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.

During the period of January 1 to March 31, 2022, the committee undertook a study on the collection and use of mobility data by the Government of Canada and a study on the use and impact of facial recognition technology. In addition, the committee tabled three reports in the House.

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 March 31, 2022)

Pat Kelly (Chair), Iqra Khalid (Vice-Chair), René Villemure (Vice-Chair), Parm Bains, James Bezan, Hon. Greg Fergus, Matthew Green, Lisa Hepfner, Damien C. Kurek, Ya’ara Saks, Ryan Williams

Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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	737	404	0	0	1,141
Collection and Use of Mobility Data by the Government of Canada	0	1,281	790	0	0	2,071
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22, 2021 to March 31, 2022	0	2,018	1,194	0	0	3,212
Total	0	3,307	1,212	0	0	4,519

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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)	14	3	10	8	0	25h11m	29	3
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SETH)	1	0	0	0	0	0h42m	0	0
Subtotal 44-1	15	3	10	8	0	25h53m	29	3
Total	30	10	12	15	0	64h08m	67	6

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.

During the period of January 1 to March 31, 2022, on January 31, the committee held a briefing on the status of the British Columbia flood recovery effort, hearing from officials from the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Farm Credit Canada and Public Safety Canada. On February 2, the committee presented its first report, entitled Room to Grow: Strengthening Food Processing Capacity in Canada for Food Security and Exports, in relation to a study from the previous Parliament. For its study of the agriculture and agri-food supply chain, the committee held seven meetings and heard from 38 witnesses. On March 21, the committee considered the Supplementary Estimates (C), 2021-22, and presented its third report on the subject that same day. On March 28, the committee began a study of environmental contribution of agriculture.

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 March 31, 2022)

Kody Blois (Chair), John Barlow (Vice-Chair), Yves Perron (Vice-Chair), Francis Drouin, Dave Epp, Ted Falk, Richard Lehoux, Tim Louis, Alistair MacGregor, Leah Taylor Roy, Ryan Turnbull, Rechie Valdez

Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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	132	0	0	1,077
Environmental Impact of Agriculture	0	683	79	0	0	762
Subtotal for 43-2, from April 1 to August 15, 2021	0	2,519	468	0	0	2,987
Operational Budget (44-1)	0	384	385	0	0	769
The Agriculture and Agri-Food Supply Chain	0	1,680	611	0	0	2,291
Environmental Contribution of Agriculture	0	639	134	0	43	816
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22, 2021 to March 31, 2022	0	2,703	1,130	0	43	3,876
Total	0	5,222	1,598	0	43	6,863

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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)	12	0	12	11	0	24h06m	87	3
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SAGR)	1	0	0	0	0	1h02m	0	0
Subtotal 44-1	13	0	12	11	0	25h08m	87	3
Total	30	1	25	24	0	57h31m	167	7

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.

During the period of January 1 to March 31, 2022, the committee studied challenges related to the recovery of the arts, culture, heritage, and sport sectors, which have been deeply impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It heard from witnesses and the Minister of Canadian Heritage. The committee also undertook studies of the impact on local news of Rogers Communications Inc.'s takeover of Shaw Communications, and of the status of the Artist Act and its impact on improving basic working conditions for artists.

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 March 31, 2022)

Hon. Hedy Fry (Chair), John Nater (Vice-Chair), Martin Champoux (Vice-Chair), Chris Bittle, Michael Coteau, Lisa Hepfner, Anthony Housefather, Peter Julian, Tim Louis, Rachael Thomas, Hon. Tim Uppal, Kevin Waugh

Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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	50	294	0	0	343
Status of the Artist Act and its impact on improving basic working conditions for artists	0	1,009	0	0	0	1,009
Impact on Local News of Rogers Communications Inc.'s Takeover of Shaw Communications	0	246	0	0	0	246
Challenges Related to the Recovery of the Arts, Culture, Heritage, and Sport Sectors, which have been deeply impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic	0	1,093	0	0	0	1,093
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22, 2021 to March 31, 2022	0	2,398	294	0	0	2,691
Total	0	4,991	294	0	0	5,284

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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)	13	1	10	9	0	21h48m	66	0
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SCHP)	2	0	0	0	0	3h29m	0	0
Subtotal 44-1	15	1	10	9	0	25h17m	66	0
Total	40	4	31	31	0	75h44m	160	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.

The committee met 13 times between January 1 and March 31, 2022. The committee received a briefing on current and projected processing timelines and acceptance rates from the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and officials. The committee initiated a study of recruitment and acceptance rates of foreign students and heard from 31 witnesses. The committee commenced a study on differential outcomes in the department’s decisions. The committee initiated a study and presented its third report on the situation at the Russia-Ukraine border on March 3, which was concurred in by the House on March 29. The committee also studied the Supplementary Estimates (C), 2021-22, and reported them back to the House on March 4.

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 March 31, 2022)

Salma Zahid (Chair), Jasraj Singh Hallan (Vice-Chair), Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Vice-Chair), Shafqat Ali, Bob Benzen, Sukh Dhaliwal, Fayçal El-Khoury, Garnett Genuis, Arielle Kayabaga, Jenny Kwan, Marie-France Lalonde, Brad Redekopp

Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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	229	725	0	0	954
Recruitment and Acceptance Rates of Foreign Students	0	1,407	492	0	0	1,899
Differential Outcomes in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Decisions	0	777	709	0	0	1,487
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22, 2021 to March 31, 2022	0	2,414	1,926	0	0	4,340
Total	0	4,533	2,569	0	12	7,114

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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)	14	3	9	11	0	27h10m	57	4
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SCIM)	1	0	0	0	0	1h43m	0	0
Subtotal 44-1	15	3	9	11	0	28h53m	57	4
Total	32	4	19	22	0	60h10m	138	8

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.

During the period of January 1 to March 31, 2022, the committee held 10 meetings. The committee held a briefing by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development. The committee undertook studies on single-use plastics and on nuclear waste governance in Canada. The committee also considered the Supplementary Estimates (C), 2021-22. Finally, the committee began a study of fossil fuel subsidies.

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 March 31, 2022)

Francis Scarpaleggia (Chair), Earl Dreeshen (Vice-Chair), Monique Pauzé (Vice-Chair), Colin Carrie, Laurel Collins, Terry Duguid, Lloyd Longfield, Dan Mazier, Kyle Seeback, Leah Taylor Roy, Joanne Thompson, Patrick Weiler

Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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	299	226	0	0	525
Nuclear Waste Governance in Canada	0	1,093	487	0	0	1,579
Single-Use Plastics	0	0	242	0	0	242
Fossil Fuel Subsidies	0	539	277	0	0	816
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22, 2021 to March 31, 2022	0	1,931	1,232	0	0	3,163
Total	0	6,015	1,232	0	0	7,246

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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)	11	3	6	8	0	21h38m	71	1
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SENV)	2	0	0	0	0	1h40m	0	0
Subtotal 44-1	13	3	6	8	0	23h18m	71	1
Total	32	20	6	25	0	68h05m	175	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.

During the period of January 1 to March 31, 2022, the committee completed its study on the Pre-budget Consultations in Advance of the 2022 Budget. During this study, the committee heard from 41 witnesses and received 495 briefs. The committee presented its 3rd report, entitled Considering the Path Forward, on March 21, after holding nine meetings. The committee also undertook a study on inflation in the current Canadian economy and heard from 37 witnesses, as well as a study on the invocation of the Emergency Act and related measures where it heard from 22 witnesses. Furthermore, the committee considered Bill C-8, An Act to implement certain provisions of the economic and fiscal update tabled in Parliament on December 14, 2021 and other measures, and reported it back to the House with an amendment on March 1.

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 March 31, 2022)

Peter Fonseca (Chair), Dan Albas (Vice-Chair), Gabriel Ste-Marie (Vice-Chair), Yvan Baker, Terry Beech, Daniel Blaikie, Adam Chambers, Sophie Chatel, Julie Dzerowicz, Hon. Ed Fast, Heath MacDonald, Jake Stewart

Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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	994	1,929	0	0	2,924
Inflation in the Current Canadian Economy	0	1,739	576	0	0	2,315
Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2022 Budget	0	1,219	300	0	0	1,519
Invocation of the Emergency Act and related measures	0	872	262	0	0	1,134
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22, 2021 to March 31, 2022	0	4,825	3,068	0	0	7,892
Total	0	10,009	3,120	0	0	13,129

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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)	35	29	2	28	0	82h30m	205	3
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFIN)	2	0	0	0	0	1h14m	0	0
Subtotal 44-1	37	29	2	28	0	83h44m	205	3
Total	70	55	4	57	0	161h45m	523	4

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.

During the period of January 1 to March 31, 2022, the committee held 13 meetings and undertook four studies, including one on the subject matter of Supplementary Estimates (C), 2021-22, with the appearance of the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard. The Minister also appeared before the committee on February 17, accompanied by officials to discuss the Minister’s mandate letter and matters related to the department. The committee completed its study of flood control and mitigation systems in British Columbia and agreed to submit recommendations to the Minister by way of a letter. The committee started its study of the traceability of fish and seafood products, hearing from 22 witnesses over six meetings. It also started a study of marine cargo container spills on March 29.

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 March 31, 2022)

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 March 31, 2022)

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	469	202	0	0	671
Flood Control and Mitigation Systems in British Columbia	0	403	178	0	0	581
Traceability of Fish and Seafood Products	0	1,145	497	0	0	1,642
Marine Cargo Container Spills	0	685	280	0	0	966
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22, 2021 to March 31, 2022	0	2,702	1,158	0	0	3,860
Total	0	4,595	1,158	0	0	5,753

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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)	14	1	12	10	0	27h02m	61	4
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFOP)	0	0	0	0	0	0h0m	0	0
Subtotal 44-1	14	1	12	10	0	27h02m	61	4
Total	30	10	15	20	0	55h04m	115	6

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.

During the period of January 1 to March 31, 2022, the committee held 12 meetings. During these meetings, the committee held three briefings from Global Affairs Canada on the current situations in Haiti, Ethiopia and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, respectively. In addition to these briefings, the committee commenced studies of the situation at the Russia-Ukraine border and the implications for peace and security, of the situation in the Taiwan Strait, and of vaccine equity and intellectual property rights. The Minister of International Development appeared on March 3 and the Minister of Foreign Affairs appeared on March 24, each to discuss their mandate letters with the committee. Finally, on February 28, the Chair presented the committee’s first report to the House, entitled Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine. A motion with the same wording as the report was adopted by unanimous consent in the House on the same day.

During the same period, the Subcommittee on International Human Rights (SDIR) held six meetings. At the first meeting, on January 31, Ali Ehsassi was elected Chair of the subcommittee. The subcommittee held a briefing with human rights organizations and studied human rights in repressive states.

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 March 31, 2022)

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 March 31, 2022)

Ali Ehsassi (Chair), Michael Cooper (Vice-Chair), Denis Trudel (Vice-Chair), Heather McPherson, Hon. Robert Oliphant, Anita Vandenbeld, Arnold Viersen, Sameer Zuberi

Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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	98	18	0	208	324
Briefing on the Current Situation in Ethiopia	0	359	83	0	0	443
Briefing on the Current Situation in Haiti	0	74	83	0	0	157
Briefing on the Current Situation in the Xinjiang Autonomous Region	0	201	134	0	0	335
Situation at the Russia-Ukraine Border and Implications for Peace and Security	0	375	322	0	0	697
The Situation in the Taiwan Strait	0	239	83	0	0	322
Vaccine equity and intellectual property rights	0	43	83	0	0	127
Mandate Letters of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of International Development	0	544	166	0	0	710
SDIR – Operational Budget (44-1)	0	31	72	0	0	103
SDIR - Briefing with Human Rights Organizations	0	143	25	0	0	168
SDIR - Human Rights in Repressive States: The situation of human rights defenders, journalists and media organizations	0	394	137	0	0	531
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22, 2021 to March 31, 2022	0	2,502	1,206	0	208	3,916
Total	0	4,516	1,346	0	3,347	9,209

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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)	13	5	8	11	0	26h13m	56	1
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFAA)	1	0	0	0	0	2h28m	0	0
Subcommittee on International Human Rights (SDIR)	6	0	4	3	0	10h45m	17	0
Subtotal 44-1	20	5	12	14	0	39h26m	73	1
Total	50	18	15	31	0	94h12m	158	6

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.

During the period from January 1 to March 31, the committee met 10 times. It held three meetings as part of its study of air defence procurement projects and three meetings as part of its study of the National Shipbuilding Strategy. The committee also spent two meetings considering the Departmental Results Reports for the period ended March 31, 2021, and the Supplementary Estimates (C), 2021-22, resulting in the first report of the committee, which was presented to the House on March 21. The committee also held briefings by the Procurement Ombudsman and by the Canada Post Corporation and devoted one meeting to the study of the Parliamentary Budget Officer’s Report on the Polar Icebreaker Project.

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 March 31, 2022)

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 March 31, 2022)

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	1,116	244	0	0	1,360
Air Defence Procurement Projects	0	425	146	0	0	572
National Shipbuilding Strategy	0	157	49	0	0	206
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22, 2021 to March 31, 2022	0	1,698	439	0	0	2,137
Total	0	3,376	439	0	0	3,815

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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)	11	0	10	9	0	19h48m	62	1
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SOGG)	1	0	0	0	0	1h36m	0	0
Subtotal 44-1	12	0	10	9	0	21h24m	62	1
Total	28	0	25	24	0	54h16m	144	3

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.

During the period of January 1 to March 31, 2022, the committee held 13 meetings. The committee held four meetings on its study of the emergency situation facing Canadians in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, hearing from 22 witnesses, and held three meetings on its study of Canada's health workforce, hearing from 11 witnesses. The committee also studied and reported back to the House the Supplementary Estimates (C), 2021-22, and the Main Estimates 2022-23, the subjects of its first and second reports respectively.

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 March 31, 2022)

Sean Casey (Chair), Michael Barrett (Vice-Chair), Luc Thériault (Vice-Chair), Don Davies, Stephen Ellis, Laila Goodridge, Brendan Hanley, Majid Jowhari, Hon. Mike Lake, Marcus Powlowski, Sonia Sidhu, Adam van Koeverden

Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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	1,096	174	0	0	1,270
Emergency Situation Facing Canadians in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic	0	651	105	0	0	756
Canada's Health Workforce	0	919	140	0	0	1,059
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22, 2021 to March 31, 2022	0	2,665	419	0	0	3,084
Total	0	8,138	419	0	0	8,558

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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)	14	3	9	9	0	27h14m	51	2
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SHES)	1	0	0	0	0	1h47m	0	0
Subtotal 44-1	15	3	9	9	0	29h01m	51	2
Total	35	4	27	26	0	78h07m	205	10

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.

During the period of January 1 to March 31, 2022, the committee held 13 meetings. On January 28, the committee agreed to undertake a study of service standards for employment insurance claims. The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion appeared before the committee to discuss the Main Estimates 2022-23 and her mandate letter. The committee also held briefings on the ministerial mandate letters from the Minister of Labour, the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, the Minister of Seniors and the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development. The committee subsequently commenced its study of labour shortages, working conditions and the care economy.

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 March 31, 2022)

Robert J. Morrissey (Chair), Stephanie Kusie (Vice-Chair), Louise Chabot (Vice-Chair), Chad Collins, Michael Coteau, Marilyn Gladu, Ron Liepert, Wayne Long, Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Alex Ruff, Tony Van Bynen, Bonita Zarrillo

Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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	721	484	0	0	1,204
Briefing on the Ministerial Mandate Letters	0	435	290	0	0	725
Labour Shortages, Working Conditions and the Care Economy	0	1,185	692	0	0	1,877
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22, 2021 to March 31, 2022	0	2,341	1,466	0	0	3,806
Total	0	3,863	1,466	0	0	5,328

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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)	16	4	11	11	0	28h44m	77	1
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SHUM)	1	0	0	0	0	0h41m	0	0
Subtotal 44-1	17	4	11	11	0	29h25m	77	1
Total	36	6	24	23	0	64h47m	126	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.

Between January 1 and March 31, 2022, the committee held 10 meetings. It held five meetings for its study on barriers to Indigenous economic development, hearing from 31 witnesses, as well as the Minister of Northern Affairs and the Minister of Indigenous Services. It also held three meetings on a study of the effects of the housing shortage on Indigenous Peoples across Canada. The committee considered the Main Estimates 2022-23, on which the Chair presented the committee’s first report to the House on March 29, and studied the subject matter of Supplementary Estimates (C), 2021-22.

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 March 31, 2022)

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 March 31, 2022)

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	324	197	0	0	521
Barriers to Indigenous Economic Development	0	1,044	440	0	0	1,483
Effects of the Housing Shortage on Indigenous Peoples Across Canada	0	1,092	372	0	0	1,464
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22, 2021 to March 31,2022	0	2,460	1,008	0	0	3,468
Total	0	5,076	1,008	0	0	6,084

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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)	11	9	1	9	0	20h22m	74	1
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SINA)	2	0	0	0	0	2h36m	0	0
Subtotal 44-1	13	9	1	9	0	22h58m	74	1
Total	33	18	8	25	0	61h19m	187	5

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.

During the period of January 1 to March 31, 2022, the committee began a study on critical minerals and adopted a report which was presented to the House on March 4. The committee concluded its studies of accessibility and affordability of telecommunications services and of the proposed acquisition of Shaw by Rogers. The Chair presented reports on both studies, the committee’s first and second reports, on March 4. On March 4, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Minister of Rural Economic Development and the Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development appeared at committee for the study of their respective mandate letters. The committee held one meeting on the ongoing work of the Canadian Radio-television Commission. The committee studied the sourcing and processing of critical minerals, with the Chair presenting the committee’s third report in the House on March 29, 2022.

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 March 31, 2022)

Joël Lightbound (Chair), Michael Kram (Vice-Chair), Sébastien Lemire (Vice-Chair), Gérard Deltell, Han Dong, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Andy Fillmore, Iqwinder Gaheer, Bernard Généreux, Tracy Gray, Viviane Lapointe, Brian Masse

Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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	586	162	0	0	748
Sourcing and Processing of Critical Minerals	0	956	310	0	0	1,266
Quantum Computing	0	562	226	0	0	788
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22, 2021 to March 31, 2022	0	2,103	698	0	0	2,802
Total	0	5,567	1,066	0	0	6,632

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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)	14	4	8	10	0	24h26m	53	3
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SIND)	2	0	0	0	0	1h26m	0	0
Subtotal 44-1	16	4	8	10	0	25h52m	53	3
Total	37	4	29	30	0	65h10m	167	6

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.

During the period of January 1 to March 31, 2022, the committee met 10 times. During this period, the committee initiated a study of the Canada–United States relationship and its impacts on the electric vehicle, softwood lumber and other sectors. In relation to this study, the committee held seven meetings, heard from 31 witnesses and commenced consideration of a draft report. Furthermore, the committee undertook a study of the modernization of the Canada–Ukraine Free Trade Agreement, for which it held four meetings and heard from 25 witnesses. Finally, during this period, the committee agreed to study Canada's exports of environmental and clean technology goods and services, taking into consideration evidence it previously received on this topic in the Second Session of the 43rd Parliament.

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 March 31, 2022)

Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Chair), Randy Hoback (Vice-Chair), Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay (Vice-Chair), Chandra Arya, Tony Baldinelli, Anju Dhillon, Chris Lewis, Richard Martel, Brian Masse, Wilson Miao, Terry Sheehan, Arif Virani

Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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	71	25	0	0	96
Canada-United States Relationship and its Impacts on the Electric Vehicle, Softwood Lumber and Other Sectors	0	899	119	0	0	1,018
Modernization of the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement	0	657	32	0	0	689
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22, 2021 to March 31, 2022	0	1,627	175	0	0	1,802
Total	0	4,092	175	0	0	4,267

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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)	11	4	5	8	0	16h52m	46	0
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SCII)	0	0	0	0	0	0h0m	0	0
Subtotal 44-1	11	4	5	8	0	16h52m	46	0
Total	27	6	17	22	0	45h44m	139	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.

During the period of January 1 to March 31, 2022, the committee undertook a study entitled Review of the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act and held six meetings for this study. The committee also undertook a study on the government’s obligations to victims of crime.

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 March 31, 2022)

Randeep Sarai (Chair), Hon. Rob Moore (Vice-Chair), Rhéal Éloi Fortin (Vice-Chair), Gary Anandasangaree, Élisabeth Brière, Larry Brock, Michael Cooper, Anju Dhillon, Lena Metlege Diab, Randall Garrison, Rob Morrison, Yasir Naqvi

Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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	75	0	0	0	75
Review of the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act	0	1,852	361	0	0	2,212
Review of the Government's Obligations to Victims of Crime	0	241	97	0	0	338
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22, 2021 to March 31, 2022	0	2,168	458	0	0	2,626
Total	0	4,257	1,148	0	0	5,406

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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)	8	0	8	7	0	13h55m	45	0
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SJUS)	2	0	0	0	0	1h05m	0	0
Subtotal 44-1	10	0	8	7	0	15h00m	45	0
Total	28	3	15	16	0	44h16m	107	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.

During the period of January 1 to March 31, 2022, the committee began its study of threat analysis affecting Canada and the CAF Operational Readiness, holding nine meetings and hearing from 32 witnesses. The committee also held three briefings: one by the Canadian Security and Intelligence Service and the Communications Security Establishment, one by the Minister of National Defence on her mandate letter, and one on Canada, NATO, and the current situation in Ukraine. Finally, the committee considered the subject matter of the Supplementary Estimates (C), 2021-22.

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 March 31, 2022)

Hon. John McKay (Chair), Hon. Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Vice-Chair), Christine Normandin (Vice-Chair), Todd Doherty, Darren Fisher, Cheryl Gallant, Emmanuella Lambropoulos, Lindsay Mathyssen, Bryan May, Glen Motz, Jennifer O’Connell, Sven Spengemann

Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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	368	149	0	0	517
Threat Analysis Affecting Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces’ Operational Readiness to Meet Those Threats	0	1,306	300	0	0	1,605
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22, 2021 to March 31, 2022	0	1,674	449	0	0	2,122
Total	0	4,186	1,701	0	0	5,887

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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)	14	2	10	12	0	23h51m	49	0
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SNDD)	3	0	0	0	0	3h57m	0	0
Subtotal 44-1	17	2	10	12	0	27h48m	49	0
Total	27	7	11	16	0	78h52m	61	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.

During the period of January 1 to March 31, 2022, the committee held 13 meetings. On February 1, the committee presented its first and second reports to the House, entitled From Mineral Exploration to Advanced Manufacturing: Developing Value Chains for Critical Minerals in Canada and Economic Recovery in Canada’s Forestry Sector: Green and Inclusive. The committee previously presented these reports to the House in the Second Session of the 43rd Parliament. The committee undertook a study of the emissions reduction fund – onshore program. The committee also began a study of a greenhouse gas emissions cap for the oil and gas sector, holding nine meetings and hearing from 47 witnesses. The committee studied the subject matter of Supplementary Estimates (B), 2021-22, and considered the Supplementary Estimates (C), 2021-22, which it reported back to the House on March 2. Finally, the committee held an informal meeting with a delegation from the Embassy of Finland and the Finnish Parliament’s committee of agriculture and forestry on March 21 to discuss issues concerning the forest sector, civil culture and the sector’s role in climate change mitigation activities.

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 March 31, 2022)

John Aldag (Chair), Larry Maguire (Vice-Chair), Mario Simard (Vice-Chair), Charlie Angus, Richard Bragdon, George Chahal, Julie Dabrusin, Yvonne Jones, Viviane Lapointe, James Maloney, Greg McLean, Eric Melillo

Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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	310	316	129	0	755
Study of a greenhouse gas emissions cap for the oil and gas sector	0	1,700	429	0	0	2,129
Study of Emissions Reduction Fund - Onshore Program	0	495	114	0	0	609
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22, 2021 to March 31, 2022	0	2,505	858	129	0	3,492
Total	0	4,276	1,275	129	0	5,680

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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)	14	11	2	12	0	23h40m	83	3
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SRNN)	4	0	0	0	0	2h31m	0	0
Subtotal 44-1	18	11	2	12	0	26h11m	83	3
Total	36	11	13	23	0	56h34m	146	8

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.

During the period of January 1 to March 31, 2022, the committee held 12 meetings. It continued its study on government measures to protect and promote French in Quebec and in Canada, which it had started during the 2nd Session of the 43rd Parliament, and heard from 22 additional witnesses. The committee held a briefing on urgent issues relating to the application of the Official Languages Act in Canada, during which it heard from the Commissioner of Official Languages. It then undertook a study on francophone immigration to Canada and Quebec. During this period, the committee also undertook a study on the importance of official languages at Air Canada. Lastly, the committee studied the mandate, priorities and pressing issues for the Minister of Official Languages, during which it heard from the Minister and department officials.

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 March 31, 2022)

René Arseneault (Chair), Joël Godin (Vice-Chair), Mario Beaulieu (Vice-Chair), Niki Ashton, Francis Drouin, Jacques Gourde, Angelo Iacono, Arielle Kayabaga, Patricia Lattanzio, Richard Lehoux, Alain Rayes, Marc G. Serré

Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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	181	174	0	8	363
Government Measures to Protect and Promote French in Quebec and in Canada	0	897	9	0	40	946
Francophone Immigration to Canada and Quebec	0	559	181	0	0	740
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22, 2021 to March 31, 2022	0	1,637	363	0	49	2,049
Total	0	2,729	363	0	49	3,142

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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)	13	0	12	10	0	23h56m	52	0
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SLAN)	1	0	0	0	0	2h03m	0	0
Subtotal 44-1	14	0	12	10	0	25h59m	52	0
Total	32	0	20	18	0	61h00m	91	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.

During the period of January 1 to March 31, 2022, the committee held 11 meetings. It commenced consideration of three separate studies: Briefing on Parliament Hill’s LTVP and Centre Block Rehabilitation; Review of the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons; and Inclusion of Indigenous Languages on Federal Election Ballots. It also held briefings on Security for Members of Parliament, and with the Chief Electoral Officer and the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner.

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, on which subject the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs presented its third report to the House on February 21. The report was deemed concurred in by the House upon its presentation.

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 March 31, 2022)

Hon. Bardish Chagger (Chair), Kelly Block (Vice-Chair), Alain Therrien (Vice-Chair), Rachel Blaney, Hon. Greg Fergus, Mark Gerretsen, Sherry Romanado, Ruby Sahota, Hon. Andrew Scheer, Warren Steinley, Ryan Turnbull, Brad Vis

Membership of SMEM — 44th Parliament (as of March 31, 2022)

Ruby Sahota (Chair), Michael Barrett, Heather McPherson, Alain Therrien, Ryan Turnbull

Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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	175	875	0	479	1,529
Review of the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of Parliament	0	477	322	0	0	799
Briefing on Parliament Hill’s Long Term Vision and Plan and Centre Block Rehabilitation	0	53	105	0	0	158
Inclusion of Indigenous Languages on Federal Election Ballots	0	564	313	0	79	957
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22, 2021 to March 31, 2022	0	1,269	1,616	0	558	3,443
Total	0	2,516	1,616	0	558	4,690

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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)	14	9	0	9	0	24h04m	34	5
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SPRO)	0	0	0	0	0	0h0m	0	0
Subcommittee on Private Members’ Business (SMEM)	1	1	0	0	0	0h08m	0	0
Sub-total 44-1	15	10	0	9	0	24h12m	34	5
Total	24	10	7	13	0	74h05m	48	11

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.

From January 1 to March 31,2022, the committee held 11 meetings, undertook seven studies, and presented nine reports to the House. On February 1, the committee received a briefing from the Canadian Audit and Accountability Foundation concerning best practices for a public accounts committee. On March 1, the committee elected John Williamson Chair of the committee. The committee agreed to host the 2022, Canadian Council of Public Accounts Committees (CCPAC)-Canadian Council of Legislative Auditors (CCOLA) annual meeting in Ottawa in August and agreed that the planning and preparation undertaken by the committee related to this activity during the Second Session of the 43rd Parliament be approved by the committee in the current session.

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 March 31, 2022)

John Williamson (Chair), Jean Yip (Vice-Chair), Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné (Vice-Chair), Valerie Bradford, Blake Desjarlais, Han Dong, Eric Duncan, Peter Fragiskatos, Philip Lawrence, Jeremy Patzer, Brenda Shanahan

Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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	148	331	0	19	498
Briefing with the Canadian Audit and Accountability Foundation	0	108	164	0	0	273
Report 10, Securing Personal Protective Equipment and Medical Devices, of the 2021 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada	0	261	119	0	0	380
Report 11, Health Resources for Indigenous Communities — Indigenous Services Canada, of the 2021 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada	0	172	161	0	0	333
Report 2, Natural Health Products — Health Canada, of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development	0	193	161	0	0	353
Report 5, Lessons Learned from Canada's Record on Climate Change, by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development	0	152	75	0	0	227
Report 12, Protecting Canada’s Food System, of the 2021 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada	0	294	153	0	0	447
Report 13, Health and Safety of Agricultural Temporary Foreign Workers in Canada During the COVID-19 Pandemic, of the 2021 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada	0	90	161	0	0	250
Report 14, Regional Relief and Recovery Fund, of the 2021 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada	0	195	0	0	0	195
Report of the Joint Auditors to the Board of Directors of the Public Service Pension Investment Board — Special Examination Report — 2021	0	219	285	0	0	504
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22, 2021 to March 31, 2022	0	1,831	1,609	0	19	3,459
Total	0	3,006	1,609	0	19	4,634

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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)	12	3	5	8	0	20h00m	54	9
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SPAC)	0	0	0	0	0	0h0m	0	0
Subtotal 44-1	12	3	5	8	0	20h00m	54	9
Total	29	13	7	21	0	54h12m	174	18

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.

During the period of January 1 to March 31, 2022, the committee met 13 times. The committee presented to the House, on January 31, its first report on its study of the systemic racism in policing in Canada which was previously presented to the House of Commons during the Second Session of the 43rd Parliament, and its second report on the proposed regulations amending certain regulations made under the Firearms Act. During this period, the committee resumed its study of gun control, illegal arms trafficking and the increase in gun crimes committed by members of street gangs and heard from 58 witnesses including the Minister of Public Safety and officials from the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Canada Border Services Agency and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The committee also commenced a study of the occupation of Ottawa and the federal government’s response to convoy blockades, holding two meetings and hearing evidence from 17 witnesses including the Minister of Public Safety and other government officials. In addition, the committee held two meetings to study crowdfunding platforms and extremism financing and heard evidence from seven witnesses. On March 3, the committee commenced a study of the rise of ideologically motivated violent extremism in Canada.

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 March 31, 2022)

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 March 31, 2022)

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	345	762	0	0	1,106
Gun Control, Illegal Arms Trafficking and the Increase in Gun Crimes Committed by Members of Street Gangs	0	1,832	603	0	0	2,435
Crowdfunding Platforms and Extremism Financing	0	271	262	0	0	533
Occupation of Ottawa and the Federal Government's Response to Convoy Blockades	0	379	277	0	0	656
Rise of Ideologically Motivated Violent Extremism in Canada	0	436	158	0	0	594
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22, 2021 to March 31, 2022	0	3,262	2,062	0	0	5,325
Total	0	4,944	2,062	0	0	7,007

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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)	16	4	10	12	0	34h26m	89	2
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SSEC)	2	0	0	0	0	1h13m	0	0
Subtotal 44-1	18	4	10	12	0	35h39m	89	2
Total	35	5	17	20	0	70h50m	125	5

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.

During the period of January 1 to March 31, 2022, the committee held eight meetings. The committee commenced a study of successes, challenges and opportunities for science in Canada, holding seven meetings on the subject.

Membership — 44th Parliament (as of March 31, 2022)

Hon. Kirsty Duncan (Chair), Corey Tochor (Vice-Chair), Maxime Blanchette-Joncas (Vice-Chair), Valerie Bradford, Richard Cannings, Chad Collins, Lena Metlege Diab, Marilyn Gladu, Stéphane Lauzon, Ron McKinnon, Gerald Soroka, Ryan Williams

Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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	26	187	0	0	213
Successes, Challenges and Opportunities for Science in Canada	0	1,663	1,190	0	0	2,853
Total	0	1,688	1,378	0	0	3,066

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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	9	0	8	7	0	16h44m	46	0
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SSRS) for 44-1	0	0	0	0	0	0h0m	0	0
Total	9	0	8	7	0	16h44m	46	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.

During the period of January 1 to March 31, 2022, the committee held 10 meetings. It began a study of intimate partner and domestic violence in Canada, hearing evidence from the Minister for Women, Gender Equality, and Youth, as well as from 50 witnesses.

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 March 31, 2022)

Karen Vecchio (Chair), Sonia Sidhu (Vice-Chair), Andréanne Larouche (Vice-Chair), Michelle Ferreri, Leah Gazan, Shelby Kramp-Neuman, Emmanuella Lambropoulos, Marc G. Serré, Jenna Sudds, Anita Vandenbeld, Dominique Vien

Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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	103	355	0	0	458
Intimate Partner and Domestic Violence in Canada	0	2,731	201	0	0	2,932
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22, 2021 to March 31, 2022	0	2,834	556	0	0	3,390
Total	0	6,314	556	0	0	6,870

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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)	11	1	9	9	0	19h52m	59	0
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFEW)	1	0	0	0	0	1h51m	0	0
Subtotal 44-1	12	1	9	9	0	21h43m	59	0
Total	33	7	16	22	0	63h35m	124	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.

During the period of January 1 to March 31, 2022, the committee concluded its studies of the impact of COVID-19 on the aviation sector and of the aircraft certification process. The committee adopted reports for both studies and the Chair presented the reports on February 28. The Minister of Transport and the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities both appeared before the committee for its studies of the ministers’ mandates. The committee also held two meetings to study threats to Canadian waters, ports and airspace. The committee also adopted a draft report on the Canada Infrastructure Bank and started a study on the state of Canada’s supply chain.

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 March 31, 2022)

Peter Schiefke (Chair), Melissa Lantsman (Vice-Chair), Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Vice-Chair), Taylor Bachrach, Vance Badawey, George Chahal, Terry Dowdall, Angelo Iacono, Matt Jeneroux, Annie Koutrakis, Dan Muys, Churence Rogers

Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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	1,319	725	0	0	2,044
State of Canada's Supply Chain	0	113	113	0	0	226
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22, 2021 to March 31, 2022	0	1,432	838	0	0	2,270
Total	0	3,846	980	0	0	4,827

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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)	11	0	8	7	0	17h59m	39	2
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (STRA)	1	0	0	0	0	0h24m	0	0
Subtotal 44-1	12	0	8	7	0	18h23m	39	2
Total	28	0	20	19	0	53h43m	124	5

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.

During the period of January 1 to March 31, 2022, the committee held eight meetings. At its first meeting during this period, the Minister of Veterans Affairs appeared and provided a briefing on Veterans Affairs Canada. The committee then undertook a study on the desecration of monuments honouring veterans, during which it heard from four witnesses. The committee reported on a resolution adopted for this study on March 4. The committee also met to adopt its first report, Moving Towards Ending Homelessness Among Veterans, which had been previously tabled in the House during the 1st Session of the 42nd Parliament. This report was tabled in the House on March 1. In addition, the committee undertook a study on March 4 on fairness in the services offered to veterans, including francophones and anglophones, men and women, and the LGBTQ+ community, and heard from 14 witnesses. Lastly, the committee adopted a resolution on March 29 on the integrity of the Juno Beach site.

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 March 31, 2022)

Emmanuel Dubourg (Chair), Frank Caputo (Vice-Chair), Luc Desilets (Vice-Chair), Rachel Blaney, Sean Casey, Wilson Miao, Anna Roberts, Churence Rogers, Darrell Samson, Fraser Tolmie, Rechie Valdez, Cathay Wagantall

Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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	313	303	0	0	616
Fairness in the services offered to veterans: Francophones and Anglophones, men and women, and the LGBTQ+ community	0	603	492	0	0	1,095
Desecration of Monuments Honouring Veterans	0	105	244	0	0	349
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22, 2021 to March 31, 2022	0	1,021	1,039	0	0	2,060
Total	0	3,207	1,039	0	0	4,245

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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)	9	1	7	7	0	15h41m	24	2
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SACV)	1	0	0	0	0	0h58m	0	0
Subtotal 44-1	10	1	7	7	0	16h39m	24	2
Total	24	2	17	18	0	40h42m	76	5

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.

During the period of January 1 to March 31, 2022, the committee held two meetings. It held its organization meeting on February 2 and elected its Chair, the Hon. Judy A. Sgro. During this meeting, the committee also considered administrative matters, including the creation of the Subcommittee on Committee Budgets (SBLI). In addition, during this period, the committee adopted two reports, its first report, entitled Committee Activities and Expenditures – April 1, 2021 – August 15, 2021, and its second report, entitled Committee Activities and Expenditures – April 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021. These reports were presented to the House on February 4 and March 31, respectively.

The Subcommittee on Committee Budgets (SBLI) 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 March 31, 2022)

Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Chair), Pat Kelly (Vice-Chair), 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, Joël Lightbound, Ken McDonald, Hon. John McKay, Robert J. Morrissey, Randeep Sarai, Francis Scarpaleggia, Peter Schiefke, Sven Spengemann, Karen Vecchio, John Williamson, Salma Zahid

Membership of SBLI — 44th Parliament (as of March 31, 2022)

Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Chair), Pat Kelly (Vice-Chair), Peter Fonseca, Robert Kitchen, Robert J. Morrissey, Salma Zahid

Expenditures (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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	98	224	0	0	321
Subtotal for 44-1, from November 22, 2021 to March 31, 2022	0	98	224	0	0	321
Total	0	98	224	0	0	321

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

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)	2	1	0	0	0	1h17m	6	2
Subcommittee on Committee Budgets (SBLI)	0	0	0	0	0	0h0m	0	0
Subtotal 44-1	2	1	0	0	0	1h17m	6	2
Total	3	1	0	0	0	1h46m	6	3