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
During the period of April 1 to August 15, 2021, the committee continued to meet in a hybrid format and continued its studies of questions of conflict of interest and lobbying in relation to pandemic spending and of protection of privacy and reputation on platforms such as Pornhub. The committee held four additional meetings with one witness in this period concerning the study of questions of conflict of interest and lobbying in relation to pandemic spending and held five additional meetings with an additional 19 witnesses in relation to the study of the protection of privacy and reputation on online video platforms such as Pornhub. The committee commenced consideration of the Main Estimates 2021-22, as well as a study on the use and impact of facial recognition technology with an opening meeting with the Privacy Commissioner. Additionally, the committee endorsed the reappointment of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada following the referral of the certificate of nomination to that effect. Finally, the committee presented three reports to the House in this period, with the first to report the Main Estimates 2021-2022, the second on the study of questions of conflict of interest and lobbying in relation to pandemic spending and the third concerning the study of protection of privacy and reputation on platforms such as Pornhub.
During the period of November 22 to December 31, 2021, the committee held its first meeting of the 44th Parliament on December 13. At that meeting, Pat Kelly was elected Chair of the committee. The committee agreed to undertake a study on the use and impacts of facial recognition technology.
Membership — 43rd Parliament (as of dissolution on August 15, 2021)
Chris Warkentin (Chair), Brenda Shanahan (Vice-Chair), Marie-Hélène Gaudreau (Vice‑Chair), Charlie Angus, Michael Barrett, Colin Carrie, Han Dong, Greg Fergus, Jacques Gourde, Patricia Lattanzio, Francesco Sorbara
Membership — 44th Parliament (as of December 31, 2021)
Pat Kelly (Chair), Iqra Khalid (Vice-Chair), René Villemure (Vice-Chair), Parm Bains, John Brassard, Hon. Greg Fergus, Matthew Green, Lisa Hepfner, Damien C. Kurek, Lianne Rood, Ya’ara Saks
Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures.”
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video conferences ($) |
Working Meals ($) |
Hospitality ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget (43-2) |
0 |
717 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
717 |
Questions of Conflict of Interest and Lobbying in Relation to Pandemic Spending |
0 |
244 |
18 |
0 |
0 |
262 |
Protection of Privacy and Reputation on Platforms such as Pornhub |
0 |
328 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
328 |
Subtotal for 43-2, from April 1 to August 15, 2021 |
0 |
1,289 |
18 |
0 |
0 |
1,307 |
Operational Budget (44-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22 to December 31, 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
0 |
1,289 |
18 |
0 |
0 |
1,307 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
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 Webcast Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Video-conferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (ETHI) |
15 |
7 |
2 |
7 |
0 |
38h15m |
38 |
3 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SETH) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 43-2 |
15 |
7 |
2 |
7 |
0 |
38h15m |
38 |
3 |
Standing Committee (ETHI) |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1h41m |
0 |
0 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SETH) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 44-1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1h41m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
16 |
7 |
3 |
7 |
0 |
39h56m |
38 |
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 15, 2021, the committee held 17 meetings. It completed its study of processing capacity and presented its fourth report, entitled Room to Grow: Strengthening Food Processing Capacity in Canada for Food Security and Exports, to the House on May 4. The committee continued its consideration of Bill C-206, An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (qualifying farming fuel) and reported it back to the House with amendments on May 12. Pursuant to the order of reference of the House of March 10, the committee considered Bill C-205, An Act to amend the Health of Animals Act. It held five meetings, heard from 28 witnesses, received 72 briefs on the topic and reported the bill back to the House with amendments on June 21. During this period, the committee also considered the Main Estimates 2021-22 and undertook a study of the environmental contribution of agriculture.
During the period of November 22 to December 31, 2021, the committee met two times. The organization meeting was held on December 16. At this meeting, Kody Blois was elected Chair of the committee. The committee met a second time on December 21, for a briefing on the interim suspension of certification of all potatoes originating from Prince Edward Island to the United States.
Membership — 43rd Parliament (as of dissolution on August 15, 2021)
Pat Finnigan (Chair), Lianne Rood (Vice-Chair), Yves Perron (Vice-Chair), Lyne Bessette, Kody Blois, Francis Drouin, Neil R. Ellis, Dave Epp, Richard Lehoux, Tim Louis, Alistair MacGregor, Warren Steinley
Membership — 44th Parliament (as of December 31, 2021)
Kody Blois (Chair), John Barlow (Vice-Chair), Yves Perron (Vice-Chair), Francis Drouin, Dave Epp, Richard Lehoux, Tim Louis, Alistair MacGregor, Warren Steinley, Leah Taylor Roy, Ryan Turnbull, Rechie Valdez
Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures.”
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video conferences ($) |
Working Meals ($) |
Hospitality ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget (43-2) |
0 |
52 |
26 |
0 |
0 |
79 |
Processing Capacity |
0 |
52 |
98 |
0 |
0 |
150 |
Bill C-206, An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (qualifying farming fuel) |
0 |
787 |
133 |
0 |
0 |
920 |
Bill C-205, An Act to amend the Health of Animals Act |
0 |
945 |
158 |
0 |
0 |
1,103 |
Environmental Impact of Agriculture |
0 |
683 |
53 |
0 |
0 |
736 |
Subtotal for 43-2, from April 1 to August 15, 2021 |
0 |
2,519 |
468 |
0 |
0 |
2,987 |
Operational Budget (44-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22 to December 31, 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
0 |
2,519 |
468 |
0 |
0 |
2,987 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
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 Webcast Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Video-conferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (AGRI) |
17 |
1 |
13 |
13 |
0 |
32h23m |
80 |
4 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SAGR) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 43-2 |
17 |
1 |
13 |
13 |
0 |
32h23m |
80 |
4 |
Standing Committee (AGRI) |
2 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
3h26m |
7 |
0 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SAGR) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 44-1 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
3h26m |
7 |
0 |
Total |
19 |
1 |
15 |
14 |
0 |
35h49m |
87 |
4 |
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 arts, culture, heritage and sports.
Summary of Committee Activity
The committee met 25 times from April 1 to August 15, 2021. During this period, the committee completed its consideration of Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, with a further 21 meetings on the subject, including appearances from the Minister of Canadian Heritage and the Minister of Justice. The committee reported the Bill to the House with amendments on June 14. The committee presented its fourth report on April 27, for the study of the challenges and issues faced by the arts, culture, heritage and sport sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic. One meeting each was also allocated to the subjects of funding to locate the remains of Indigenous children buried on the grounds of former residential schools and educational publishing in Canada.
During the period of November 22 to December 31, 2021, the committee met once, on December 13, and the Hon. Hedy Fry was elected Chair of the committee.
Membership — 43rd Parliament (as of dissolution on August 15, 2021)
Scott Simms (Chair), Alain Rayes (Vice-Chair), Martin Champoux (Vice-Chair), Scott Aitchison, Lyne Bessette, Julie Dabrusin, Anthony Housefather, Marci Ien, Tim Louis, Heather McPherson, Martin Shields, Kevin Waugh
Membership — 44th Parliament (as of December 31, 2021)
Hon. Hedy Fry (Chair), John Nater (Vice-Chair), Martin Champoux (Vice-Chair), Chris Bittle, Michael Coteau, Lisa Hepfner, Anthony Housefather, Peter Julian, Leslyn Lewis, Tim Louis, Rachael Thomas, Kevin Waugh
Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures.”
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video conferences ($) |
Working Meals ($) |
Hospitality ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget (43-2) |
0 |
329 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
329 |
Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts |
0 |
2,265 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2,265 |
Subtotal for 43-2, from April 1 to August 15, 2021 |
0 |
2,593 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2,593 |
Operational Budget (44-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22 to December 31, 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
0 |
2,593 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2,593 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
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 Webcast Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Video-conferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (CHPC) |
25 |
3 |
21 |
22 |
0 |
50h27m |
94 |
2 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SCHP) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 43-2 |
25 |
3 |
21 |
22 |
0 |
50h27m |
94 |
2 |
Standing Committee (CHPC) |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1h14m |
0 |
0 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SCHP) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 44-1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1h14m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
26 |
3 |
22 |
22 |
0 |
51h41m |
94 |
2 |
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
The committee met 17 times between April 1 and August 15, 2021. The committee completed its study of the impact of COVID-19 on the immigration system and presented its report to the House on May 13. On June 2, the committee considered the Supplementary Estimates (A) 2021-22. The committee conducted a study of special immigration and refugee measures for the people of Hong Kong and presented its report to the House on June 8. The committee completed its study of the Labour Market Impact Assessment and presented its report to the House on June 22. The committee also studied rural municipalities and new immigrants, held four meetings on this study, and presented its report to the House on June 23.
From November 22 to December 31, 2021, the committee met once. On December 14, at the committee’s first meeting of the 44th Parliament, Salma Zahid was elected Chair of the committee.
Membership — 43rd Parliament (as of dissolution on August 15, 2021)
Salma Zahid (Chair), Jasraj Singh Hallan (Vice-Chair), Christine Normandin (Vice-Chair), Dean Allison, Sukh Dhaliwal, Anju Dhillon, Jenny Kwan, Hon. Geoff Regan, Bob Saroya, Peter Schiefke, Kyle Seeback, Maninder Sidhu
Membership — 44th Parliament (as of December 31, 2021)
Salma Zahid (Chair), Kyle Seeback (Vice-Chair), Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Vice-Chair), Shafqat Ali, Sukh Dhaliwal, Fayçal El-Khoury, Rosemarie Falk, Jasraj Singh Hallan, Arielle Kayabaga, Jenny Kwan, Marie-France Lalonde, Brad Redekopp
Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures.”
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video conferences ($) |
Working Meals ($) |
Hospitality ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget (43-2) |
0 |
298 |
107 |
0 |
12 |
417 |
Impact of COVID-19 on the Immigration System |
0 |
31 |
107 |
0 |
0 |
138 |
Special Immigration and Refugee Measures for the People of Hong Kong |
0 |
0 |
36 |
0 |
0 |
36 |
Labour Market Impact Assessment under the Temporary Foreign Workers Program |
0 |
1,074 |
250 |
0 |
0 |
1,324 |
Economic Imperative and Long-Term Importance for Small Rural Municipalities Outside of major Cities to Retain New Immigrants |
0 |
717 |
143 |
0 |
0 |
859 |
Subtotal for 43-2, from April 1 to August 15, 2021 |
0 |
2,119 |
643 |
0 |
12 |
2,774 |
Operational Budget (44-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22 to December 31, 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
0 |
2,119 |
643 |
0 |
12 |
2,774 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
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 Webcast Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Video-conferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (CIMM) |
17 |
1 |
10 |
11 |
0 |
31h17m |
81 |
4 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SCIM) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 43-2 |
17 |
1 |
10 |
11 |
0 |
31h17m |
81 |
4 |
Standing Committee (CIMM) |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1h19m |
0 |
0 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SCIM) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1h43m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 44-1 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
3h02m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
19 |
1 |
11 |
11 |
0 |
34h19m |
81 |
4 |
Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development (ENVI)
Mandate
The Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development studies the programs and legislation of Environment and Climate Change Canada, Parks Canada and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, 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 15, 2021, the committee undertook a study of single use plastics, holding six meetings in which it heard from 26 witnesses. The committee then continued its study of the implementation of the enforcement of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act holding two further meetings and reported to the House on June 18. The committee also considered the Main Estimates 2021-22 with the appearance of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and other witnesses. The committee also studied two bills. Bill C-12, An Act respecting transparency and accountability in Canada's efforts to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050, on which it held eight meetings and heard from 47 witnesses, was reported back to the House with amendments on June 11. Bill C-230, An Act respecting the development of a national strategy to redress environmental racism, on which it held three meetings and heard from 14 witnesses, was reported back with amendments to the House on June 22.
During the period of November 22 to December 31, 2021, the committee met once, on December 14, and elected Francis Scarpaleggia as Chair of the committee.
Membership — 43rd Parliament (as of dissolution on August 15, 2021)
Francis Scarpaleggia (Chair), Dan Albas (Vice-Chair), Monique Pauzé (Vice-Chair), Yvan Baker, Chris Bittle, Laurel Collins, Matt Jeneroux, Lloyd Longfield, Cathy McLeod, Brad Redekopp, Raj Saini, Ya'ara Saks
Membership — 44th Parliament (as of December 31, 2021)
Francis Scarpaleggia (Chair), Dan Albas (Vice-Chair), Monique Pauzé (Vice-Chair), Laurel Collins, Scot Davidson, Earl Dreeshen, Terry Duguid, Lloyd Longfield, Dan Mazier, Leah Taylor Roy, Joanne Thompson, Patrick Weiler
Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures.”
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video conferences ($) |
Working Meals ($) |
Hospitality ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget (43-2) |
0 |
3,374 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3,374 |
Single-Use Plastics |
0 |
710 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
710 |
Subtotal for 43-2, from April 1 to August 15, 2021 |
0 |
4,084 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4,084 |
Operational Budget (44-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22 to December 31, 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
0 |
4,084 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4,084 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
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 Webcast Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Video-conferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (ENVI) |
18 |
17 |
0 |
17 |
0 |
44h16m |
104 |
6 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SENV) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h31m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 43-2 |
19 |
17 |
0 |
17 |
0 |
44h47m |
104 |
6 |
Standing Committee (ENVI) |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1h15m |
0 |
1 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SENV) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h33m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 44-1 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1h48m |
0 |
1 |
Total |
21 |
17 |
1 |
17 |
0 |
46h35m |
104 |
7 |
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
During the period of April 1 to August 15, 2021, the committee continued its study of COVID-19 spending, programs, and related monetary policy. The committee held seven additional meetings and heard from 50 additional witnesses. The committee also studied the Monetary Policy Report and the Economic and Fiscal Outlook, hearing evidence from the Governor of the Bank of Canada and the Parliamentary Budget Officer. During its study of Canada Revenue Agency’s efforts to combat tax avoidance and evasion, the committee held six meetings and heard from 20 witnesses, including the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Council, the Department of Finance and the Canada Revenue Agency. Furthermore, the committee considered Bill C-30, the Budget Implementation Act, 2021, No. 1 and reported it back to the House with amendments on June 7. In August, the committee held two meetings to study coming into force of Bill C-208, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (transfer of small business or family farm or fishing corporation), hearing evidence from officials from the Department of Finance as well as from the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel, a former Speaker of the House of Commons, a former Member of Parliament, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and the Fédération de la relève agricole du Québec.
During the period of November 22 to December 31, 2021, the committee held 10 meetings. On December 6, at the committee’s first meeting of the 44th Parliament, Peter Fonseca was elected Chair. Furthermore, the committee considered Bill C-2, An Act to provide further support in response to COVID-19. The committee reported the Bill to the House with amendments on December 14. The committee agreed to commence Pre-budget Consultations for the 2022 Budget during the week of January 31, 2022.
Membership — 43rd Parliament (as of dissolution on August 15, 2021)
Hon. Wayne Easter (Chair), Pat Kelly (Vice-Chair), Gabriel Ste-Marie (Vice-Chair), Julie Dzerowicz, Ted Falk, Hon. Ed Fast, Peter Fragiskatos, Sean Fraser, Tamara Jansen, Peter Julian, Annie Koutrakis, Michael V. McLeod
Membership — 44th Parliament (as of December 31, 2021)
Peter Fonseca (Chair), Greg McLean (Vice-Chair), Gabriel Ste-Marie (Vice-Chair), Yvan Baker, Terry Beech, Daniel Blaikie, Adam Chambers, Sophie Chatel, Julie Dzerowicz, Heath MacDonald, Hon. Pierre Poilievre, Jake Stewart
Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures.”
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video conferences ($) |
Working Meals ($) |
Hospitality ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget (43-2) |
0 |
382 |
53 |
0 |
0 |
434 |
COVID-19 spending and programs |
0 |
1,996 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,996 |
Bill C-208, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (transfer of small business or family farm or fishing corporation) |
0 |
313 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
313 |
Subject Matter of Bill C-30, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 19, 2021 and other measures |
0 |
1,928 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,928 |
Canada Revenue Agency's Efforts to Combat Tax Avoidance and Evasion |
0 |
565 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
565 |
Subtotal for 43-2, from April 1 to August 15, 2021 |
0 |
5,184 |
53 |
0 |
0 |
5,237 |
Operational Budget (44-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22 to December 31, 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
0 |
5,184 |
53 |
0 |
0 |
5,237 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
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 Webcast Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Video-conferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (FINA) |
29 |
26 |
2 |
29 |
0 |
75h09m |
318 |
1 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFIN) |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2h52m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 43-2 |
33 |
26 |
2 |
29 |
0 |
78h01m |
318 |
1 |
Standing Committee (FINA) |
10 |
9 |
1 |
8 |
0 |
24h03m |
67 |
1 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFIN) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 44-1 |
10 |
9 |
1 |
8 |
0 |
24h03m |
67 |
1 |
Total |
43 |
35 |
3 |
37 |
0 |
102h04m |
385 |
2 |
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 15, 2021, the committee held 16 meetings. During this period, the committee completed its study of the implementation of Mi’kmaq treaty fishing rights to support a moderate livelihood and presented its fourth report on May 13. The committee also presented its fifth report, entitled Pacific Salmon: Ensuring the Long‑Term Health of Wild Populations and Associated Fisheries, on June 21, after hearing from 46 witnesses on the subject, including the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard. The committee undertook a study of frozen-at-sea spot prawns and agreed to submit their recommendations to the Minister by way of a letter. The committee also undertook a study of corporate offshore licences which lasted two meetings.
During the period of November 22 to December 31, 2021, the committee met once. On December 14, at the committee’s first meeting of the 44th Parliament, Ken McDonald was elected Chair of the committee.
Membership — 43rd Parliament (as of dissolution on August 15, 2021)
Ken McDonald (Chair), Richard Bragdon (Vice-Chair), Marilène Gill (Vice-Chair), Mel Arnold, Jaime Battiste, Terry Beech, Blaine Calkins, Serge Cormier, Ken Hardie, Gord Johns, Dan Mazier, Robert J. Morrissey
Membership — 44th Parliament (as of December 31, 2021)
Ken McDonald (Chair), Rick Perkins (Vice-Chair), Caroline Desbiens (Vice-Chair), Mel Arnold, Lisa Marie Barron, Serge Cormier, Brendan Hanley, Ken Hardie, Mike Kelloway, Robert J. Morrissey, Clifford Small, Bob Zimmer
Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures.”
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video conferences ($) |
Working Meals ($) |
Hospitality ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget (43-2) |
0 |
206 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
206 |
State of the Pacific Salmon |
0 |
816 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
816 |
Implementation of Mi’kmaq Treaty Fishing Rights to support a moderate livelihood |
0 |
15 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
15 |
Frozen-at-Sea Spot Prawns |
0 |
364 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
364 |
Corporate Offshore Licences |
0 |
492 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
492 |
Subtotal for 43-2, from April 1 to August 15, 2021 |
0 |
1,893 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,893 |
Operational Budget (44-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22 to December 31, 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
0 |
1,893 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,893 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
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 Webcast Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Video-conferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (FOPO) |
16 |
9 |
3 |
10 |
0 |
28h02m |
54 |
2 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFOP) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 43-2 |
16 |
9 |
3 |
10 |
0 |
28h02m |
54 |
2 |
Standing Committee (FOPO) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h54m |
0 |
0 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFOP) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 44-1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h54m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
17 |
9 |
3 |
10 |
0 |
28h56m |
54 |
2 |
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
During the period of April 1 to August 15, 2021, the committee continued its study of the vulnerabilities created and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and on June 10, the Chair presented the committee’s seventh report, which was an interim report on the rights of children. The committee completed its study of the granting of arms export permits, with the Chair presenting report number nine on the subject on June 21. The Chair also presented reports on the impact of COVID-19 on displaced persons from Venezuela and Myanmar and on the role of the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise. In addition, the committee held several briefing sessions which included the current situation of Alexei Navalny, the current situation in Ukraine, the COVAX initiative and the current situation in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza. Finally, the committee held one meeting on the Main Estimates 2021-22.
During the same period, the Subcommittee on International Human Rights (SDIR) held 11 meetings. It undertook six briefings on the current human rights situations in six different regions: Hong Kong, the Philippines, Colombia, Turkey & Northern Syria, Iran and Afghanistan. The subcommittee initiated and held two meetings on a study of impacts of COVID-19 on human trafficking and modern slavery. During this period the subcommittee also held five meetings on its study of the role of the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise, adopting a report in relation to this study on June 1.
During the period of November 22 to December 31, 2021, the committee met once. On December 13, the committee held its organization meeting where Sven Spengemann was elected Chair. The subcommittee on agenda and procedure also met on December 22 in order to discuss the future work of the committee.
The Subcommittee on International Human Rights (SDIR) did not meet during this period.
Membership of FAAE — 43rd Parliament (as of dissolution on August 15, 2021)
Sven Spengemann (Chair), Hon. Michael D. Chong (Vice-Chair), Stéphane Bergeron (Vice‑Chair), Kerry Diotte, Peter Fonseca, Hon. Hedy Fry, Garnett Genuis, Jack Harris, Marty Morantz, Robert Oliphant, Ruby Sahota, Ya'ara Saks
Membership of SDIR — 43rd Parliament (as of dissolution on August 15, 2021)
Peter Fonseca (Chair), Kenny Chiu (Vice-Chair), Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Vice-Chair), Hon. Michael D. Chong, Iqra Khalid, Heather McPherson, Maninder Sidhu, Anita Vandenbeld
Membership of FAAE — 44th Parliament (as of December 31, 2021)
Sven Spengemann (Chair), Marty Morantz (Vice-Chair), Stéphane Bergeron (Vice-Chair), Ziad Aboultaif, Rachel Bendayan, Hon. Michael D. Chong, Ali Ehsassi, Hon. Hedy Fry, Garnett Genuis, Heather McPherson, Hon. Robert Oliphant, Randeep Sarai
Membership SDIR — 44th Parliament (as of December 31, 2021)
Ali Ehsassi, Heather McPherson, Hon. Robert Oliphant, Anita Vandenbeld, Arnold Viersen, John Williamson, Sameer Zuberi
Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures.”
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video conferences ($) |
Working Meals ($) |
Hospitality ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
FAAE – Operational Budget (43-2) |
0 |
284 |
53 |
0 |
0 |
337 |
FAAE – Granting of Arms Export Permits, with a Particular Focus on Permits Granted for Exports to Turkey |
0 |
553 |
18 |
0 |
0 |
570 |
FAAE – Briefing on the current situation of Alexei Navalny |
0 |
39 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
39 |
FAAE – Human Rights Situation of the Uyghurs |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2,540 |
2,540 |
FAAE – Briefing on the Current Situation in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza |
0 |
162 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
162 |
FAAE – Briefing on the Current Situation in Ukraine |
0 |
133 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
133 |
SDIR – Operational Budget (43-2) |
0 |
331 |
35 |
0 |
599 |
965 |
SDIR – Role of the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise |
0 |
139 |
35 |
0 |
0 |
174 |
SDIR – Briefing on the Current Situation in Hong Kong |
0 |
79 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
79 |
SDIR – Briefing on the Current Situation in the Philippines |
0 |
41 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
41 |
SDIR – Briefing on the Current Situation in Turkey and Northern Syria |
0 |
169 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
169 |
SDIR – Impacts of COVID-19 on Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery |
0 |
83 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
83 |
Subtotal for 43-2, from April 1 to August 15, 2021 |
0 |
2,013 |
140 |
0 |
3,139 |
5,293 |
FAAE – Operational Budget (44-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SDIR – Operational Budget (44-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22 to December 31, 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
0 |
2,013 |
140 |
0 |
3,139 |
5,293 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
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 Webcast Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Video-conferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (FAAE) |
18 |
7 |
2 |
9 |
0 |
33h51m |
41 |
5 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFAA) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h31m |
0 |
0 |
Subcommittee on International Human Rights (SDIR) |
11 |
6 |
1 |
8 |
0 |
20h24m |
44 |
0 |
Subtotal 43-2 |
30 |
13 |
3 |
17 |
0 |
54h46m |
85 |
5 |
Standing Committee (FAAE) |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1h52m |
0 |
0 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFAA) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2h28m |
0 |
0 |
Subcommittee on International Human Rights (SDIR) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 44-1 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4h20m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
32 |
14 |
3 |
17 |
0 |
59h06m |
85 |
5 |
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 15, 2021, the committee met 16 times. The committee held two meetings as part of its consideration of the Main Estimates 2021‑22, which culminated in its third report which was presented to the House of Commons on May 28. The committee also continued its study of the Nuctech security equipment contract and held three meetings. In relation to this study, the committee presented its fourth report to the House of Commons on June 16. The committee continued its study of the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic by holding seven meetings. It also held two meetings as part of its study of businesses owned by underrepresented groups and one meeting to begin a new study entitled Procurement Practices within Shared Services Canada. Finally, the committee held one meeting for each of the following studies: Supplementary Estimates (C) 2020-21, subject matter of Main Estimates 2021-22, Departmental Plan 2021-22 of the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Departmental Plan 2021-22 of the Department of Public Works and Government Services, Departmental Plan 2021-22 of Shared Services Canada, and subject matter of Supplementary Estimates (A) 2021-22.
During the period of November 22 to December 31, 2021, the committee met once. On December 16, at the committee’s first meeting of the 44th Parliament, it elected Robert Kitchen as Chair.
Membership — 43rd Parliament (as of dissolution on August 15, 2021)
Robert Kitchen (Chair), Francis Drouin (Vice-Chair), Julie Vignola (Vice-Chair), Matthew Green, Rachael Harder, Majid Jowhari, Irek Kusmierczyk, Steven MacKinnon, Kelly McCauley, Pierre Paul-Hus, Patrick Weiler
Membership — 44th Parliament (as of December 31, 2021)
Robert Kitchen (Chair), Majid Jowhari (Vice-Chair), Julie Vignola (Vice-Chair), Parm Bains, Anthony Housefather, Gord Johns, Irek Kusmierczyk, Ben Lobb, Kelly McCauley, Pierre Paul-Hus, Joanne Thompson
Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures.”
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video conferences ($) |
Working Meals ($) |
Hospitality ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget (43-2) |
0 |
993 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
993 |
Government’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic |
0 |
661 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
661 |
Nuctech Security Equipment Contract |
0 |
24 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
24 |
Subtotal for 43-2, from April 1 to August 15, 2021 |
0 |
1,678 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,678 |
Operational Budget (44-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22 to December 31, 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
0 |
1,678 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,678 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
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 Webcast Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Video-conferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (OGGO) |
16 |
0 |
15 |
15 |
0 |
32h52m |
82 |
2 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SOGG) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 43-2 |
16 |
0 |
15 |
15 |
0 |
32h52m |
82 |
2 |
Standing Committee (OGGO) |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2h04m |
0 |
0 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SOGG) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 44-1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2h04m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
17 |
0 |
16 |
15 |
0 |
34h56m |
82 |
2 |
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
From April 1 to August 15, 2021, the committee held 19 meetings. The committee continued its study on the emergency situation facing Canadians in light of the COVID‑19 pandemic. It heard from 127 witnesses and received 11 briefs. The committee also continued its study on the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board’s guidelines, heard from seven witnesses and received three briefs. Lastly, the committee studied the Main Estimates 2021-22 and the subject matter of the Supplementary Estimates (A) 2021‑22.
From November 22 to December 31, 2021, the committee met once. On December 13, at the committee’s first meeting of the 44th Parliament, Sean Casey was elected Chair.
Membership — 43rd Parliament (as of dissolution on August 15, 2021)
Ron McKinnon (Chair), Hon. Michelle Rempel Garner (Vice-Chair), Luc Thériault (Vice‑Chair), John Barlow, Don Davies, Chris d'Entremont, Mike Kelloway, Larry Maguire, Jennifer O'Connell, Marcus Powlowski, Sonia Sidhu, Tony Van Bynen
Membership — 44th Parliament (as of December 31, 2021)
Sean Casey (Chair), Luc Berthold (Vice-Chair), Luc Thériault (Vice-Chair), Don Davies, Stephen Ellis, Brendan Hanley, Majid Jowhari, Shelby Kramp-Neuman, Marcus Powlowski, Sonia Sidhu, Adam van Koeverden, Ryan Williams
Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures.”
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video conferences ($) |
Working Meals ($) |
Hospitality ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget (43-2) |
0 |
625 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
625 |
Emergency Situation Facing Canadians in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic |
0 |
4,520 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4,520 |
Patented Medicine Prices Review Board’s Guidelines |
0 |
328 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
328 |
Subtotal for 43-2, from April 1 to August 15, 2021 |
0 |
5,473 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5,473 |
Operational Budget (44-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22 to December 31, 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
0 |
5,473 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5,473 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
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 Webcast Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Video-conferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (HESA) |
19 |
1 |
18 |
17 |
0 |
48h41m |
154 |
8 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SHES) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h25m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 43-2 |
20 |
1 |
18 |
17 |
0 |
49h06m |
154 |
8 |
Standing Committee (HESA) |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1h25m |
0 |
0 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SHES) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 44-1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1h25m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
21 |
1 |
19 |
17 |
0 |
50h31m |
154 |
8 |
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 15, 2021, the committee held 19 meetings and presented three reports to the House. The committee continued its study of urban, rural and northern Indigenous housing and on May 26, the Chair presented the committee’s fifth report to the House entitled Indigenous Housing: The Direction Home. During this period the committee also completed its study of the review of the employment insurance program and presented its sixth report entitled Modernizing the Employment Insurance Program to the House on June 17. The committee subsequently commenced its study of the impact of COVID-19 on seniors, hearing from 25 witnesses on this matter. During this period, the committee also dedicated one meeting for each of the following studies: 2014 Centennial Flame Research Award, the rapid housing initiative and the Order in Council appointment of Romy Bowers to the position of President of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Pursuant to the order of reference from the House of May 26, the committee also considered Bill C-265, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (illness, injury or quarantine) and reported it back to the House, without amendments, on June 21.
During the period of November 22 to December 31, 2021, the committee held three meetings. On December 13, it held its first meeting of the 44th Parliament during which it elected Robert J. Morrissey as Chair. During this period, the committee considered Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Canada Labour Code, and reported the Bill back to the House, with amendments, on December 15.
Membership — 43rd Parliament (as of dissolution on August 15, 2021)
Sean Casey (Chair), Raquel Dancho (Vice-Chair), Louise Chabot (Vice-Chair), Han Dong, Rosemarie Falk, Leah Gazan, Wayne Long, Corey Tochor, Ryan Turnbull, Adam Vaughan, Brad Vis, Kate Young
Membership — 44th Parliament (as of December 31, 2021)
Robert J. Morrissey (Chair), Stephanie Kusie (Vice-Chair), Louise Chabot (Vice-Chair), Bob Benzen, Chad Collins, Michael Coteau, Matt Jeneroux, Wayne Long, Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Alex Ruff, Tony Van Bynen, Bonita Zarrillo
Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures.”
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video conferences ($) |
Working Meals ($) |
Hospitality ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget (43-2) |
0 |
278 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
278 |
Urban, Rural, and Northern Indigenous Housing |
0 |
123 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
123 |
Rapid Housing Initiative |
0 |
98 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
98 |
Review of the Employment Insurance Program |
0 |
364 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
364 |
Impact of COVID-19 on Seniors |
0 |
660 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
660 |
Subtotal for 43-2, from April 1 to August 15, 2021 |
0 |
1,522 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,522 |
Operational Budget (44-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22 to December 31, 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
0 |
1,522 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,522 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
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 Webcast Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Video-conferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (HUMA) |
19 |
2 |
13 |
12 |
0 |
35h22m |
49 |
3 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SHUM) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 43-2 |
19 |
2 |
13 |
12 |
0 |
35h22m |
49 |
3 |
Standing Committee (HUMA) |
3 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
4h43m |
10 |
1 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SHUM) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 44-1 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
4h43m |
10 |
1 |
Total |
22 |
2 |
16 |
14 |
0 |
40h05m |
59 |
4 |
Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAN)
Mandate
The Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs reviews, examines and reports on issues affecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and northerners.
Summary of Committee Activity
During the period of April 1 to August 15, 2021, the committee held 19 meetings across six studies and one bill. The committee concluded its study of the subject matter of Bill C-15, An Act respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, as well as its consideration of the said bill and reported it back to the House with amendments on April 26. The committee commenced studies of enforcement on First Nations reserves; sex trafficking of indigenous peoples; Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action 72-76; and Supplementary Estimates (A) 2021-22. The committee concluded its studies of Supplementary Estimates (A) 2021-22, food security in northern communities and enforcement on First Nations reserves, presenting its ninth, tenth and eleventh reports to the House on June 16.
During the period of November 22 to December 31, 2021, the committee met once. On December 15, at its first meeting of the 44th Parliament, the committee elected the Hon. Marc Garneau as Chair.
Membership — 43rd Parliament (as of dissolution on August 15, 2021)
Bob Bratina (Chair), Jamie Schmale (Vice-Chair), Sylvie Bérubé (Vice-Chair), Gary Anandasangaree, Jaime Battiste, Rachel Blaney, Eric Melillo, Marcus Powlowski, Adam van Koeverden, Gary Vidal, Arnold Viersen, Lenore Zann
Membership — 44th Parliament (as of December 31, 2021)
Hon. Marc Garneau (Chair), Jamie Schmale (Vice-Chair), Marilène Gill (Vice-Chair), Jenica Atwin, Jaime Battiste, Lori Idlout, Michael V. McLeod, Marcus Powlowski, Martin Shields, Shannon Stubbs, Gary Vidal, Patrick Weiler
Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures.”
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video conferences ($) |
Working Meals ($) |
Hospitality ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget (43-2) |
0 |
416 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
416 |
Food Security in Northern Communities |
0 |
200 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
200 |
Subject Matter of Bill C-15, An Act respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples |
0 |
557 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
557 |
Enforcement on First Nations Reserves |
0 |
819 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
819 |
Sex Trafficking of Indigenous Peoples |
0 |
625 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
625 |
Subtotal for 43-2, from April 1 to August 15, 2021 |
0 |
2,616 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2,616 |
Operational Budget (44-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22 to December 31, 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
0 |
2,616 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2,616 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
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 Webcast Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Video-conferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (INAN) |
19 |
9 |
7 |
16 |
0 |
37h45m |
113 |
4 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SINA) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h36m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 43-2 |
20 |
9 |
7 |
16 |
0 |
38h21m |
113 |
4 |
Standing Committee (INAN) |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h26m |
0 |
0 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SINA) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 44-1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h26m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
21 |
10 |
7 |
16 |
0 |
38h47m |
113 |
4 |
Standing Committee on Industry and Technology (INDU)
Mandate
The Standing Committee on Industry 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
During the period of April 1 to August 15, 2021, the committee continued its study of the proposed acquisition of Shaw Communications by Rogers Communications. The committee then held four meetings on a study of competitiveness in Canada. The committee also commenced a study on economic recovery from COVID-19. On June 16, the Chair presented the committee’s report on its study of front-line grocery store workers. The committee considered Bill C-253, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and reported the bill back to the House with an amendment on June 21. That same day, the Chair also presented the committee’s report on its study of accessibility and affordability of telecommunications services. The committee then considered Bill C-272, An Act to Amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance or repair) as well as holding one meeting on a study of the Order in Council appointment of Monique Gomel to the position of interim Chairperson of the Canadian Tourism Commission.
During the period of November 22 to December 31, 2021, the committee held its organization meeting. On December 14, at that meeting, the committee elected Joël Lightbound as Chair.
Membership — 43rd Parliament (as of dissolution on August 15, 2021)
Sherry Romanado (Chair), Hon. Pierre Poilievre (Vice-Chair), Sébastien Lemire (Vice‑Chair), Tony Baldinelli, Earl Dreeshen, Ali Ehsassi, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Bernard Généreux, Helena Jaczek, Majid Jowhari, Emmanuella Lambropoulos, Brian Masse
Membership — 44th Parliament (as of December 31, 2021)
Joël Lightbound (Chair), Michael Kram (Vice-Chair), Sébastien Lemire (Vice-Chair), Han Dong, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Hon. Ed Fast, Andy Fillmore, Iqwinder Gaheer, Bernard Généreux, Tracy Gray, Viviane Lapointe, Brian Masse
Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures.”
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video conferences ($) |
Working Meals ($) |
Hospitality ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget (43-2) |
0 |
3,463 |
368 |
0 |
0 |
3,831 |
Subtotal for 43-2, from April 1 to August 15, 2021 |
0 |
3,463 |
368 |
0 |
0 |
3,831 |
Operational Budget (44-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22 to December 31, 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
0 |
3,463 |
368 |
0 |
0 |
3,831 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
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 Webcast Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Video-conferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (INDU) |
21 |
0 |
21 |
20 |
0 |
39h18m |
114 |
3 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SIND) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 43-2 |
21 |
0 |
21 |
20 |
0 |
39h18m |
114 |
3 |
Standing Committee (INDU) |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0h40m |
0 |
0 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SIND) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 44-1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0h40m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
22 |
0 |
22 |
20 |
0 |
39h58m |
114 |
3 |
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 15, 2021, the committee held 16 meetings and presented six reports to the House. The first of these reports, on the Main Estimates 2021-22, was presented on April 27. The second, entitled Canada and International Trade: An Interim Report Concerning the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond, was presented on May 13. The third was the final version of the report entitled Trade Between Canada and the United Kingdom: A Potential Transitional Trade Agreement and Beyond. The fourth, entitled Investor-State Dispute Settlement: Some Considerations for Canada, was presented on June 14. The fifth, entitled Reform of the World Trade Organization: Some Canadian Views and Priorities, was presented on June 18. Lastly, the committee reported Bill C-216, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management), back to the House on June 22 without amendment. In addition, the committee heard from witnesses as part of its study on Canada’s exports of environmental and clean technology goods and services and its study on countervailing and antidumping duties on imports of Canadian softwood lumber.
From November 22 to December 31, 2021, the committee held its first meeting of the 44th Parliament. At that meeting, on December 13, the Honourable Judy A. Sgro was elected Chair of the committee.
Membership — 43rd Parliament (as of dissolution on August 15, 2021)
Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Chair), Tracy Gray (Vice-Chair), Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay (Vice‑Chair), Ziad Aboultaif, Chandra Arya, Rachel Bendayan, Daniel Blaikie, Sukh Dhaliwal, Randy Hoback, Ben Lobb, Randeep Sarai, Terry Sheehan
Membership — 44th Parliament (as of December 31, 2021)
Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Chair), Randy Hoback (Vice-Chair), Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay (Vice-Chair), Chandra Arya, Anju Dhillon, Chris Lewis, Richard Martel, Brian Masse, Wilson Miao, Jeremy Patzer, Terry Sheehan, Arif Virani
Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures.”
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video conferences ($) |
Working Meals ($) |
Hospitality ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget (43-2) |
0 |
1,588 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,588 |
Trade Between Canada and the United Kingdom: A Potential Transitional Trade Agreement |
0 |
21 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
21 |
Canada’s International Trade and Investment Policy: Selected Considerations Concerning COVID-19 Vaccines |
0 |
371 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
371 |
Canada’s Exports of Environmental and Clean Technology Goods and Services |
0 |
484 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
484 |
Subtotal for 43-2, from April 1 to August 15, 2021 |
0 |
2,464 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2,464 |
Operational Budget (44-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22 to December 31, 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
0 |
2,464 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2,464 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
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 Webcast Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Video-conferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (CIIT) |
16 |
2 |
12 |
14 |
0 |
28h52m |
93 |
6 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SCII) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 43-2 |
16 |
2 |
12 |
14 |
0 |
28h52m |
93 |
6 |
Standing Committee (CIIT) |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1h21m |
0 |
0 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SCII) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 44-1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1h21m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
17 |
2 |
13 |
14 |
0 |
30h13m |
93 |
6 |
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 15, 2021, the committee completed its study of controlling or coercive conduct within intimate relationships and presented its ninth report on April 27. The committee then studied the impact of COVID-19 on the judicial system, holding two meetings in which it heard from 14 witnesses. Afterwards, the committee studied the Canadian victims bill of rights, holding two meetings and hearing from 12 witnesses. At the request of four members of the committee (S.O. 106(4)), the committee met to discuss their request to invite the Minister of Justice to respond to questions about the vetting of judicial appointments. The committee then studied the nomination of the Honourable Mahmud Jamal to the Supreme Court of Canada and heard from the Minister of Justice and the Right Honourable Kim Campbell. Finally, on June 23, the committee presented its 10th report, entitled Elder Abuse: Identifying the Issue and Combatting All Types of Abuse after holding seven meetings and hearing from 34 witnesses.
During the period of November 22 to December 31, 2021, the committee met for the first time in the 44th Parliament. It held its organization meeting on December 16 to elect its Chair, Randeep Sarai.
Membership — 43rd Parliament (as of dissolution on August 15, 2021)
Iqra Khalid (Chair), Hon. Rob Moore (Vice-Chair), Rhéal Éloi Fortin (Vice-Chair), Élisabeth Brière, Michael Cooper, Hon. Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, Randall Garrison, Mike Kelloway, Chris Lewis, James Maloney, Randeep Sarai, Arif Virani
Membership — 44th Parliament (as of December 31, 2021)
Randeep Sarai (Chair), Hon. Rob Moore (Vice-Chair), Rhéal Éloi Fortin (Vice-Chair), Scott Aitchison, Gary Anandasangaree, Élisabeth Brière, Larry Brock, Anju Dhillon, Lena Metlege Diab, Randall Garrison, Rob Morrison, Yasir Naqvi
Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures.”
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video conferences ($) |
Working Meals ($) |
Hospitality ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget (43-2) |
0 |
137 |
398 |
0 |
0 |
535 |
Controlling or Coercive Conduct Within Intimate Relationships |
0 |
1 |
118 |
0 |
0 |
119 |
Impact of COVID-19 on the Judicial System |
0 |
326 |
68 |
0 |
0 |
394 |
Study of Elder Abuse |
0 |
1,054 |
35 |
0 |
0 |
1,090 |
Study of the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights |
0 |
573 |
71 |
0 |
0 |
644 |
Subtotal for 43-2, from April 1 to August 15, 2021 |
0 |
2,090 |
690 |
0 |
0 |
2,780 |
Operational Budget (44-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22 to December 31, 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
0 |
2,090 |
690 |
0 |
0 |
2,780 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
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 Webcast Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Video-conferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (JUST) |
15 |
3 |
7 |
9 |
0 |
27h32m |
62 |
2 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SJUS) |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1h44m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 43-2 |
18 |
3 |
7 |
9 |
0 |
29h16m |
62 |
2 |
Standing Committee (JUST) |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0h18m |
0 |
0 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SJUS) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 44-1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0h18m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
19 |
3 |
8 |
9 |
0 |
29h34m |
62 |
2 |
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 15, 2021, the committee continued its study of addressing sexual misconduct issues in the Canadian Armed Forces, including the allegations against former Chief of the Defence Staff Jonathan Vance, hearing evidence from the Minister of National Defence, officials from the Department of National Defence, as well as former representatives from the Privy Council Office and the Office of the Prime Minister. The committee also heard from the National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces Ombudsman and the former National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister. A few meetings were suspended and then resumed over a period of several weeks. Three meetings were held to consider draft reports, but no reports were presented to the House during this period. Three meetings were held in response to a request by four members of the committee, pursuant to Standing Order 106 (4).
During the period of November 22 to December 31, 2021, the committee met once. On December 15, at the committee’s first meeting of the 44th Parliament, John McKay was elected Chair of the committee.
Membership — 43rd Parliament (as of dissolution on August 15, 2021)
Karen McCrimmon (Chair), James Bezan (Vice-Chair), Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Vice‑Chair), Hon. Larry Bagnell, Yvan Baker, Bob Benzen, Terry Dowdall, Cheryl Gallant, Randall Garrison, Yves Robillard, Sven Spengemann, Anita Vandenbeld
Membership — 44th Parliament (as of December 31, 2021)
Hon. John McKay (Chair), Hon. Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Vice-Chair), Christine Normandin (Vice-Chair), Todd Doherty, Darren Fisher, Cheryl Gallant, Lindsay Mathyssen, Bryan May, Glen Motz, Jennifer O’Connell, Yves Robillard, Sven Spengemann
Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures.”
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video conferences ($) |
Working Meals ($) |
Hospitality ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget (43-2) |
0 |
1,664 |
998 |
0 |
0 |
2,663 |
Addressing Sexual Misconduct Issues in the Canadian Armed Forces, Including the Allegations Against Former Chief of the Defence Staff Jonathan Vance |
0 |
848 |
254 |
0 |
0 |
1,102 |
Subtotal for 43-2, from April 1 to August 15, 2021 |
0 |
2,512 |
1,252 |
0 |
0 |
3,765 |
Operational Budget (44-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22 to December 31, 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
0 |
2,512 |
1,252 |
0 |
0 |
3,765 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
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 Webcast Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Video-conferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (NDDN) |
10 |
5 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
51h04m |
12 |
0 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SNDD) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 43-2 |
10 |
5 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
51h04m |
12 |
0 |
Standing Committee (NDDN) |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h28m |
0 |
0 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SNDD) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 44-1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h28m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
11 |
6 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
51h32m |
12 |
0 |
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
The committee held 17 meetings between April 1 and August 15, 2021. The committee considered Bill S-3, An Act to amend the Offshore Health and Safety Act and reported it back to the House without amendment on May 11. The committee completed its study of economic recovery in the forestry sector and presented its third report on May 25. The committee also concluded consideration of the Main Estimates 2021-22, as well as the Supplementary Estimates (A) 2021-22, and reported back to the House on May 31. The committee completed its study of critical minerals and associated value chains in Canada and presented its sixth report on June 17. The committee began a study of the low-carbon and renewable fuels industry in Canada, holding eight meetings and hearing from 46 witnesses.
During the period of November 22 to December 31, 2021, the committee met once, on December 15. At that first meeting of the committee in the 44th Parliament, John Aldag was elected Chair of the committee
Membership — 43rd Parliament (as of dissolution on August 15, 2021)
James Maloney (Chair), Greg McLean (Vice-Chair), Mario Simard (Vice-Chair), Richard Cannings, Yvonne Jones, Paul Lefebvre, Dane Lloyd, Bryan May, Jeremy Patzer, Marc G. Serré, Patrick Weiler, Bob Zimmer
Membership — 44th Parliament (as of December 31, 2021)
John Aldag (Chair), Hon. Michelle Rempel Garner (Vice-Chair), Mario Simard (Vice-Chair), Charlie Angus, George Chahal, Julie Dabrusin, Yvonne Jones, Viviane Lapointe, Larry Maguire, James Maloney, Eric Melillo, Chris Warkentin
Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures.”
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video conferences ($) |
Working Meals ($) |
Hospitality ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget (43-2) |
0 |
108 |
49 |
0 |
0 |
157 |
Economic Recovery in the Forestry Sector |
0 |
0 |
74 |
0 |
0 |
74 |
Critical Minerals and Associated Value Chains in Canada |
0 |
160 |
98 |
0 |
0 |
258 |
Low-Carbon and Renewable Fuels Industry in Canada |
0 |
1,502 |
196 |
0 |
0 |
1,698 |
Subtotal for 43-2, from April 1 to August 15, 2021 |
0 |
1,771 |
417 |
0 |
0 |
2,187 |
Operational Budget (44-1) |
0 |
0 |
>0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22 to December 31, 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
0 |
1,771 |
417 |
0 |
0 |
2,187 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
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 Webcast Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Video-conferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (RNNR) |
17 |
0 |
11 |
11 |
0 |
30h06m |
63 |
5 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SRNN) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h17m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 43-2 |
18 |
0 |
11 |
11 |
0 |
30h23m |
63 |
5 |
Standing Committee (RNNR) |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1h57m |
0 |
0 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SRNN) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 44-1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1h57m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
19 |
0 |
12 |
11 |
0 |
32h20m |
63 |
5 |
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
During the period of April 1 to August 15, 2021, the committee held 18 meetings. The committee continued its study of the government measures to protect and promote French in Quebec and in Canada. The committee also continued and concluded its study of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the government’s ability to deliver information in both official languages and its study of the challenges of the parliamentary interpretation service in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and presented a report for each of these studies. The committee held a briefing on the Government of Canada’s public reform document for the modernization of the Official Languages Act. The committee then undertook a study of the federal support for French-language or bilingual post-secondary institutions in a minority situation.
During the period of November 22 to December 31, 2021, the committee met for the first time in the 44th Parliament and elected René Arseneault as Chair on December 15.
Membership — 43rd Parliament (as of dissolution on August 15, 2021)
Emmanuel Dubourg (Chair), Hon. Steven Blaney (Vice-Chair), Mario Beaulieu (Vice Chair), René Arseneault, Alexandre Boulerice, Marc Dalton, Joël Godin, Marie‑France Lalonde, Patricia Lattanzio, Paul Lefebvre, Soraya Martinez Ferrada, John Williamson
Membership — 44th Parliament (as of December 31, 2021)
René Arseneault (Chair), Joël Godin (Vice-Chair), Mario Beaulieu (Vice-Chair), Niki Ashton, Marc Dalton, Francis Drouin, Emmanuel Dubourg, Marilyn Gladu, Jacques Gourde, Arielle Kayabaga, Patricia Lattanzio, Marc G. Serré
Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures.”
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video conferences ($) |
Working Meals ($) |
Hospitality ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget (43-2) |
0 |
87 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
87 |
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Government’s Ability to Deliver Information in Both Official Languages |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
Government Measures to Protect and Promote French in Quebec and in Canada |
0 |
521 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
521 |
Federal Support for French-language or Bilingual Post-secondary Institutions in a Minority Situation |
0 |
483 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
483 |
Subtotal for 43-2, from April 1 to August 15, 2021 |
0 |
1,092 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,092 |
Operational Budget (44-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22 to December 31, 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
0 |
1,092 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,092 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
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 Webcast Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Video-conferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (LANG) |
18 |
0 |
8 |
8 |
0 |
35h01m |
39 |
2 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SLAN) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 43-2 |
18 |
0 |
8 |
8 |
0 |
35h01m |
39 |
2 |
Standing Committee (LANG) |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1h44m |
0 |
0 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SLAN) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 44-1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1h44m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
19 |
0 |
9 |
8 |
0 |
36h45m |
39 |
2 |
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
During the period of April 1 to August 15, 2021, the committee held eight numbered meetings, however meeting No. 27, occurred over 14 different calendar days. During this period, the committee continued its study of the government’s reasons for proroguing Parliament in August 2020, culminating in the adoption of the committee’s report, entitled Report on the Government’s Report to Parliament: August 2020 Prorogation – COVID-19 Pandemic, covering the Prime Minister’s power to prorogue, as well as the circumstances involving the prorogation in August 2020. The committee also considered Bill C-19, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (COVID-19 response) and reported it back to the House with amendments on June 21.
During this period, the Subcommittee on Private Members’ Business (SMEM) met once to determine the votability of items recently placed on the order of precedence, upon which the committee presented its 16th report on June 11. The report was deemed concurred in by the House upon its presentation.
The committee held three meetings during the period of November 22 to December 31, 2021. It was created by the House on December 2. At its first meeting of the 44th Parliament, on December 3, the committee elected the Hon. Bardish Chagger as Chair. On December 14, it received a briefing from the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner.
During this period, the Subcommittee on Private Members’ Business (SMEM) did not meet.
Membership of PROC — 43rd Parliament (as of dissolution on August 15, 2021)
Ruby Sahota (Chair), John Nater (Vice-Chair), Alain Therrien (Vice-Chair), Daniel Blaikie, Hon. Kirsty Duncan, Mark Gerretsen, Hon. Peter Kent, Stéphane Lauzon, Tom Lukiwski, Hon. Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Ryan Turnbull, Karen Vecchio
Membership of SMEM — 43rd Parliament (as of dissolution on August 15, 2021)
Hon. Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Chair), Mark Gerretsen, Lindsay Mathyssen, Alain Therrien, Karen Vecchio
Membership of PROC — 44th Parliament (as of December 31, 2021)
Hon. Bardish Chagger (Chair), Eric Duncan (Vice-Chair), Alain Therrien (Vice-Chair), Michael Barrett, Rachel Blaney, Blaine Calkins, Hon. Greg Fergus, Mark Gerretsen, Sherry Romanado, Ruby Sahota, Ryan Turnbull, Brad Vis
Membership of SMEM — 44th Parliament (as of December 31, 2021)
Ruby Sahota (Chair), Michael Barrett, Heather McPherson, Alain Therrien, Ryan Turnbull
Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures.”
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video conferences ($) |
Working Meals ($) |
Hospitality ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget (43-2) |
0 |
1,024 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,024 |
Bill C-19, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (COVID-19 response) |
0 |
223 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
223 |
Subtotal for 43-2, from April 1 to August 15, 2021 |
0 |
1,247 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,247 |
Operational Budget (44-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22 to December 31, 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
0 |
1,247 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,247 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
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 Webcast Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Video-conferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (PROC) |
8 |
0 |
6 |
4 |
0 |
49h50m |
14 |
6 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SPRO) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subcommittee on Private Members’ Business (SMEM) |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0h03m |
0 |
0 |
Sub-total 43-2 |
9 |
0 |
7 |
4 |
0 |
49h53m |
14 |
6 |
Standing Committee (PROC) |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
3h19m |
1 |
1 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SPRO) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subcommittee on Private Members’ Business (SMEM) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Sub-total 44-1 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
3h19m |
1 |
1 |
Total |
12 |
2 |
7 |
5 |
0 |
53h12m |
15 |
7 |
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 15, 2021, the committee held 17 meetings, undertook nine studies and presented nine reports to the House. On April 13, the committee received a briefing from the Office of the Auditor General of Canada concerning reports tabled in the House on March 25, by the Auditor General. The committee agreed to create a working group to begin the planning for the Canadian Council of Public Accounts Committees and Canadian Council of Legislative Auditors annual conference being hosted in Ottawa in 2022.
From November 22 to December 31, 2021, the committee met once. On December 16, at its first meeting of the 44th Parliament, Tom Kmiec was elected Chair of the committee.
Membership — 43rd Parliament (as of dissolution on August 15, 2021)
Kelly Block (Chair), Lloyd Longfield (Vice-Chair), Maxime Blanchette-Joncas (Vice-Chair), Luc Berthold, Kody Blois, Greg Fergus, Matthew Green, Philip Lawrence, Francesco Sorbara, Len Webber, Jean Yip
Membership — 44th Parliament (as of December 31, 2021)
Tom Kmiec (Chair), Jean Yip (Vice-Chair), Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné (Vice-Chair), Valerie Bradford, Richard Bragdon, Michael Cooper, Blake Desjarlais, Han Dong, Peter Fragiskatos, Philip Lawrence, Brenda Shanahan
Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures.”
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video conferences ($) |
Working Meals ($) |
Hospitality ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget (43-2) |
0 |
309 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
309 |
Report 1, Procuring Complex Information Technology Solutions, of the 2021 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada |
0 |
61 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
61 |
Report 2, National Shipbuilding Strategy, of the 2021 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada |
0 |
121 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
121 |
Report 3, Access to Safe Drinking Water in First Nations Communities—Indigenous Services Canada, of the 2021 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada |
0 |
44 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
44 |
Report 4, Canada Child Benefit — Canada Revenue Agency, of the 2021 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada |
0 |
45 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
45 |
Report 5, Follow-up Audit on Rail Safety — Transport Canada, of the 2021 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada |
0 |
42 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
42 |
Report 6, Canada Emergency Response Benefit, of the 2021 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada |
0 |
121 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
121 |
Report 7, Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, of the 2021 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada |
0 |
214 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
214 |
Report 8, Pandemic Preparedness, Surveillance, and Border Control Measures, of the 2021 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada |
0 |
81 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
81 |
Report 9, Investing in Canada Plan, of the 2021 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada |
0 |
138 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
138 |
Subtotal for 43-2, from April 1 to August 15, 2021 |
0 |
1,175 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,175 |
Operational Budget (44-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22 to December 31, 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
0 |
1,175 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,175 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
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 Webcast Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Video-conferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (PACP) |
17 |
10 |
2 |
13 |
0 |
34h12m |
120 |
9 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SPAC) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 43-2 |
17 |
10 |
2 |
13 |
0 |
34h12m |
120 |
9 |
Standing Committee (PACP) |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0h38m |
0 |
0 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SPAC) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 44-1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0h38m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
18 |
10 |
3 |
13 |
0 |
34h50m |
120 |
9 |
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
During the period from April 1 to August 15, 2021, the committee met 16 times. The committee continued its study of systemic racism in policing in Canada, meeting six times and culminating in the presentation of its sixth report to the House on June 17. Following a briefing on the final report on the implementation of the Merlo Davidson settlement agreement in the previous period, the committee held one meeting to study the report and concurred the findings and recommendations contained therein as its seventh report presented to the House on June 22. The committee also concluded its study of the Parole Board of Canada and the circumstances that led to a young woman’s death, holding three meetings and presenting its eighth report to House on June 22. On May 5, the committee held a meeting at the request of four members of the committee (S.O. 106(4)) and agreed to undertake a study of ideologically motivated violent extremism. The committee commenced this study and held three meetings on this matter. Finally, the committee began a study of the current situation in federal prisons in relation to Correctional Service Canada’s response to COVID-19, the implementation and operation of structured intervention units and reports of sexual coercion and violence in federal prisons, holding two meetings.
During the period from November 22 to December 31, 2021, the committee met three times. The organization meeting was held on December 8, following the adoption of a motion in the House calling for the committee to be convened on a priority basis. The Hon. Jim Carr was elected Chair of the committee. Pursuant to the same House motion, the committee commenced a study of gun control, illegal arms trafficking and the increase in gun crimes committed by members of street gangs. The committee was convened a second time on December 14, at the request of four committee members pursuant to Standing Order 106(4), to discuss the organization of its proceedings. On December 16, the Minister of Public Safety appeared before the committee accompanied by officials from the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Canada Border Services Agency and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Membership — 43rd Parliament (as of dissolution on August 15, 2021)
Hon. John McKay (Chair), Shannon Stubbs (Vice-Chair), Kristina Michaud (Vice-Chair), Pam Damoff, Darren Fisher, Jack Harris, Kamal Khera, Damien C. Kurek, Emmanuella Lambropoulos, Joël Lightbound, Glen Motz, Tako Van Popta
Membership — 44th Parliament (as of December 31, 2021)
Hon. Jim Carr (Chair), Raquel Dancho (Vice-Chair), Kristina Michaud (Vice-Chair), Paul Chiang, Pam Damoff, Dane Lloyd, Alistair MacGregor, Ron McKinnon, Taleeb Noormohamed, Doug Shipley, Tako Van Popta, Sameer Zuberi
Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures.”
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video conferences ($) |
Working Meals ($) |
Hospitality ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget (43-2) |
0 |
1,435 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,435 |
Issue of Systemic Racism in Policing Services in Canada |
0 |
178 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
178 |
Parole Board and the Circumstances that Led to a Young Woman’s Death |
0 |
69 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
69 |
Subtotal for 43-2, from April 1 to August 15, 2021 |
0 |
1,682 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,682 |
Operational Budget (44-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22 to December 31, 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
0 |
1,682 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,682 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
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 Webcast Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Video-conferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (SECU) |
16 |
1 |
7 |
8 |
0 |
34h09m |
36 |
3 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SSEC) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1h02m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 43-2 |
17 |
1 |
7 |
8 |
0 |
35h11m |
36 |
3 |
Standing Committee (SECU) |
3 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
4h34m |
10 |
0 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SSEC) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 44-1 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
4h34m |
10 |
0 |
Total |
20 |
3 |
8 |
9 |
0 |
39h45m |
46 |
3 |
Standing Committee on Science and Research (SRSR)
Mandate
The Standing Committee on Science and Research studies all matters relating to science and research, including any reports of the Chief Science Advisor.
Summary of Committee Activity
During the period from November 22 to December 31, 2021, the committee met once. On December 14, at the committee’s first meeting of the 44th Parliament, the Hon. Kirsty Duncan was elected Chair of the committee.
Membership — 44th Parliament (as of December 31, 2021)
Hon. Kirsty Duncan (Chair), Corey Tochor (Vice-Chair), Maxime Blanchette-Joncas (Vice-Chair), Tony Baldinelli, Valerie Bradford, Richard Cannings, Chad Collins, Lena Metlege Diab, Hon. Mike Lake, Stéphane Lauzon, Ron McKinnon, Gerald Soroka
Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures.”
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video conferences ($) |
Working Meals ($) |
Hospitality ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget (44-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
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 Webcast Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Video-conferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (SRSR) for 44-1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0h47m |
0 |
0 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SSRS) for 44-1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0h47m |
0 |
0 |
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 the Department for Women and Gender Equality, that conduct work related to the status of women.
Summary of Committee Activity
During the period of April 1 to August 15, 2021, the committee held 21 meetings. The committee completed its study of the implementation of the Pay Equity Act, hearing evidence from the Minister of Labour, the Pay Equity Commissioner, the Parliamentary Budget Officer and officials from the Department of Employment and Social Development, the Canadian Human Rights Commission and the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer. The committee presented its report on May 26. The committee completed its study of women’s unpaid work and presented a report to the House on June 9. The committee completed its study of the challenges faced by women living in rural, remote and northern communities in Canada and presented a report on June 15. The committee completed its study of eliminating sexual misconduct within the Canadian Armed Forces. The committee heard from 36 witnesses including numerous survivors. The committee presented its report on June 17. The committee considered the Supplementary Estimates (A) 2021-22 and presented its report on June 17. The committee conducted a study of midwifery services across Canada and submitted recommendations directly to provincial and federal counterparts on the issue. Finally, the committee began a study of eliminating hate crimes and violence against women and marginalized groups on June 22.
During the period of November 22 to December 31, 2021, the committee met once. On December 14, at its first meeting of the 44th Parliament, Karen Vecchio was elected Chair of the committee.
Membership — 43rd Parliament (as of dissolution on August 15, 2021)
Marilyn Gladu (Chair), Sonia Sidhu (Vice-Chair), Andréanne Larouche (Vice-Chair), Anju Dhillon, Gudie Hutchings, Lindsay Mathyssen, Jag Sahota, Marc G. Serré, Nelly Shin, Hon. Alice Wong, Salma Zahid
Membership — 44th Parliament (as of December 31, 2021)
Karen Vecchio (Chair), Sonia Sidhu (Vice-Chair), Andréanne Larouche (Vice-Chair), Michelle Ferreri, Leah Gazan, Laila Goodridge, Emmanuella Lambropoulos, Marc G. Serré, Jenna Sudds, Anita Vandenbeld, Dominique Vien
Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures.”
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video conferences ($) |
Working Meals ($) |
Hospitality ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget (43-2) |
0 |
180 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
180 |
Women's Unpaid Work |
0 |
211 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
211 |
Challenges Faced by Women Living in Rural Communities |
0 |
83 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
83 |
Sexual Misconduct Within the Canadian Armed Forces |
0 |
1,363 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,363 |
Midwifery Services Across Canada |
0 |
539 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
539 |
Eliminating Hate Crimes and Violence Against Women and Marginalized Groups |
0 |
1,105 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,105 |
Subtotal for 43-2, from April 1 to August 15, 2021 |
0 |
3,481 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3,481 |
Operational Budget (44-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22 to December 31, 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
0 |
3,481 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3,481 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
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 Webcast Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Video-conferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (FEWO) |
21 |
6 |
7 |
13 |
0 |
41h52m |
65 |
5 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFEW) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 43-2 |
21 |
6 |
7 |
13 |
0 |
41h52m |
65 |
5 |
Standing Committee (FEWO) |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0h37m |
0 |
0 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFEW) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 44-1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0h37m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
22 |
6 |
8 |
13 |
0 |
42h29m |
65 |
5 |
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 15, 2021, the committee held one meeting on its study of the follow-up audit of rail safety. The committee then began a study of targeted infrastructure investment. On April 22, the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities appeared at committee for the Main Estimates 2021-22. The committee completed its study on the aircraft certification process and the Chair presented a report on June 9. The committee also concluded its study of the impact of COVID-19 on the aviation sector and the Chair presented a report to the House on June 16. The committee held two meetings on the government’s response to the Ukraine International Airlines flight 752 tragedy. The committee then commenced a study of railway safety.
During the period of November 22 to December 31, 2021, the committee held its first meeting of 44th Parliament. On December 16, at that organization meeting, the committee elected Peter Schiefke as Chair.
Membership — 43rd Parliament (as of dissolution on August 15, 2021)
Vance Badawey (Chair), Stephanie Kusie (Vice-Chair), Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Vice-Chair), Taylor Bachrach, Fayçal El-Khoury, Angelo Iacono, Helena Jaczek, Michael Kram, Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Churence Rogers, Doug Shipley, Gerald Soroka
Membership — 44th Parliament (as of December 31, 2021)
Peter Schiefke (Chair), Melissa Lantsman (Vice-Chair), Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Vice-Chair), Taylor Bachrach, Vance Badawey, George Chahal, Terry Dowdall, Marilyn Gladu, Angelo Iacono, Annie Koutrakis, Dan Muys, Churence Rogers
Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures.”
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video conferences ($) |
Working Meals ($) |
Hospitality ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget (43-2) |
0 |
2,415 |
142 |
0 |
0 |
2,556 |
Subtotal for 43-2, from April 1 to August 15, 2021 |
0 |
2,415 |
142 |
0 |
0 |
2,556 |
Operational Budget (44-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22 to December 31, 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
0 |
2,415 |
142 |
0 |
0 |
2,556 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
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 Webcast Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Video-conferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (TRAN) |
16 |
0 |
12 |
12 |
0 |
35h20m |
85 |
3 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (STRA) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 43-2 |
16 |
0 |
12 |
12 |
0 |
35h20m |
85 |
3 |
Standing Committee (TRAN) |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0h40m |
0 |
0 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (STRA) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 44-1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0h40m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
17 |
0 |
13 |
12 |
0 |
36h00m |
85 |
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
During the period from April 1 to August 15, 2021, the committee held a total of 14 meetings. In its first meeting within this period, the committee commenced consideration of the Main Estimates 2021-22, which included an appearance by the Minister of Veterans Affairs. The committee reported them back to the House on April 16. The committee also held a meeting on Veterans Affairs Canada mental health care programs where it heard from four witnesses on the topic. It also resumed its study of supports and services to veterans’ caregivers and families where it heard from 21 witnesses and received two briefs. The committee also met to resume the draft consideration of the draft report on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the financial health of veterans' organizations. The study of a strategy for commemorations in the 21st century, in which 21 witnesses were heard, commenced on April 28, whereas the study of service dogs for veterans, in which 18 witnesses were heard, commenced on May 12.
During the period of November 22 to December 31, 2021, the committee held one meeting. On December 14, at the committee’s first meeting of the 44th Parliament, Emmanuel Dubourg was elected Chair.
Membership — 43rd Parliament (as of dissolution on August 15, 2021)
Bryan May (Chair), John Brassard (Vice-Chair), Luc Desilets (Vice-Chair), Rachel Blaney, Sean Casey, Scot Davidson, Todd Doherty, Andy Fillmore, Marie-France Lalonde, Darrell Samson, Cathay Wagantall, Sameer Zuberi
Membership — 44th Parliament (as of December 31, 2021)
Emmanuel Dubourg (Chair), Frank Caputo (Vice-Chair), Luc Desilets (Vice-Chair), Rachel Blaney, Kelly Block, Sean Casey, Wilson Miao, Anna Roberts, Churence Rogers, Darrell Samson, Fraser Tolmie, Rechie Valdez
Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures.”
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video conferences ($) |
Working Meals ($) |
Hospitality ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget (43-2) |
0 |
376 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
376 |
Supports and Services to Veterans' Caregivers and Families |
0 |
262 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
262 |
Strategy for Commemorations in the 21st Century |
0 |
822 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
822 |
Service Dogs for Veterans |
0 |
726 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
726 |
Subtotal for 43-2, from April 1 to August 15, 2021 |
0 |
2,185 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2,185 |
Operational Budget (44-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22 to December 31, 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
0 |
2,185 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2,185 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
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 Webcast Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Video-conferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (ACVA) |
14 |
1 |
10 |
11 |
0 |
24h03m |
52 |
3 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SACV) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 43-2 |
14 |
1 |
10 |
11 |
0 |
24h03m |
52 |
3 |
Standing Committee (ACVA) |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0h53m |
0 |
0 |
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SACV) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 44-1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0h53m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
15 |
1 |
11 |
11 |
0 |
24h56m |
52 |
3 |
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 of April 1 to August 15, 2021, the committee met once. It adopted its fourth report entitled Committee Activities and Expenditures – April 1, 2020 – March 31, 2021, which was presented to the House on June 11.
The Subcommittee on Committee Budgets (SBLI) did not meet during this period.
During the period of November 22 to December 31, 2021, the committee did not meet.
The Subcommittee on Committee Budgets (SBLI) also did not meet during this period.
Membership of LIAI — 43rd Parliament (as of dissolution on August 15, 2021)
Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Chair), Marilyn Gladu (Vice-Chair), Dean Allison, Vance Badawey, Kelly Block, Bob Bratina, Sean Casey, Emmanuel Dubourg, Hon. Wayne Easter, Pat Finnigan, Iqra Khalid, Robert Kitchen, James Maloney, Bryan May, Karen McCrimmon, Ken McDonald, Hon. John McKay, Ron McKinnon, Sherry Romanado, Ruby Sahota, Francis Scarpaleggia, Scott Simms, Sven Spengemann, Chris Warkentin, Salma Zahid
Membership of SBLI — 43rd Parliament (as of dissolution on August 15, 2021)
Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Chair), Marilyn Gladu (Vice-Chair), Vance Badawey, Kelly Block, Hon. Wayne Easter, Sherry Romanado
Membership of LIAI — 44th Parliament (as of December 31, 2021)
John Aldag, René Arseneault, Kody Blois, Hon. Jim Carr, Sean Casey, Hon. Bardish Chagger, Emmanuel Dubourg, Hon. Kirsty Duncan, Peter Fonseca, Hon. Hedy Fry, Hon. Marc Garneau, Robert Kitchen, Pat Kelly, Tom Kmiec, Joël Lightbound, Ken McDonald, Hon. John McKay, Robert J. Morrissey, Randeep Sarai, Francis Scarpaleggia, Hon. Judy A. Sgro, Peter Schiefke, Sven Spengemann, Karen Vecchio, Salma Zahid
Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Expenditures.”
Study Name |
Witness Expenses ($) |
Video conferences ($) |
Working Meals ($) |
Hospitality ($) |
Other ($) |
Total ($) |
Operational Budget (43-2) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal for 43-2, from April 1 to August 15, 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Operational Budget (44-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22 to December 31, 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)
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 Webcast Meetings |
Number of Meetings with Video-conferencing |
Number of Meetings with Video Recording |
Total Meeting Hours |
Number of Witnesses |
Number of Reports |
Standing Committee (LIAI) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h29m |
0 |
1 |
Subcommittee on Committee Budgets (SBLI) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 43-2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h29m |
0 |
1 |
Standing Committee (LIAI) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subcommittee on Committee Budgets (SBLI) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal 44-1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h0m |
0 |
0 |
Total |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0h29m |
0 |
1 |