of Free Trade Agreements |
0 |
0 |
43 |
43 |
Advancements of Technology and Research in the Agriculture Industry that can Support Canadian Exports |
14,490 |
1,025 |
172 |
15,687 |
Mental Health Challenges that Canadian Farmers, Ranchers, and Producers Face |
0 |
0 |
43 |
43 |
Total |
19 332 |
1,025 |
430 |
20,787 |
Travel Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Travel Expenditures”.
Study Name, Destinations and Date of Travel |
Number of Members |
Number of Staff |
Transportation ($) |
Accommodation ($) |
Per Diems ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Advancements of Technology and Research in the Agriculture Industry that can Support Canadian Exports — Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec; Guelph, Ontario; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; and Vancouver, British Columbia — May 6 to 11, 2018 |
7 |
6 |
34,317 |
11,934 |
5,450 |
1,660 |
53,361 |
Total |
7 |
6 |
34,317 |
11,934 |
5,450 |
1,660 |
53,361 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.
Standing Committee and Subcommittee |
Total Number of Meetings |
Number of Televised Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Videoconferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (AGRI) |
9 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
13h04m |
23 |
2 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SAGR) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
9 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
13h04m |
23 |
2 |
Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage (CHPC)
Mandate
The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage studies the policies and programs of the Department of Canadian Heritage and the organizations within the portfolio. These organizations are active in the fields of culture, heritage and human rights.
Summary of Committee Activity
From April 1 to August 31, 2018, the Committee continued its study Cultural Hubs and Cultural Districts in Canada. On May 31, the Committee studied Bill S-218, An Act respecting Latin American Heritage Month. The Chair reported the bill to the House on June 1, without amendment. The Committee also conducted a study on Main Estimates 2018‑19. The Committee concluded its study on the State of Canadian Museums. The Committee also commenced the study Gender Parity on the Boards and Senior Leadership Levels of Canadian Artistic and Cultural Organizations.
Membership (as of August 31, 2018)
Julie Dabrusin (Chair), Hon. Peter Van Loan (Vice-Chair), Pierre Nantel (Vice-Chair), Pierre Breton, Sean Casey (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member), Anju Dhillon, Julie Dzerowicz, Jim Eglinski, Richard Hébert, Gordie Hogg, Stéphane Lauzon (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member), Martin Shields, Arif Virani (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member)
Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures”.
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video Conferences ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
The State of Canadian Museums |
270 |
0 |
88 |
358 |
Cultural Hubs and Cultural Districts in Canada |
21,400 |
2,591 |
67 |
24,058 |
Gender Parity on the Boards and Senior Leadership Levels of Canadian Artistic and Cultural Organizations |
5,288 |
850 |
223 |
6,361 |
Remuneration Models for Artists and Creative Industries |
5,890 |
500 |
269 |
6,659 |
Total |
32,848 |
3,941 |
647 |
37,436 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.
Standing Committee and Subcommittee |
Total Number of Meetings |
Number of Televised Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Videoconferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (CHPC) |
16 |
1 |
10 |
0 |
28h33m |
97 |
1 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SCHP) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h27m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
17 |
1 |
10 |
0 |
29h0m |
97 |
1 |
Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM)
Mandate
The Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration studies matters related to immigration and citizenship. It has oversight of Citizenship and Immigration Canada and the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada and monitors federal multiculturalism policy.
Summary of Committee Activity
From April 1 to August 31, 2018, the Committee held 16 meetings and completed its study Immigration and Refugee Board’s Appointment, Training and Complaint Processes. The Committee held briefings on the issue of asylum seekers and considered the Main Estimates 2018‑19. The Committee also began the study Migration Challenges and Opportunities for Canada in the 21st Century, and travelled to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Kampala, Uganda; and visited the Kyangwali Refugee Settlement in Uganda. On July 16, the Committee met at the request of four members, pursuant to Standing Order 106(4), and agreed to conduct the study Impact of Irregular Crossing of Canada’s Southern Border. For that purpose, the Committee held three meetings on July 24 and heard testimony from 12 organizations, as well as the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and the Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development.
Membership (as of August 31, 2018)
Robert Oliphant (Chair), Hon. Michelle Rempel (Vice-Chair), Jenny Kwan (Vice-Chair), Leona Alleslev, Gary Anandasangaree, Serge Cormier (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member), Larry Maguire, Randeep Sarai, Marwan Tabbara, David Tilson, Nick Whalen
Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures”.
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video Conferences ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget |
0 |
0 |
2,685 |
2,685 |
Immigration and Refugee Board’s Appointment, Training and Complaint Processes |
1,879 |
1,338 |
0 |
3,216 |
Migration Challenges and Opportunities for Canada in the 21st Century |
363 |
0 |
897 |
1,260 |
Impact of Irregular Crossing of Canada’s Southern Border |
4,776 |
221 |
0 |
4,997 |
Total |
7,018 |
1,559 |
3,582 |
12,158 |
Travel Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Travel Expenditures”.
Study Name, Destinations and Date of Travel |
Number of Members |
Number of Staff |
Transportation ($) |
Accommodation ($) |
Per Diems ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Migration Challenges and Opportunities for Canada in the 21st Century — Kampala, and Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, Uganda; and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — June 2 to 9, 2018 |
6 |
3 |
55,809 |
12,444 |
2,885 |
2,926 |
74,063 |
Total |
6 |
3 |
55,809 |
12,444 |
2,885 |
2,926 |
74,063 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.
Standing Committee and Subcommittee |
Total Number of Meetings |
Number of Televised Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Videoconferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (CIMM) |
16 |
8 |
5 |
0 |
29h23m |
74 |
1 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SCIM) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h37m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
17 |
8 |
5 |
0 |
30h0m |
74 |
1 |
Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development (ENVI)
Mandate
The Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development studies the programs and legislation of Environment Canada, Parks Canada and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, as well as reports of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development.
Summary of Committee Activity
During the period of April 1 to August 31, 2018, the Committee continued its consideration of Bill C-69, An Act to enact the Impact Assessment Act and the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, to amend the Navigation Protection Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts. The Committee heard from 111 witnesses and received 150 briefs in relation to this study. The Committee reported the bill back to the House, with amendments, on May 29. The Committee also considered the Spring 2018 Reports of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development on May 1. The Committee studied the Main Estimates 2018-19 and reported these back to the House on June 8. The Committee also completed its study Clean Growth and Climate Change in Canada: Built Environment during this period by presenting a report to the House on June 18. Finally, on May 31, following a membership change, Alexandre Boulerice was elected Second Vice-Chair of the Committee.
Membership (as of August 31, 2018)
Deborah Schulte (Chair), Hon. Ed Fast (Vice-Chair), Alexandre Boulerice (Vice-Chair), John Aldag, William Amos, Mike Bossio, Darren Fisher, Joël Godin, Churence Rogers, Robert Sopuck
Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures”.
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video Conferences ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget |
0 |
0 |
4,339 |
4,339 |
Bill C-69, An Act to enact the Impact Assessment Act and the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, to amend the Navigation Protection Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts |
6,969 |
2,551 |
1,060 |
10,580 |
Reports of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development - Spring 2018 |
0 |
0 |
274 |
274 |
Main Estimates 2018-19: Vote 1 under Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, Votes 1, 5 and 10 under Department of the Environment and Votes 1 and 5 under Parks Canada Agency |
0 |
0 |
281 |
281 |
Total |
6,969 |
2,551 |
5,954 |
15,474 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.
Standing Committee and Subcommittee |
Total Number of Meetings |
Number of Televised Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Videoconferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (ENVI) |
18 |
7 |
2 |
1 |
48h51m |
114 |
3 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SENV) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h52m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
19 |
7 |
2 |
1 |
49h43m |
114 |
3 |
Standing Committee on Finance (FINA)
Mandate
The mandate of the Standing Committee on Finance is to study and report on all matters relating to the mandate, management and operation of selected federal departments and agencies, including the Department of Finance and the Canada Revenue Agency, and to conduct pre-budget consultations.
Summary of Committee Activity
From April 1 to August 31, 2018, the Committee held 22 meetings. The Committee continued its Statutory Review of the Proceeds of Crime and Terrorist Financing Act by holding three meetings in Ottawa and by travelling, from June 1 to June 9, to Toronto, Ontario; London, United Kingdom; Washington, D.C.; and New York, New York. On April 23, 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. On May 3, the Committee heard from the Ministers of Finance and National Revenue during its study of the Main Estimates 2018-19. The Committee also held 12 meetings to consider Bill C-74, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 27, 2018, and other measures, and reported the bill back to the House, with amendments, on May 23. Furthermore, the Committee held one meeting on the study Consumer Protection and Oversight in Relation to Schedule I Banks and one meeting on the consideration of the order in council appointment of Nada Seeman to the position of Director of the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada.
Membership (as of August 31, 2018)
Hon. Wayne Easter (Chair), Hon. Pierre Poilievre (Vice-Chair), Peter Julian (Vice-Chair), Dan Albas, Greg Fergus, Raj Grewal, Kamal Khera (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member), Tom Kmiec, Joël Lightbound (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member), Michael McLeod, Jennifer O’Connell, Francesco Sorbara
Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures”.
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video Conferences ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget |
0 |
0 |
932 |
932 |
Consumer Protection and Oversight in Relation to Schedule I Banks |
0 |
0 |
43 |
43 |
Statutory Review of the Proceeds of Crime and Terrorist Financing Act |
6,975 |
284 |
129 |
7,387 |
Bill C-74, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 27, 2018 and other measures |
11,883 |
2,163 |
2,166 |
16,212 |
Total |
18,858 |
2,447 |
3,270 |
24,574 |
Travel Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Travel Expenditures”.
Study Name, Destinations and Date of Travel |
Number of Members |
Number of Staff |
Transportation ($) |
Accommodation ($) |
Per Diems ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Statutory Review of the Proceeds of Crime and Terrorist Financing Act — Toronto, Ontario; London, United Kingdom; Washington, D.C., and New York, New York, United States of America — June 1 to 9, 2018 |
7 |
5 |
60,019 |
31,390 |
10,192 |
7,704 |
109,304 |
Total |
7 |
5 |
60,019 |
31,390 |
10,192 |
7,704 |
109,304 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.
Standing Committee and Subcommittee |
Total Number of Meetings |
Number of Televised Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Videoconferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (FINA) |
22 |
17 |
4 |
0 |
45h54 |
161 |
1 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFIN) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h35m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
23 |
17 |
4 |
0 |
46h29m |
161 |
1 |
Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans (FOPO)
Mandate
The Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans studies and reports on matters related to the federal role in the management of Canada’s fisheries and the safeguarding of its waters.
Summary of Committee Activity
From April 1 to August 31, 2018, the Committee continued and completed its studies The Ocean Act’s Marine Protected Areas, begun in April 2017, and Atlantic Canada Commercial Vessel Length and Licensing Policies. The Committee also studied Bill C-68, An Act to Amend the Fisheries Act and other Acts in consequence, and presented its report to the House, with amendments, on May 30. The Committee also studied the Main Estimates 2018-19. The Committee also began its study Current State of Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ Small Craft Harbours and in relation to that study, the Committee travelled to St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador; Magdalen Islands, Quebec; Summerside, Prince Edward Island; Miramichi, New Brunswick; and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, from June 10 to 15, to conduct site visits and informal meetings. On April 19, following a change in the membership of the Committee, Bernadette Jordan was elected Chair.
Membership (as of August 31, 2018)
Bernadette Jordan (Chair), Todd Doherty (Vice-Chair), Fin Donnelly (Vice-Chair), Mel Arnold, Terry Beech (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member), Pat Finnigan, Ken Hardie, Ken McDonald, Larry Miller, Robert Morrissey, Churence Rogers
Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures”.
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video Conferences ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget |
0 |
0 |
339 |
339 |
Atlantic Canada Commercial Vessel Length and Licensing Policies |
11,574 |
913 |
307 |
12,793 |
Bill C-68, An Act to amend the Fisheries Act and other Acts in consequence |
15,902 |
3,033 |
614 |
19,549 |
Total |
27,476 |
3,946 |
1,260 |
32,681 |
Travel Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Travel Expenditures”.
Study Name, Destinations and Date of Travel |
Number of Members |
Number of Staff |
Transportation ($) |
Accommodation ($) |
Per Diems ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Current State of Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ Small Craft Harbours — St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador; Magdalen Islands, Quebec; Charlottetown and Summerside, Prince Edward Island; Miramichi, New Brunswick; and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia — June 10 to 15, 2018 |
7 |
6 |
51,351 |
6,301 |
5,676 |
3,485 |
66,812 |
Total |
7 |
6 |
51,351 |
6,301 |
5,676 |
3,485 |
66,812 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.
Standing Committee and Subcommittee |
Total Number of Meetings |
Number of Televised Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Videoconferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (FOPO) |
16 |
2 |
5 |
0 |
26h54m |
56 |
4 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFOP) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
16 |
2 |
5 |
0 |
26h54m |
56 |
4 |
Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development (FAAE)
Mandate
The Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development studies matters related to international affairs, including Canada’s foreign policy and development assistance. The government department under the Committee’s scrutiny is the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development.
Summary of Committee Activity
From April 1 to August 31, 2018, the Committee held 12 meetings. During its study Main Estimates 2018-19, both the Minister of Foreign Affairsand the Minister of International Development appeared before the Committee on June 6 and June 7, respectively, and the Committee presented its 18th Report on the topic on Friday, June 8. Additionally, two new substantive studies were undertaken during this period, entitled Situations in Somalia, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo and Canada’s Sovereignty in the Arctic. From May 16 to May 25, the Committee traveled to Japan, South Korea and the Philippines as part of its study on Canada’s Engagement in Asia where members of the Committee conducted site visits and met with foreign dignitaries and members of civil society. Finally, the Committee continued its study Provision of Assistance to Canadians in Difficulty Abroad (Consular Affairs), proceeding to the consideration of a draft report. In this period, the Committee also met with several delegations, including one from Saudi Arabia and one from Ukraine.
From April 1 to August 31, 2018, the Subcommittee on International Human Rights (SDIR) met 15 times. The Subcommittee continued consideration of draft reports for its studies Human Rights Surrounding Natural Resource Extraction within Latin America and Child Labour and Modern Slavery during this period. The Subcommittee completed the study Human Rights Situation in Turkey and issued a statement in the form of a press release on May 10. On April 24, the Subcommittee heard from the Hon. Bob Rae on the human rights situation of the Rohingya. On May 8, the Subcommittee issued a statement in the form of a news release following two briefings on the Human Rights Situation in Iran. The Subcommittee also commenced the study Human Rights Situation in Democratic Republic of the Congo and issued a statement in the form of a press release on June 15. On June 7, the Subcommittee received a briefing on the human rights situation in Ukraine from members of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress. On June 14, the Subcommittee completed consideration of its report entitled A Call to Action: Ending the Use of All Forms of Child Labour in Supply Chains and presented the report to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development.
Membership of FAAE (as of August 31, 2018)
Hon. Robert D. Nault (Chair), Hon. Erin O’Toole (Vice-Chair), Hélène Laverdière (Vice-Chair), Ziad Aboultaif, Omar Alghabra (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member), Matt DeCourcey (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member), Garnett Genuis, Hon. Andrew Leslie (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member), Michael Levitt, Raj Saini, Jati Sidhu, Anita Vandenbeld, Borys Wrzesnewskyj
Membership of SDIR (as of August 31, 2018)
Michael Levitt (Chair), David Sweet (Vice-Chair), Cheryl Hardcastle (Vice-Chair), David Anderson, Peter Fragiskatos, Iqra Khalid, Marwan Tabbara
Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures”.
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video Conferences ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
FAAE – Operational Budget |
0 |
0 |
3,258 |
3,258 |
FAAE – Canada’s Engagement in Asia |
5,030 |
2,819 |
671 |
8,520 |
FAAE – Hospitality |
0 |
0 |
1,295 |
1,295 |
FAAE – Human Rights Situation in Turkey |
0 |
2,588 |
646 |
3,234 |
SDIR – Operational Budget |
0 |
0 |
1,569 |
1,569 |
SDIR – Briefing on the Human Rights Situation of the Rohingya |
0 |
0 |
189 |
189 |
SDIR – Briefing on the Human Rights Situation in Iran |
5,295 |
708 |
0 |
6,004 |
SDIR – Briefing on the Human Rights Situation in Ukraine |
0 |
0 |
257 |
257 |
SDIR – Human Rights Situation in Democratic Republic of the Congo |
635 |
250 |
439 |
1,323 |
Total |
10,960 |
6,365 |
8,324 |
25,650 |
Travel Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Travel Expenditures”.
Study Name, Destinations and Date of Travel |
Number of Members |
Number of Staff |
Transportation ($) |
Accommodation ($) |
Per Diems ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Canada’s Engagement in Asia — Tokyo, Japan; Seoul, South Korea; and Manila, Philippines — May 16 to 25, 2018 |
7 |
3 |
97,679 |
27,360 |
12,692 |
9,982 |
147,712 |
Total |
7 |
3 |
97,679 |
27,360 |
12,692 |
9,982 |
147,712 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.
Standing Committee and Subcommittees |
Total Number of Meetings |
Number of Televised Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Videoconferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (FAAE) |
12 |
4 |
3 |
0 |
20h53m |
37 |
1 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFAA) |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1h32m |
0 |
0 |
Subcommittee on International Human Rights (SDIR) |
15 |
3 |
6 |
0 |
13h17m |
19 |
0 |
Total |
29 |
7 |
9 |
0 |
35h42m |
56 |
1 |
Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO)
Mandate
The Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates studies the effectiveness and proper functioning of government operations, including the estimates process and the expenditure plans of central departments and agencies.
Summary of Committee Activity
During the period from April 1 to August 31, 2018, the Committee continued its studies Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business and Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) in Federal Procurement, capturing findings from both studies in its 15th Report, Modernizing Federal Procurement for Small and Medium Enterprises, Women-Owned and Indigenous Businesses, presented to the House on June 20. Pursuant to the Order of Reference from the House of February 2, the Committee considered the Order in Council appointment of Jessica Lee McDonald to the position of Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Canada Post Corporation and the Order in Council appointment of Alexander Adrian Jeglic to the position of Procurement Ombudsman. The Committee also dedicated a single meeting to the study Name-Blind Recruitment Pilot Project, undertaken by the Treasury Board Secretariat and Public Service Commission. On May 8, Daniel Blaikie was elected the Second Vice-Chair following a change in the membership of the Committee. In addition, the Committee studied the Main Estimates 2018-19, hearing from 38 witnesses over six meetings. The Committee also studied the Reports on Plans and Priorities 2018-19 of several departments, and continued its studies Estimates Process and Phoenix Pay System, holding two meetings for each during the period. Following recent changes to the Estimates process, the committee dedicated two meetings in this period to its ongoing study of the Estimates Process.
Membership (as of August 31, 2018)
Tom Lukiwski (Chair), Yasmin Ratansi (Vice-Chair), Daniel Blaikie (Vice-Chair), Ramez Ayoub, Francis Drouin, Majid Jowhari, Pat Kelly, Steven MacKinnon (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member), Kelly McCauley, Alexendra Mendès, Joyce Murray (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member), Kyle Peterson
Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures”.
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video Conferences ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget |
0 |
0 |
3,290 |
3,290 |
Estimates Process |
0 |
0 |
599 |
599 |
Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) in Federal Procurement |
0 |
500 |
0 |
500 |
Total |
0 |
500 |
3,889 |
4,389 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.
Standing Committee and Subcommittee |
Total Number of Meetings |
Number of Televised Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Videoconferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (OGGO) |
18 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
31h40m |
101 |
1 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SOGG) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
18 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
31h40m |
101 |
1 |
Standing Committee on Health (HESA)
Mandate
The Standing Committee on Health studies issues that relate to Health Canada, including bills and regulations. It also has oversight of four health-related agencies, including the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Summary of Committee Activity
During the period of April 1 to August 31, 2018, the Committee held 12 meetings and finalized three studies which had begun prior to April 1st: one on Antimicrobial Resistance, for which the Committee presented its 16th Report to House on May 1, one on Canada’s Food Guide, for which the Committee sent a letter to the Minister of Health on August 10, and one on Bill C‑326, An Act to amend the Department of Health Act (drinking water guidelines), which was reported to the House with amendments. The Committee also presented its 14th Report, on its study Development of a National Pharmacare Program, to the House on April 18. Four new studies began in this period, two of which were completed: Bill S‑228, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (prohibiting food and beverage marketing directed at children), reported to the House with amendments, and Pre-Mixed Drinks Combining High Alcohol, Caffeine and Sugar Content. The two other studies, which the Committee plans to continue in the fall are Organ Donation and Diabetes Strategies in Canada and Abroad. In addition, the Committee studied the Main Estimates 2018‑19 during this period.
Membership (as of August 31, 2018)
Bill Casey (Chair), Marilyn Gladu (Vice-Chair), Don Davies (Vice-Chair), Ramez Ayoub, Doug Eyolfson, Ben Lobb, Ron McKinnon, John Oliver, Sonia Sidhu, Len Webber
Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures”.
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video Conferences ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget |
0 |
0 |
217 |
217 |
Canada’s Food Guide |
0 |
650 |
0 |
650 |
Bill C-326, An Act to amend the Department of Health Act (drinking water guidelines) |
0 |
0 |
70 |
70 |
Bill S-228, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (prohibiting food and beverage marketing directed at children) |
2,321 |
0 |
428 |
2,749 |
Organ Donation |
4,144 |
450 |
140 |
4,734 |
Pre-Mixed Drinks Combining High Alcohol, Caffeine, and Sugar Content |
3,807 |
3,275 |
352 |
7,434 |
Diabetes Strategies in Canada and Abroad |
4,817 |
0 |
155 |
4,972 |
Total |
15,089 |
4,375 |
1,362 |
20,826 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.
Standing Committee and Subcommittee |
Total Number of Meetings |
Number of Televised Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Videoconferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (HESA) |
12 |
1 |
5 |
0 |
19h06m |
68 |
5 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SHES) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
12 |
1 |
5 |
0 |
19h06m |
68 |
5 |
Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status Of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA)
Mandate
The Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities studies employment, labour, income security, skills development and disability issues, as well as programs administered by Employment and Social Development Canada. The Committee also administers the Centennial Flame Research Award.
Summary of Committee Activity
From April 1 to August 31, 2018, the Committee completed its study of Bill C-65, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (harassment and violence), the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act and the Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 1, reporting the Bill to the House, with amendments, on April 23. The Committee also completed its study of Bill C-62, An Act to amend the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act and other Acts, reporting the bill back to the House on June 11, without amendment. The Committee continued its study Experiential Learning and Pathways to Employment for Canadian Youth. The Committee also considered the Main Estimates 2018-19, presenting its 10th Report on June 11, and launched the 2018 Centennial Flame Research Award, inviting Canadians with disabilities to apply.
Membership (as of August 31, 2018)
Bryan May (Chair), Hon. Steven Blaney (Vice-Chair), Brigitte Sansoucy (Vice-Chair), Rodger Cuzner (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member), Rosemarie Falk, Mona Fortier, Stéphane Lauzon (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member), Wayne Long, Robert Morrissey, Dan Ruimy, Ramesh Sangha, Adam Vaughan (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member), Mark Warawa
Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures”.
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video Conferences ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget |
0 |
0 |
488 |
488 |
Experiential Learning and Pathways to Employment for Canadian Youth |
9,323 |
850 |
287 |
10,460 |
Bill C-65, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (harassment and violence), the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act and the Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 1 |
646 |
0 |
0 |
646 |
Bill C-62, An Act to amend the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act and other Acts |
2,668 |
0 |
287 |
2,955 |
Total |
12,637 |
850 |
1,062 |
14,549 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.
Standing Committee and Subcommittee |
Total Number of Meetings |
Number of Televised Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Videoconferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (HUMA) |
11 |
2 |
4 |
0 |
18h59m |
63 |
3 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SHUM) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
11 |
2 |
4 |
0 |
18h59m |
63 |
3 |
Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAN)
Mandate
The Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs reviews, examines and reports on issues affecting Aboriginal Canadians and northerners.
Summary of Committee Activity
From April 1 to August 31, 2018, the Committee concluded its study of Bill C-262, An Act to ensure that the laws of Canada are in harmony with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The Chair reported the Bill to the House on May 9, without amendment. On May 22, the Committee elected Rachel Blaney as Second Vice-Chair. The Committee also conducted the study Main Estimates 2018-19, with the Chair reporting the same to the House on May 30. The Committee concluded its study Fire Safety and Emergency Management in Indigenous Communities. The Chair presented a report entitled From the Ashes: Reimagining Fire Safety and Emergency Management in Indigenous Communities to the House on June 19. The Committee also commenced the study Long-Term Care on Reserve.
Membership (as of August 31, 2018)
Hon. Maryann Mihychuk (Chair), Cathy McLeod (Vice-Chair), Rachel Blaney (Vice-Chair), William Amos, Gary Anandasangaree, Mike Bossio, T.J. Harvey, Yvonne Jones (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member), Dan Vandal, Arnold Viersen, Kevin Waugh
Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures”.
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video Conferences ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Fire Safety and Emergency Management in Indigenous Communities |
2,209 |
0 |
74 |
2,283 |
Bill C-262, An Act to ensure that the laws of Canada are in harmony with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples |
16,659 |
4,383 |
223 |
21,265 |
Long-Term Care on Reserve |
5,415 |
1,250 |
74 |
6,740 |
Total |
24,284 |
5,633 |
372 |
30,288 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.
Standing Committee and Subcommittee |
Total Number of Meetings |
Number of Televised Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Videoconferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (INAN) |
15 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
23h03m |
85 |
3 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SINA) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
15 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
23h03m |
85 |
3 |
Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology (INDU)
Mandate
The Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology studies and reports on legislation, the activities and spending of Industry Canada and its portfolio members, and other issues related to industry and technology capability; scientific research and development; telecommunications policy; investment, trade, small business and tourism; and rules and services that support the effective operation of the marketplace.
Summary of Committee Activity
From April 1 to August 31, 2018, the Committee continued its Statutory Review of the Copyright Act. The Committee heard from 113 witnesses over 22 meetings held both in Ottawa and when the Committee traveled, from May 7 to 12, to Halifax, Nova Scotia; Montreal, Quebec; Toronto, Ontario; Winnipeg, Manitoba; and Vancouver, British Columbia, hearing from 54 individuals at open mic sessions. The Committee dedicated two meetings to the consideration of the Main Estimates 2018-19 and reported them back to the House on May 22. On April 17, the Committee presented its 11th Report entitled Broadband Connectivity in Rural Canada: Overcoming the Digital Divide. Following a change in the membership of the Committee, Matt Jeneroux was elected Vice-Chair on June 14th.
Membership (as of August 31, 2018)
Dan Ruimy (Chair), Matt Jeneroux (Vice-Chair), Brain Masse (Vice-Chair), Frank Baylis, Majid Jowhari, Hon. Mike Lake, David Lametti (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member), Dane Lloyd, Alaina Lockhart (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member), Lloyd Longfield, Hon. Mary Ng, Terry Sheehan, Kate Young (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member)
Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures”.
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video Conferences ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget |
0 |
0 |
349 |
349 |
Statutory Review of the Copyright Act |
13,108 |
0 |
1,031 |
14,138 |
Total |
13,108 |
0 |
1,380 |
14,488 |
Travel Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Travel Expenditures”.
Study Name, Destinations and Date of Travel |
Number of Members |
Number of Staff |
Transportation ($) |
Accommodation ($) |
Per Diems ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Statutory Review of the Copyright Act — Halifax, Nova Scotia; Montréal, Quebec Toronto, Ontario; Winnipeg, Manitoba; and Vancouver, British Columbia — May 7 to 12, 2018 |
7 |
10 |
34,311 |
15,849 |
3,933 |
40,494 |
94,587 |
Total |
7 |
10 |
34,311 |
15,849 |
3,933 |
40,494 |
94,587 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.
Standing Committee and Subcommittee |
Total Number of Meetings |
Number of Televised Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Videoconferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (INDU) |
24 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
45h09m |
175 |
1 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SIND) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
24 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
45h09m |
175 |
1 |
Standing Committee on International Trade (CIIT)
Mandate
The Standing Committee on International Trade studies and reports on such matters as international trade policy, and the global trade and investment environment.
Summary of Committee Activity
From April 1 to August 31, 2018, the Committee held 13 meetings. Its work focused essentially on the study Potential Canada‑Mercosur Free Trade Agreement during which it heard from 31 witnesses over six meetings. The Committee also presented three reports to the House that resulted from previously held meetings: the Ninth Report, entitled E‑Commerce: Certain Trade‑Related Priorities of Canada’s Firms, on April 26; the 10th Report, entitled Multiculturalism: Its Contribution to Canada’s International Trade and Investment Activities, on May 3; and the 11th Report, entitled Expanding Trade and Investment with Selected Asia-Pacific Countries: Report on a Fact-Finding Mission to Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, on June 14. The Committee travelled to Washington, D.C., in May for a meeting with the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, as well as with business people and union representatives. That visit was part of the Committee’s study Priorities of Canadian Stakeholders Having an Interest in Bilateral and Trilateral Trade in North America. The Committee wrapped up the period with meetings on Canada‑U.S. trade relations. It invited interested parties to submit briefs on the subject before July 31, 2018.
Membership (as of August 31, 2018)
Hon. Mark Eyking (Chair), Dean Allison (Vice-Chair), Tracey Ramsey (Vice-Chair), Colin Carrie, Sukh Dhaliwal, Peter Fonseca, Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member), Randy Hoback, Linda Lapointe, Hon. Andrew Leslie (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member), Karen Ludwig, Kyle Peterson
Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures”.
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video Conferences ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget |
0 |
0 |
344 |
344 |
Potential Canada–Mercosur Free Trade Agreement |
7,532 |
1,875 |
129 |
9,536 |
Impact of Tariffs on Canadian Businesses, Companies and Workers |
3,873 |
250 |
409 |
4,532 |
Total |
11,405 |
2,125 |
882 |
14,412 |
Travel Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Travel Expenditures”.
Study Name, Destinations and Date of Travel |
Number of Members |
Number of Staff |
Transportation ($) |
Accommodation ($) |
Per Diems ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Priorities of Canadian Stakeholders Having an Interest in Bilateral and Trilateral Trade in North America, Between Canada, United States and Mexico — Washington, D.C., United States of America — May 22 to 24, 2018 |
6 |
3 |
15,728 |
8,647 |
2,665 |
2,239 |
29,277 |
Total |
6 |
3 |
15,728 |
8,647 |
2,665 |
2,239 |
29,277 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.
Standing Committee and Subcommittee |
Total Number of Meetings |
Number of Televised Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Videoconferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (CIIT) |
13 |
3 |
5 |
0 |
19h37m |
65 |
3 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SCII) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
13 |
3 |
5 |
0 |
19h37m |
65 |
3 |
Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights (JUST)
Mandate
The Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights studies the bills, policies, programs and spending of the Department of Justice and the six federal agencies related to its portfolio.
Summary of Committee Activity
During the period of April 1 to August 31, 2018, the Committee completed its study Counselling and Other Mental Health Supports for Jurors and presented a report to the House on May 22. The Committee then held a press conference to share the study’s findings. The Committee continued holding public hearings as part of its study Human Trafficking in Canada. It also studied Bill C‑375, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (presentence report) and reported it back to the House, with one amendment, on May 10. The Committee also examined Bill S‑210, An Act to amend An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Civil Marriage Act and the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, and reported it back to the House, without amendment, on the same date. One meeting, on June 5, was devoted to the study of the Main Estimates 2018-19, with the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and departmental officials. The Committee also began its study of Bill C‑75, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.
Membership (as of August 31, 2018)
Anthony Housefather (Chair), Hon. Rob Nicholson (Vice-Chair), Murray Rankin (Vice-Chair), Randy Boissonnault, Michael Cooper, Ali Ehsassi, Colin Fraser, Iqra Khalid, Dave MacKenzie, Ron McKinnon, Marco Mendicino (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member)
Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures”.
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video Conferences ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget |
0 |
0 |
2,872 |
2,872 |
Counselling and Other Mental Health Supports for Jurors |
0 |
0 |
375 |
375 |
Human Trafficking in Canada |
10,761 |
1,900 |
490 |
13,151 |
Bill C-375, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (presentence report) |
1,190 |
161 |
339 |
1,690 |
Total |
11,951 |
2,061 |
4,076 |
18,088 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.
Standing Committee and Subcommittee |
Total Number of Meetings |
Number of Televised Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Videoconferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (JUST) |
13 |
2 |
4 |
0 |
18h20m |
46 |
4 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SJUS) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
13 |
2 |
4 |
0 |
18h20m |
46 |
4 |
Standing Committee on National Defence (NDDN)
Mandate
The Standing Committee on National Defence studies the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces, as well as the domestic, continental and international security environment.
Summary of Committee Activity
During the period of April 1 to August 31, 2018, the Standing Committee on National Defence held 15 meetings. The Committee held four meetings for its study entitled Canada’s Contributions to International Peacekeeping, seven meetings on Canada’s Involvement in NATO, one meeting on the Main Estimates 2018-19, one meeting on Canada and the Ukraine Crisis and two meetings on Moldova’s geopolitical and military interests. Three reports were presented: one on the Main Estimates on May 30; one on Canada’s involvement in NATO, entitled Canada and NATO: An Alliance Forged in Strength and Reliability, on June 18; and an interim report on Moldova on June 20. The Committee also met with a delegation of Ukrainian Members of Parliament.
Membership (as of August 31, 2018)
Stephen Fuhr (Chair), James Bezan (Vice-Chair), Randall Garrison (Vice-Chair), Leona Alleslev, Darren Fisher, Cheryl Gallant, Mark Gerretsen, Yves Robillard, Sherry Romanado (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member), Sven Spengemann, David Yurdiga
Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures”.
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video Conferences ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget |
0 |
0 |
1,995 |
1,995 |
Canada’s Involvement in NATO |
0 |
0 |
1,334 |
1,334 |
Canada’s Contributions to International Peacekeeping |
1,974 |
0 |
477 |
2,451 |
Hospitality |
0 |
0 |
390 |
390 |
Total |
1,974 |
0 |
4,196 |
6,170 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.
Standing Committee and Subcommittee |
Total Number of Meetings |
Number of Televised Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Videoconferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (NDDN) |
15 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
24h38m |
27 |
3 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SNDD) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
15 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
24h38m |
27 |
3 |
Standing Committee on Natural Resources (RNNR)
Mandate
The Standing Committee on Natural Resources studies bills, government activities and expenditures, and issues related to Canada’s energy, forest, minerals and metals, and earth sciences sectors.
Summary of Committee Activity
From April 1 to August 31, 2018, the Committee completed its study of Bill C-354, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood), and reported it back to the House on April 16, with one amendment. The Committee then worked on drafting a report in relation to its study Secondary Supply Chain Products in the Forestry Sector in Canada. That report, the Committee’s Ninth, was presented to the House on May 4. Beginning in late April, the Committee held 12 public hearings for its study Current State and Future of National Energy Data.
Membership (as of August 31, 2018)
James Maloney (Chair), Shannon Stubbs (Vice-Chair), Richard Cannings (Vice-Chair), Ted Falk, T.J. Harvey, Hon. Mary Ng, Jamie Schmale, Marc Serré, Geng Tan, Nick Whalen
Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures”.
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video Conferences ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget |
0 |
0 |
165 |
165 |
Secondary Supply Chain Products in the Forestry Sector in Canada |
0 |
0 |
130 |
130 |
Bill C-354, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood) |
1,435 |
0 |
0 |
1,435 |
Current State and Future of National Energy Data |
11,584 |
3,719 |
714 |
16,016 |
Total |
13,019 |
3,719 |
1,009 |
17,746 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.
Standing Committee and Subcommittee |
Total Number of Meetings |
Number of Televised Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Videoconferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (RNNR) |
15 |
0 |
9 |
0 |
23h11m |
59 |
1 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SRNN) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
15 |
0 |
9 |
0 |
23h11m |
59 |
1 |
Standing Committee on Official Languages (LANG)
Mandate
The mandate of the Standing Committee on Official Languages includes, among other matters, the review of official language policies and programs, including reports of the Commissioner of Official Languages.
Summary of Committee Activity
From April 1 to August 31, 2018, the Committee completed its study Review of Literacy and Numeracy Support Programs in Canada and presented its Ninth Report to the House on April 19. During this period, the Committee also completed its study Access to Early Childhood Services in the Minority Language and presented its 10th Report to the House on May 8. The Committee continued hearing from witnesses for its study Review of Support Programs for Official Language Minority Community Media. The Committee completed that study and presented its 11th Report to the House on June 18. On May 7, the Committee held a follow-up meeting on the study it had previously conducted on the Roadmap and Immigration in Francophone Minority Communities. The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship appeared before the Committee during that meeting. The Committee also held a meeting as part of its study Issues Related to French-Language Training in the Field of Nursing in Canada to get an update from stakeholders on the matter. The Committee completed its study Review of the Status of Official Languages in Minority Settings Across Canada and presented its 12th Report to the House on June 20.
Membership (as of August 31, 2018)
Hon. Denis Paradis (Chair), Alupa Clarke (Vice-Chair), François Choquette (Vice-Chair), René Arsenault, Sylvie Boucher, Sean Casey (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member), Bernard Généreux, Linda Lapointe, Paul Lefebvre, Darrell Samson, Dan Vandal
Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures”.
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video Conferences ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget |
2,620 |
0 |
43 |
2,663 |
Issues Related to French-Language Training in the Field of Nursing in Canada |
1,780 |
585 |
86 |
2,451 |
Review of Support Programs for Official Language Minority Community Media |
1,455 |
950 |
43 |
2,448 |
Review of Literacy and Numeracy Support Programs in Canada |
1,087 |
0 |
43 |
1,130 |
Access to Early Childhood Services in the Minority Language |
899 |
0 |
172 |
1,071 |
Total |
7,841 |
1,535 |
387 |
9,763 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.
Standing Committee and Subcommittee |
Total Number of Meetings |
Number of Televised Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Videoconferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (LANG) |
12 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
16h01m |
13 |
4 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SLAN) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
12 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
16h01m |
13 |
4 |
Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs (PROC)
Mandate
The Procedure and House Affairs Committee studies and reports on the rules and practices of the House and its committees, electoral matters, questions of privilege, MP conflicts of interest, internal administration of the House, and services and facilities for MPs.
Summary of Committee Activity
From April 1 to August 31, 2018, the Committee held 21 meetings and presented nine reports to the House. The Committee completed its study Use of Indigenous Languages in Proceedings of the House of Commons, presenting its 66th Report to the House on June 19. The Committee also studied the Main Estimates 2018-19, reporting them back to the House on April 26. On May 8, the Committee continued its Review of the House of Commons Electronic Petitions System. Pursuant to the Order of Reference from the House of May 8, the Committee also considered the Certificate of Nomination of Stéphane Perrault to the Position of Chief Electoral Officer. In addition, the Committee held two meetings to consider the report of the Subcommittee on the Code of Conduct for Members of the House of Commons: Sexual Harassment, recommending numerous revisions to the Code in its 64th Report, which was presented to the House on June 4 and concurred in on June 20. Lastly, the Committee commenced its study of Bill C-76, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and other Acts and to make certain consequential amendments, hearing from 56 witnesses over the course of seven meetings.
The Subcommittee on the Code of Conduct for Members of the House of Commons: Sexual Harassment (SCCC) met four times during this period before reporting back to PROC on May 8.
During this period, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1, the Subcommittee on Private Members’ Business (SMEM) met once to consider the votability of private Members’ bills and motions, which led to the Committee’s 67th Report, presented to the House on June 20.
Membership of PROC (as of August 31, 2018)
Hon. Larry Bagnell (Chair), Blake Richards (Vice-Chair), David Christopherson (Vice-Chair), Chris Bittle, Andy Fillmore (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member), David de Burgh Graham, Kevin Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member), John Nater, Scott Reid, Ruby Sahota, Scott Simms, Hon. Filomena Tassi
Membership of SCCC (as of August 31, 2018)
Hon. Larry Bagnell (Chair), Chris Bittle, John Brassard, Sheila Malcolmson, Hon. Lisa Raitt, Ruby Sahota, Hon. Filomena Tassi
Membership of SMEM (as of August 31, 2018)
Hon. Filomena Tassi (Chair), Rachel Blaney, David de Burgh Graham, Blake Richards
Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures”.
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video Conferences ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget |
0 |
0 |
2,330 |
2,330 |
Use of Indigenous Languages in Proceedings of the House of Commons |
1,646 |
350 |
677 |
2,673 |
Bill C-76, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and other Acts and to make certain consequential amendments |
6,931 |
3,742 |
0 |
10,672 |
Total |
8,577 |
4,092 |
3,007 |
15,675 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.
Standing Committee and Subcommittees |
Total Number of Meetings |
Number of Televised Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Videoconferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (PROC) |
21 |
2 |
6 |
0 |
49h11m |
92 |
9 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SPRO) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1h16m |
0 |
0 |
Subcommittee on Private Members’ Business (SMEM) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h09m |
0 |
0 |
Subcommittee on the Code of Conduct for Members of the House of Commons: Sexual Harassment (SCCC) |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
04h15m |
8 |
0 |
Total |
27 |
2 |
6 |
0 |
54h51m |
100 |
9 |
Standing Committee on Public Accounts (PACP)
Mandate
The mandate of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts is to review and report on the Public Accounts of Canada and all reports of the Auditor General of Canada.
Summary of Committee Activity
From April 1 to August 31, 2018, the Committee held 15 meetings and presented six reports to the House. During that time the Committee continued to study the Fall 2017 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada and the Auditor General of Canada’s Special Examination Reports on Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and the National Capital Commission. The Committee also studied the Main Estimates 2018-19 and presented a report to the House. The Committee began studying the 2018 Spring Reports of the Auditor General of Canada on May 31 and had a meeting with the Auditor General concerning the Message from the Auditor General of Canada. On June 12, the Committee received a briefing from the Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet in relation to the Message from the Auditor General of Canada in the 2018 Spring Reports concerning the culture of the Public Service of Canada.
Membership (as of August 31, 2018)
Hon. Kevin Sorenson (Chair), Alexandra Mendès (Vice-Chair), David Christopherson (Vice-Chair), Chandra Arya, Shaun Chen, Gérard Deltell, Paul Lefebvre, Steven MacKinnon (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member), Rémi Massé, Joyce Murray (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member), Alexander Nuttall, Jean Yip
Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures”.
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video Conferences ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget |
0 |
0 |
1,319 |
1,319 |
Total |
0 |
0 |
1,319 |
1,319 |
Travel Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Travel Expenditures”.
Study Name, Destinations and Date of Travel |
Number of Members |
Number of Staff |
Transportation ($) |
Accommodation ($) |
Per Diems ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Annual Conference of the Canadian Council of Public Accounts Committees (CCPAC) and Canadian Council of Legislative Auditors (CCOLA) Annual Conference — Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island — September 23 to 25, 2018 |
7 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4,000 |
4,000 |
Total |
7 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4,000 |
4,000 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.
Standing Committee and Subcommittee |
Total Number of Meetings |
Number of Televised Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Videoconferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (PACP) |
15 |
9 |
0 |
0 |
22h01m |
39 |
6 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SPAC) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
15 |
9 |
0 |
0 |
22h01m |
39 |
6 |
Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security (SECU)
Mandate
The Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security reviews legislation, policies, programs and expenditure plans of government departments and agencies responsible for public safety and national security, policing and law enforcement, corrections and conditional release of federal offenders, emergency management, crime prevention and the protection of Canada’s borders.
Summary of Committee Activity
From April 1 to August 31, 2018, the Committee completed its study of Bill C-59, An Act respecting national security matters, presenting a report to the House on May 3. The Committee also studied Bill C-71, An Act to amend certain Acts and Regulations in relation to firearms, holding a total of eight meetings before presenting its report, with amendments, to the House on June 12, and presenting two additional reports containing recommendations on June 18. The Committee also heard from the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness on the Main Estimates 2018-19. Furthermore, the Committee concluded its study Indigenous People in the Correctional System and presented its report on June 18. Finally, the Committee presented an interim report to the House on June 20, in relation to its study Use of Ion Mobility Spectrometers by Correctional Service Canada.
Membership (as of August 31, 2018)
Hon. John McKay (Chair), Pierre Paul-Hus (Vice-Chair), Matthew Dubé (Vice-Chair), Blaine Calkins, Julie Dabrusin, Pam Damoff, Peter Fragiskatos, Glen Motz, Michel Picard, Sven Spengemann
Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures”.
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video Conferences ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget |
0 |
0 |
2,677 |
2,677 |
Indigenous People in the Correctional System |
0 |
0 |
382 |
382 |
Use of Ion Mobility Spectrometers by Correctional Service Canada |
0 |
0 |
401 |
401 |
Bill C-59, An Act respecting national security matters |
0 |
0 |
274 |
274 |
Bill C-71, An Act to amend certain Acts and Regulations in relation to firearms |
10,177 |
2,438 |
612 |
13,226 |
Total |
10,177 |
2,438 |
4,346 |
16,960 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.
Standing Committee and Subcommittee |
Total Number of Meetings |
Number of Televised Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Videoconferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (SECU) |
21 |
5 |
4 |
2 |
46h01m |
92 |
7 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SSEC) |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
01h50m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
25 |
5 |
4 |
2 |
47h51m |
92 |
7 |
Standing Committee on the Status of Women (FEWO)
Mandate
The Standing Committee on the Status of Women studies the policies, programs, expenditures and legislation of departments and agencies, including Status of Women Canada, that conduct work related to the status of women.
Summary of Committee Activity
From April 1 to August 31, 2018, the Committee met 17 times. On April 30, the Committee studied the Effect of Budget 2018 on Women and Girls in Canada, and, on May 24, the Committee studied the Main Estimates 2018-19, hearing from the Minister of Status of Women and reporting the Estimates to the House in its 11th Report on May 28. In addition, during this period, the Committee completed consideration of two studies: Economic Security of Women in Canada, with the 12th Report of the Committee presented to the House on June 14, and Indigenous Women in the Federal Justice and Correctional Systems, with the 13th Report of the Committee presented to the House on June 19. On June 5, the Committee began a new study entitled Barriers Facing Women in Politics, which is scheduled to continue in the fall.
Membership (as of August 31, 2018)
Karen Vecchio (Chair), Pam Damoff (Vice-Chair), Sheila Malcolmson (Vice-Chair), Terry Duguid (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member), Sean Fraser, Rachael Harder, Bernadette Jordan, Stephanie Kusie, Emmanuella Lambropoulos, Eva Nassif, Marc Serré
Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures”.
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video Conferences ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget |
0 |
0 |
291 |
291 |
Economic Security of Women in Canada |
0 |
0 |
389 |
389 |
Indigenous Women in The Federal Justice and Correctional Systems |
0 |
0 |
486 |
486 |
Barriers Facing Women in Politics |
15,229 |
2,423 |
616 |
18,268 |
Total |
15,229 |
2,423 |
1,782 |
19,434 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.
Standing Committee and Subcommittee |
Total Number of Meetings |
Number of Televised Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Videoconferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (FEWO) |
17 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
29h17m |
45 |
3 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFEW) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
17 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
29h17m |
45 |
3 |
Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure And Communities (TRAN)
Mandate
The Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities primarily studies the legislation, policies and programs, and other issues of national importance related to transportation, infrastructure, and Canadian cities and communities, as well as the operations of Transport Canada and Infrastructure Canada.
Summary of Committee Activity
During the period of April 1 to August 31, 2018, the Committee met nine times. It undertook the study Update on Infrastructure Projects and the Investing in Canada Plan, hearing from 32 witnesses over six meetings. This study resulted in the 25th Report, which was presented to the House on June 14. The Committee also continued its study Automated and Connected Vehicles in Canada for an additional meeting with two witnesses. In addition, it considered the Main Estimates 2018-19 and reported the same to the House. Finally, the Committee held a Briefing on the State of the Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board’s Recommendations.
Membership (as of August 31, 2018)
Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Chair), Kelly Block (Vice-Chair), Robert Aubin (Vice-Chair), Vance Badawey, Hon. Michael Chong, Sean Fraser, Ken Hardie, Angelo Iacono, Ron Liepert, Karen McCrimmon (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member), Marc Miller (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member), Gagan Sikand
Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures”.
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video Conferences ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget |
0 |
0 |
350 |
350 |
Automated and Connected Vehicles in Canada |
1,077 |
0 |
139 |
1,216 |
Update on Infrastructure Projects and the Investing in Canada Plan |
5,573 |
1,725 |
695 |
7,992 |
Total |
6,650 |
1,725 |
1,184 |
9,558 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.
Standing Committee and Subcommittee |
Total Number of Meetings |
Number of Televised Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Videoconferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (TRAN) |
9 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
15h49m |
56 |
3 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (STRA) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
9 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
15h49m |
56 |
3 |
Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs (ACVA)
Mandate
The Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs examines all matters relating to the mandate, management and operation of the Department of Veterans Affairs and of the Veterans Review and Appeal Board.
Summary of Committee Activity
From April 1 to August 31, 2018, the Committee first completed its study Barriers to Transition and Measurable Outcomes of Successful Transition. On May 24, the Committee presented to the House its Ninth Report entitled A Seamless Transition to Civilian Life For All Veterans: It’s Time For Action. It then began its study Needs and Issues Specific to Indigenous Veterans. During that period, the Committee heard from 26 witnesses at six meetings. From May 27 to June 1, the Committee travelled to Millbrook First Nation, Nova Scotia; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Six Nations Reserve, Ontario; Beauval, Saskatchewan; and Victoria, British Columbia, to meet with Indigenous veterans and their families, meeting with approximately 60 people in total. In preparation, the Committee held a briefing with Robert Thibeau, President of Aboriginal Veterans Autochtones, on May 24. It should be noted that this is the first time the Committee has devoted a study exclusively to Indigenous veterans and their specific needs. The Committee met with the Minister of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Seamus O’Regan, on two separate occasions: once on March 20, for its study on the Subject Matter of the Supplementary Estimates (C), 2017-18 and Subject Matter of the Interim Estimates 2018-19, and, on June 7, for its study of the Main Estimates 2018-19. On June 8, following its consideration of the Main Estimates 2018-19, the Committee presented its 10th Report to the House.
Membership (as of August 31, 2018)
Neil Ellis (Chair), Phil McColeman (Vice-Chair), Gord Johns (Vice-Chair), Bob Bratina, Doug Eyolfson, Colin Fraser, Robert Kitchen, Emmanuella Lambropoulos, Sherry Romanado (Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member), Darrell Samson, Cathay Wagantall
Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures”.
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video Conferences ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget |
0 |
350 |
1,063 |
1,413 |
Barriers to Transition and Measurable Outcomes of Successful Transition |
1,338 |
0 |
0 |
1,338 |
Needs and Issues Specific to Indigenous Veterans |
15,289 |
1,500 |
482 |
17,271 |
Hospitality |
0 |
0 |
445 |
445 |
Total |
16,627 |
1,850 |
1,990 |
20,467 |
Travel Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Travel Expenditures”.
Study Name, Destinations and Date of Travel |
Number of Members |
Number of Staff |
Transportation ($) |
Accommodation ($) |
Per Diems ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Needs and Issues Specific to Indigenous Veterans — Victoria, British Columbia; Beauval, Saskatchewan; Six Nations Reserve No. 40, Ontario; and Halifax and Millbrook First Nation (Truro), Nova Scotia — May 27 to June 1, 2018 |
7 |
3 |
47,923 |
8,357 |
4,431 |
451 |
61,162 |
Total |
7 |
3 |
47,923 |
8,357 |
4,431 |
451 |
61,162 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.
Standing Committee and Subcommittee |
Total Number of Meetings |
Number of Televised Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Videoconferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (ACVA) |
12 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
20h29m |
32 |
2 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SACV) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
12 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
20h29m |
32 |
2 |
Liaison Committee (LIAI)
Mandate
The Liaison Committee deliberates on administrative matters relating to the standing committee system. The main responsibility of the Liaison Committee is to apportion funds to standing committees from the money allocated for that purpose by the Board of Internal Economy.
Summary of Committee Activity
During the period from April 1 to August 31, 2018, the Liaison Committee met once. During this meeting, it adopted its Eighth Report on committee activities and expenditures between April 1, 2017 and March 31, 2018, which was presented to the House on June 5.
The Subcommittee on Committee Budgets (SBLI) met twice to consider travel proposals and budgets, as well as to discuss subcommittee business.
The Subcommittee on Communications Activities in Relation to Committees (SLCO) did not meet in this period.
Membership of LIAI (as of August 31, 2018)
Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Chair), Tom Lukiwski (Vice-Chair), Harold Albrecht, Hon. Larry Bagnell, Bill Casey, Julie Dabrusin, Hon. Wayne Easter, Neil Ellis, Hon. Mark Eyking, Pat Finnigan, Stephen Fuhr, Anthony Housefather, Bernadette Jordan, James Maloney, Bryan May, Hon. John McKay, Hon. MaryAnn Mihychuk, Hon. Robert Nault, Robert Oliphant, Hon. Denis Paradis, Dan Ruimy, Deborah Schulte, Gagan Sikand, Hon. Kevin Sorenson, Karen Vecchio, Bob Zimmer
Membership of SBLI (as of August 31, 2018)
Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Chair), Hon. Wayne Easter, Stephen Fuhr, Tom Lukiwski, Deborah Schulte, Hon. Kevin Sorenson
Membership of SLCO (as of August 31, 2018)
Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Chair), Bryan May, Hon. Robert Nault, Dan Ruimy, Karen Vecchio, Bob Zimmer
Expenditures (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures”.
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video Conferences ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget |
0 |
0 |
627 |
627 |
Total |
0 |
0 |
627 |
627 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.
Standing Committee and Subcommittees |
Total Number of Meetings |
Number of Televised Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Videoconferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (LIAI) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h35m |
2 |
1 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SBLI) |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h57m |
0 |
0 |
Subcommittee on Communications Activities in Relation to Committees (SLCO) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1h32m |
0 |
0 |