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

Between April 1 and August 31, 2022, the committee adopted a report entitled Collection and Use of Mobility Data by the Government of Canada and Related Issues, which was presented to the House on May 2. The committee continued its study on the use and impact of facial recognition technology. The committee also considered the subject matter of the 2022–23 Main Estimates and the certificate of nomination of Philippe Dufresne to the position of Privacy Commissioner and recommended that the House confirm his appointment by presenting a report to that effect on June 13. Finally, in August, the committee held four meetings for a study on device investigation tools used by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

From September 1 to December 31, 2022, the committee continued its studies on the use and impact of facial recognition technology and device investigation tools used by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and presented its reports to the House on October 4 and November 23, respectively. The committee also heard from witnesses as part of its studies on the access to information and privacy system, the use of public funds in relation to the Roxham Road crossing, and privacy concerns in relation to the ArriveCAN application. On October 19, John Brassard was elected Chair of the committee.

Membership (as of December 31, 2022)

John Brassard (Chair), Iqra Khalid (Vice-Chair), René Villemure (Vice-Chair), Parm Bains, Michael Barrett, Hon. Greg Fergus, Jacques Gourde, Matthew Green, Lisa Hepfner, Damien C. Kurek, Ya’ara Saks

Expenditures (April 1 to December 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	0	152	1,987	0	0	2,139
Use and Impact of Facial Recognition Technology	0	1,381	731	0	0	2,112
Main Estimates 2022-23	0	125	0	0	0	125
Device Investigation Tools Used by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)	422	359	0	0	0	781
Access to Information and Privacy System	0	80	566	0	0	646
Privacy Concerns in Relation to the ArriveCAN Application	2,808	103	0	0	0	2,911
Use of Public Funds in Relation to the Roxham Road Crossing	0	0	305	0	0	305
Total	3,230	2,201	3,589	0	0	9,020

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to December 31, 2022)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs 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 Briefs	Number of Reports
Standing Committee (ETHI)	39	5	27	23	0	65h28m	82	18	4
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SETH)	0	0	0	0	0	0h0m	0	0	0
Total	39	5	27	23	0	65h28m	82	18	4

Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food (AGRI)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food studies bills, government activities and expenditures, and issues related to Canada’s agriculture and agri-food industry.

Summary of Committee Activity

From April 1 to August 31, 2022, the committee held 14 meetings. It considered the Main Estimates 2022-23 and reported them back to the House on May 31. The committee also completed its study on the agriculture and agri-food supply chain and presented its fifth report, entitled Confronting Urgent Challenges and Building the Resilience of the Canadian Food Supply Chain, to the House on June 8. During this period, the committee continued its study of the environmental contribution of agriculture and began its study on global food insecurity. The committee also undertook a study on micro-cultivation of cannabis and cultivation of hemp. Pursuant to the order of reference of the House of May 18, the committee began consideration of Bill C-234, An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act.

The committee met 18 times from September 1 to December 31, 2022. It resumed its study on global food insecurity. It also continued its study of Bill C-234, An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, and reported it back to the House on November 23 with amendments. The committee began a study on food price inflation and held a briefing on the same topic on November 21. It also considered Bill S-227, An Act to establish Food Day in Canada. The committee devoted two meetings to studying the Ukraine goods remission order. It also considered the subject matter of Supplementary Estimates (B), 2022-23.

Membership (as of December 31, 2022)

Kody Blois (Chair), John Barlow (Vice-Chair), Yves Perron (Vice-Chair), Francis Drouin, Richard Lehoux, Tim Louis, Alistair MacGregor, Lianne Rood, Warren Steinley, Leah Taylor Roy, Ryan Turnbull, Rechie Valdez

Expenditures (April 1 to December 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	0	1,735	1,962	0	0	3,698
Environmental Contribution of Agriculture	0	735	473	0	0	1,208
The Agriculture and Agri-Food Supply Chain	0	0	267	0	0	267
Global Food Insecurity	4,191	2,054	607	0	0	6,851
Bill C-234, An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act	0	601	581	0	0	1,181
Total	4,191	5,125	3,890	0	0	13,205

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to December 31, 2022)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs 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 Briefs	Number of Reports
Standing Committee (AGRI)	32	2	24	22	0	57h17m	152	15	3
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SAGR)	2	0	0	0	0	1h36m	0	0	0
Total	34	2	24	22	0	58h53m	152	15	3

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 28 times from April 1 to August 31, 2022. During this period, the committee considered Bill C-11, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, holding 12 meetings with 80 witnesses. The committee reported the Bill to the House with amendments on June 15. The committee also presented its first report on May 11, entitled The Rogers-Shaw Merger: Bad News for Local News, and its third report on June 22, entitled Arts, Culture, Heritage, and Sport Sector Recovery from the Impact of COVID-19. One meeting was also allocated to the subject of the history of and current display of hate symbols and emblems in Canada. Pursuant to the Order of Reference from the House of June 2, and the motion adopted by the committee on June 13, the committee undertook a study of safe sport in Canada.

During the period of September 1 to December 31, 2022, the committee continued its study of Hockey Canada’s involvement in alleged sexual assaults committed in 2018 and safe sport in Canada, including matters related to the administration of Hockey Canada and other national sporting federations. On October 21, Kevin Waugh was elected vice-chair of the committee. The committee considered Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada, and reported it back to the House with amendments on December 9. The committee also held a briefing to discuss the Department of Canadian Heritage's contract with the Community Media Advocacy Centre.

Membership (as of December 31, 2022)

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

Expenditures (April 1 to December 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	0	339	3,026	0	0	3,365
Status of the Artist Act and its impact on improving basic working conditions for artists	0	76	0	0	0	76
History of and Current Display of Hate Symbols and Emblems in Canada	2,276	366	0	0	0	2,642
Main Estimates 2022-23	0	72	89	0	0	161
Bill C-11, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts	0	2,421	1,503	0	0	3,923
Safe sport in Canada	943	669	761	0	0	2,373
Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada	2,512	1,031	1,286	0	0	4,829
Briefing to Discuss the Department of Canadian Heritage´s Contract with the Community Media Advocacy Centre	0	219	120	0	0	339
Total	5,732	5,192	6,785	0	0	17,709

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to December 31, 2022)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs 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 Briefs	Number of Reports
Standing Committee (CHPC)	48	11	26	22	0	106h21m	200	89	4
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SCHP)	2	0	0	0	0	1h44m	0	0	0
Total	50	11	26	22	0	108h05m	200	89	4

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 15 times between April 1 and August 31, 2022. The committee presented its fifth report entitled Support for Russians opposing Russia's attack on Ukraine on April 4. On April 29, the committee presented its sixth report, entitled Supporting Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims to find safety in Canada. The committee considered the Main Estimates 2022-23 and reported them back to the House on May 19. Furthermore, on May 19, the committee considered the subject matter of Part 5, Division 23 of Bill C-19, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 7, 2022 and other measures. On May 19, the committee received a briefing on the production of papers from the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel and officials from the Department of Citizenship and Immigration. The committee concluded its study of recruitment and acceptance rates of foreign students and presented its eighth report to the House on May 31, after holding 12 meetings and hearing from 31 witnesses on the topic. The committee considered Bill C-242, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (temporary resident visas for parents and grandparents), and reported the Bill to the House with amendments on June 14. The committee continued its study of differential outcomes in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada decisions and heard from 29 witnesses on the topic. The committee began a study on application backlogs and processing times.

The committee met 17 times between September 1 and December 31, 2022. The committee held an informal meeting with a delegation from the Parliamentary Committee for Labour and Social Affairs of the German Bundestag on October 5, to discuss issues relating to immigration and integration in both jurisdictions. The committee presented its 11th report, entitled Immigration Response to Events in Iran, on October 17. On October 22, the committee’s sixth report, entitled Supporting Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims to find safety in Canada, was concurred in by the House. The committee concluded its study of application backlogs and processing times and heard from 44 witnesses including the Minister. On November 16, the committee presented its 12th report on differential outcomes in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada decisions after hearing from 29 witnesses, including the Minister. The committee considered the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2022-23. The committee completed its study of conditions faced by asylum seekers after hearing from 27 witnesses, including the Minister.

Membership (as of December 31, 2022)

Salma Zahid (Chair), Brad Redekopp (Vice-Chair), Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Vice-Chair), Shafqat Ali, Sukh Dhaliwal, Fayçal El-Khoury, Arielle Kayabaga, Tom Kmiec, Jenny Kwan, Marie-France Lalonde, Larry Maguire, Hon. Michelle Rempel Garner

Expenditures (April 1 to December 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	0	118	1,927	691	0	2,736
Differential Outcomes in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Decisions	1,400	439	758	0	0	2,597
Recruitment and Acceptance Rates of Foreign Students	0	115	0	0	0	115
Application Backlogs and Processing Times	3,263	605	1,184	0	0	5,052
Subject Matter of Part 5, Division 23 of Bill C-19, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 7, 2022 and other measures	0	44	179	0	0	223
Bill C-242, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (temporary resident visas for parents and grandparents)	0	461	538	0	0	999
Conditions Faced by Asylum-Seekers	1,535	862	0	0	0	2,397
Persons with Temporary Status and Regularization Programs for Undocumented Individuals	0	0	137	0	0	137
Total	6,198	2,644	4,724	691	0	14,257

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to December 31, 2022)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs 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 Briefs	Number of Reports
Standing Committee (CIMM)	32	2	19	19	0	60h58m	119	16	9
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SCIM)	2	0	0	0	0	3h26m	0	0	0
Total	34	2	19	19	0	64h24m	119	16	9

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

From April 1 to August 31, 2022, the committee continued its study on fossil fuel subsidies and proceeded to give drafting instructions for a report. On April 4, the committee presented its report on single-use plastics to the House. The committee considered the Main Estimates 2022-23, as well as the subject matter of the Supplementary Estimates (A), 2022-23. The committee started a study of clean technologies in Canada, hearing from government officials from the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Department of Industry, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Department of the Environment. Throughout this period, the committee also studied and adopted its report on the study of nuclear waste governance in Canada.

From September 1 to December 31, 2022, the committee held 19 meetings. On September 21, the committee presented its fourth report, entitled Canada and Radioactive Waste Management: Important Decisions for the Future. The committee then resumed its study of clean technologies in Canada and proceeded to give drafting instructions for a report to the analysts. Afterwards, the committee considered Bill C‑248, An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act (Ojibway National Urban Park of Canada), and reported it back to the House without amendments on November 17. The committee then resumed its study of fossil fuel subsidies by starting the consideration of a draft report. The committee then considered Bill C-226, An Act respecting the development of a national strategy to assess, prevent and address environmental racism and to advance environmental justice, and reported it back to the House on November 14. Afterwards, the committee considered Bill S-5, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to make related amendments to the Food and Drugs Act and to repeal the Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Virtual Elimination Act. After holding six meetings with witnesses, the committee began the clause-by-clause consideration of the Bill.

Membership (as of December 31, 2022)

Francis Scarpaleggia (Chair), Damien C. Kurek (Vice-Chair), Monique Pauzé (Vice-Chair), Bob Benzen, Laurel Collins, Gérard Deltell, Terry Duguid, Lloyd Longfield, Greg McLean, Leah Taylor Roy, Joanne Thompson, Patrick Weiler

Expenditures (April 1 to December 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	0	306	1,015	0	0	1,322
Nuclear Waste Governance in Canada	0	0	298	0	0	298
Fossil Fuel Subsidies	0	596	322	0	0	918
Briefing by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development	0	323	166	0	0	489
Main Estimates 2022-23: Votes 1, 5 and 10 under Department of the Environment, Votes 1 and 5 under Impact Assessment Agency of Canada and Votes 1, 5 and 10 under Parks Canada Agency	0	94	163	0	0	257
Clean Technologies in Canada	8,589	1,503	1,068	0	0	11,159
Bill C-248, An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act (Ojibway National Urban Park of Canada)	0	97	322	0	0	419
Bill S-5, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to make related amendments to the Food and Drugs Act and to repeal the Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Virtual Elimination Act	3,157	295	537	0	0	3,989
Total	11,745	3,213	3,892	0	0	18,851

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to December 31, 2022)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs 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 Briefs	Number of Reports
Standing Committee (ENVI)	33	4	20	24	0	60h42m	176	93	5
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SENV)	2	0	0	0	0	2h09m	0	0	0
Total	35	4	20	24	0	62h51m	176	93	5

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 31, 2022, the committee continued its study of inflation in the current Canadian economy, hearing evidence from various stakeholders. The committee also completed its study of the invocation of the Emergencies Act and Related Measures and presented its fifth report on June 15. The committee undertook a study of the report of the Bank of Canada on monetary policy, hearing evidence from the Bank of Canada. The committee then considered Bill C-19, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 7, and other measures and reported it back the House with amendments on June 1. The committee began a study of the current state of fiscal federalism in Canada, hearing evidence from officials from the Department of Finance.

During the period of September 1 to December 31, 2022, the committee continued its study on the current state of fiscal federalism in Canada, as well as on inflation in the current Canadian economy, hearing evidence from various stakeholders. The committee also continued its study of the report of the Bank of Canada on monetary policy, hearing evidence from the Bank of Canada. The committee began a study on the pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2023 budget, hearing evidence from various stakeholders. The committee then considered Bill C-30, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (temporary enhancement to the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax credit) and reported it back the House without amendments on October 4. The committee also considered Bill C‑228, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985, and reported it back to the House with amendments on November 18. The committee then considered Bill C‑241, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (deduction of travel expenses for tradespersons), and reported it back to the House without amendments on December 6. The committee considered Bill C-32, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 3 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 7, and reported it back to the House without amendment on December 1.

Membership (as of December 31, 2022)

Peter Fonseca (Chair), Jasraj Singh Hallan (Vice-Chair), Gabriel Ste-Marie (Vice-Chair), Yvan Baker, Terry Beech, Daniel Blaikie, Adam Chambers, Sophie Chatel, Julie Dzerowicz, Philip Lawrence, Heath MacDonald, Marty Morantz

Expenditures (April 1 to December 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	0	523	4,456	0	0	4,980
Inflation in the Current Canadian Economy	0	118	0	0	0	118
Bill C-19, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 7, 2022 and other measures	104	1,795	527	0	0	2,425
Subject matter of Bill C-19, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 7, 2022 and other measures	0	251	355	0	0	606
Invocation of the Emergency Act and related measures	0	0	238	0	0	238
Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2023 Budget	0	159	599	0	0	758
Bill C-228, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985	811	220	608	0	0	1,639
Total	915	3,067	6,782	0	0	10,764

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to December 31, 2022)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs 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 Briefs	Number of Reports
Standing Committee (FINA)	37	33	1	31	0	80h35m	586	728	6
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFIN)	1	0	0	0	0	1h15m	0	0	0
Total	38	33	1	31	0	81h50m	586	728	6

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

During the period of April 1 to August 31, 2022, the committee continued its study of marine cargo container spills and began consideration of a draft report. The committee held a meeting at the request of four members of the committee (pursuant to Standing Order 106(4)) and agreed to undertake a study of capelin fishing regulations impeding weir fishing in the Charlevoix region of Quebec. The committee subsequently held one meeting on the said study which included an appearance by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans. The committee began a study of science at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, holding eight meetings and hearing from 49 witnesses. The committee also completed its study of the traceability of fish and seafood products and presented its fifth report to the House on June 15.

From September 1 to December 31, 2022, the committee held 18 meetings. On October 6, it presented its sixth report entitled Marine Cargo Container Spills. The committee continued its study of science at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. The committee also undertook three new studies, including one on the North Atlantic right whale, one on the closure of mackerel fishing in Atlantic Canada and the Gulf of the St. Lawrence, and one on the impacts of the climate crisis. Lastly, the committee considered the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2022-23, on December 2 and reported them back to the House on December 7.

Membership (as of December 31, 2022)

Ken McDonald (Chair), Mel Arnold (Vice-Chair), Caroline Desbiens (Vice-Chair), Lisa Marie Barron, Richard Bragdon, Serge Cormier, Brendan Hanley, Ken Hardie, Mike Kelloway, Robert J. Morrissey, Rick Perkins, Clifford Small

Expenditures (April 1 to December 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	0	132	2,122	0	0	2,254
Marine Cargo Container Spills	0	214	244	0	0	458
Science at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans	8,455	1,906	459	0	0	10,820
Traceability of Fish and Seafood Products	0	95	0	0	0	95
North Atlantic Right Whales	3,671	433	380	0	0	4,483
Impacts of the Climate Crisis	1,428	228	0	0	0	1,656
Closure of Mackerel Fishing in Atlantic Canada and the Gulf of the St. Laurence	2,145	74	0	0	0	2,219
Total	15,698	3,083	3,205	0	0	21,986

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to December 31, 2022)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs 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 Briefs	Number of Reports
Standing Committee (FOPO)	34	3	22	24	0	64h46m	154	27	3
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFOP)	0	0	0	0	0	0h0m	0	0	0
Total	34	3	22	24	0	64h46m	154	27	3

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 31, 2022, the committee held 11 meetings, continuing its studies of vaccine equity and intellectual property rights as well as the situation at the Russia-Ukraine border and implications for peace and security. The committee also began its study of the situation in the Taiwan Strait and held meetings with the Central Tibetan Administration and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. On June 2, Ali Ehsassi was elected Chair, after the resignation of Sven Spengemann. On May 10 and June 13, the committee presented its second and third reports, entitled Resumption of Sino-Tibetan Dialogue and Taiwan’s participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization, respectively. Finally, on July 15, the committee held a meeting at the request of four Members (pursuant to Standing Order 106(4)) and agreed to begin a study of the export of Russian Gazprom turbines. The first two meetings on this study were held on August 4.

During the period of April 1 to August 31, 2022, the Subcommittee on International Human Rights (SDIR) held seven meetings. It continued its study of human rights in repressive states and held meetings on the current situations in Ukraine and Russia, Iran and Tigray. On June 7, Sameer Zuberi was elected Chair of the Subcommittee, replacing Mr. Ehsassi in the role.

The committee met 19 times between September 1 and December 31, 2022. It held three meetings on the export of Russian Gazprom turbines and included the evidence and documentation gathered during those three meetings in its study on the situation at the Russia-Ukraine border and implications for peace and security, which it continued during this period. The committee presented to the House its fourth report on the referendums in Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine on September 26. It then completed its study of vaccine equity and intellectual property rights and presented the report on that topic on October 24. The committee held a meeting on security at the borders between Azerbaijan and Armenia and two meetings on the extreme flooding in Pakistan. It heard from the Minister of International Development on October 31 as part of the study. Its adoption of a motion related to humanitarian aid in Afghanistan was reported to the House on November 14. The committee held two briefings on the current situation in Haiti. Lastly, the committee heard witnesses as part of its consideration of Bill S-223, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (trafficking in human organs), and reported Bill S-211, An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff, back to the House without amendment on November 30.

From September 1 to December 31, 2022, the Subcommittee on International Human Rights (SDIR) held nine meetings. It continued its study on human rights in repressive states, which was reported to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development on October 31. It then met to continue its study of the current situation in Tigray and issued a news release on December 5. The subcommittee met three times to study the current situation in Haiti. Lastly, the subcommittee undertook its study on the rights and freedoms of women globally and on women in Afghanistan, Iran and Saudi Arabia and heard from the Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security.

Membership of FAAE (as of December 31, 2022)

Ali Ehsassi (Chair), Garnett Genuis (Vice-Chair), Stéphane Bergeron (Vice-Chair), Rachel Bendayan, Hon. Michael D. Chong, Dave Epp, Hon. Hedy Fry, Randy Hoback, Heather McPherson, Hon. Robert Oliphant, Randeep Sarai, Sameer Zuberi

Membership SDIR (as of December 31, 2022)

Sameer Zuberi (Chair), Arnold Viersen (Vice-Chair), Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Vice-Chair), Ziad Aboultaif, Ali Ehsassi, Heather McPherson, Maninder Sidhu, Anita Vandenbeld

Expenditures (April 1 to December 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	0	320	2,892	0	208	3,420
The Situation in the Taiwan Strait	0	379	352	0	0	731
Vaccine equity and intellectual property rights	0	612	303	0	0	915
Situation at the Russia-Ukraine Border and Implications for Peace and Security	0	99	95	0	0	194
Briefing on the Current Situation in Haiti	0	47	126	0	0	173
Briefing from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria	0	145	0	0	0	145
Export of Russian Gazprom Turbines	2,167	420	692	0	0	3,278
Bill S-211, An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff	0	121	270	0	0	391
Security at the Borders Between Azerbaijan and Armenia	0	37	80	0	0	116
Bill S-223, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (trafficking in human organs)	141	108	241	0	0	490
Extreme Flooding in Pakistan	0	1,538	427	0	0	1,965
SDIR – Operational Budget	210	15	398	0	0	624
SDIR – Human Rights in Repressive States: The situation of human rights defenders, journalists and media organizations	0	33	274	0	0	307
SDIR – Current Situation of Human Rights in Ukraine and Russia	0	156	282	0	0	438
SDIR – Current Human Rights Situation in Iran	0	123	0	0	0	123
SDIR – Current Situation in Tigray	1,337	344	199	0	0	1,880
SDIR – Current Situation in Haiti	1,762	276	398	0	0	2,436
SDIR – Rights and Freedoms of Women	262	38	100	0	0	400
Total	5,880	4,811	7,128	0	208	18,026

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to December 31, 2022)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs 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 Briefs	Number of Reports
Standing Committee (FAAE)	30	17	9	16	0	75h48m	103	24	7
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFAA)	0	0	0	0	0	0h0m	0	0	0
Subcommittee on International Human Rights (SDIR)	16	6	6	11	0	27h20m	59	11	0
Total	46	23	15	27	0	103h08m	162	35	7

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

The committee met 16 times during the period of April 1 to August 31, 2022. The committee held three meetings to study the Main Estimates 2022-23 and presented its second report to the House on May 19. It also met seven times to continue its study of air defence procurement projects and nine times to continue its study of the National Shipbuilding Strategy. Both studies were the subjects of the third report of the committee, which was presented to the House on June 22. The committee met twice to study the subject matter of Supplementary Estimates (A), 2022-23, and received a briefing from the Canada Post Corporation and a briefing from the Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada on her mandate letter and important issues related to procurement. Finally, the committee met once on each of the following studies: Departmental Plan 2022-23 of the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Departmental Plan 2022-23 of the Department of Public Works and Government Services, Departmental Plan 2022-23 of Shared Services Canada, and the Report of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer on Canada's Military Expenditures.

The committee met 19 times during the period of September 1 to December 31, 2022. It held four meetings to study the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2022-23, and presented its fourth report to the House on December 6. It also continued its study of air defence procurement projects by holding two meetings. It met three times as part of its study on outsourcing of contracts, twice as part of its study on diversity in procurement and four times as part of its study on the ArriveCAN application. Finally, the committee met once to consider each of the following studies: expenditures related to the Office of the Governor General's Secretary, travel expenditures related to the Office of the Governor General's Secretary since 2014, and the Parliamentary Budget Officer’s report on the Canadian surface combatants.

Membership (as of December 31, 2022)

Kelly McCauley (Chair), Majid Jowhari (Vice-Chair), Julie Vignola (Vice-Chair), Parm Bains, Michael Barrett, Kelly Block, Anthony Housefather, Gord Johns, Stephanie Kusie, Irek Kusmierczyk, Joanne Thompson

Expenditures (April 1 to December 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	0	1,601	2,398	0	0	3,999
Air Defence Procurement Projects	0	450	649	0	0	1,100
National Shipbuilding Strategy	2,896	519	367	0	0	3,782
ArriveCAN Application	0	340	399	0	0	739
Outsourcing of Contracts	0	353	216	0	0	570
Diversity in Procurement	0	40	0	0	0	40
Total	2,896	3,304	4,029	0	0	10,230

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to December 31, 2022)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs 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 Briefs	Number of Reports
Standing Committee (OGGO)	35	3	29	20	0	60h22m	176	12	3
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SOGG)	0	0	0	0	0	0h0m	0	0	0
Total	35	3	29	20	0	60h22m	176	12	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 31, 2022, the committee held 14 meetings. On April 6, the committee commenced a study on a national three-digit suicide prevention hotline (988). On April 27, the committee studied and adopted its third report, entitled Full participation of Taiwan in the World Health Assembly (WHA) and the World Health Organization (WHO), presenting it to the House on April 29. On May 11, the committee, together with the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, held an informal meeting with a delegation from the Republic of  Finland to discuss common issues and shared concerns in both jurisdictions. The committee continued its study of the emergency situation facing Canadians in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, having heard from 40 witnesses and received over 150 briefs by the end of this period. The committee finished receiving evidence for its study of Canada's health workforce, for which it heard from 43 witnesses and received 22 briefs in total, and began drafting a report on May 16. The committee also initiated a study on women’s health on May 16. On June 8, the committee studied the subject matter of the Supplementary Estimates (A) 2022-23, with the Minister of Health appearing. On June 15, the committee received a briefing on mental health and addictions in Canada from the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health. On June 20, the committee received a briefing on labour shortages in the health care sector.

From September 1 to December 31, 2022, the committee held 21 meetings. On September 22, the committee resumed its study of children’s health, holding four meetings and hearing from 17 witnesses. In addition, on October 4, the committee commenced consideration of a draft report resulting from its study of Canada's health workforce. The committee’s third report, entitled Full Participation of Taiwan in the World Health Assembly (WHA) and the World Health Organization (WHO), was debated in the House and subsequently adopted on October 5. Furthermore, the committee studied and adopted its fourth report, entitled Over-the-Counter Paediatric Medication, presenting it to the House on October 19.  Additionally, the committee met once in relation to its ongoing study of the emergency situation facing Canadians in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, hearing from six witnesses. The committee also studied Bill C-31, An Act respecting cost of living relief measures related to dental care and rental housing, reporting the Bill to the House with amendments on October 25. Furthermore, on November 29, the committee studied the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2022-23, with the Minister of Health and the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health appearing. Finally, on December 8, the committee commenced its study of Bill S-203, An Act respecting a federal framework on autism spectrum disorder, and Bill C-224, An Act to establish a national framework for the prevention and treatment of cancers linked to firefighting, reporting the latter Bill to the House with amendments on December 14.

Membership (as of December 31, 2022)

Sean Casey (Chair), Stephen Ellis (Vice-Chair), Luc Thériault (Vice-Chair), Don Davies, Todd Doherty, Laila Goodridge, Brendan Hanley, Matt Jeneroux, Majid Jowhari, Marcus Powlowski, Sonia Sidhu, Adam van Koeverden

Expenditures (April 1 to December 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	282	979	3,656	243	0	5,160
Canada's Health Workforce	0	775	1,004	0	0	1,778
Emergency Situation Facing Canadians in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic	0	832	523	0	0	1,355
Children’s Health	771	892	745	0	0	2,408
Total	1,053	3,478	5,927	243	0	10,702

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to December 31, 2022)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs 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 Briefs	Number of Reports
Standing Committee (HESA)	35	3	22	19	0	64h25m	127	221	7
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SHES)	0	0	0	0	0	0h0m	0	0	0
Total	35	3	22	19	0	64h25m	127	221	7

Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities studies employment, labour, income security, skills development and disability issues, as well as programs administered by Employment and Social Development Canada. The committee also administers the Centennial Flame Research Award.

Summary of Committee Activity

From April 1 to August 31, 2022, the committee held 16 meetings. It continued its study of labour shortages, working conditions and the care economy, hearing from a total of 49 witnesses. On April 28, the committee adopted a resolution on disability support benefits that was subsequently presented to the House on May 31. On May 11, the committee, together with the Standing Committee on Health, held an informal meeting with a delegation from the Republic of Finland to discuss common issues and shared concerns in both jurisdictions. The committee completed its study of the impact of COVID-19 on seniors, which it had started during the Second Session of the 43^rd Parliament and presented its third report on June 13. The committee also considered the subject matter of Part 5, Divisions 26, 27, 29 and 32 of Bill C-19, Budget Implementation Act, 2022, No. 1, for which it held two meetings and communicated its recommendations in a letter to the Chair of the Standing Committee on Finance. In addition, the committee undertook a study of the Housing Accelerator Fund and agreed to submit preliminary recommendations to the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion by way of a letter. Finally, during this period, the committee dedicated one meeting for each of the following studies: 2018 Centennial Flame Research Award, and Service Standards for Passport Applications.

During the period of September 1 to December 31, 2022, the committee held 18 meetings. It completed its study of the Housing Accelerator Fund and presented its fourth report to the House on October 19. The committee also undertook a study of the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative, continued its study of labour shortages, working conditions and the care economy, and commenced a study of the National Housing Strategy. The committee reported Bill C-215, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (illness injury and quarantine), to the House without amendment on October 25. On October 26, the committee held a technical briefing on Bill C-22, Canada Disability Benefit Act, from officials from the Department of Employment and Social Development. Furthermore, the committee held six meetings to consider Bill C-22 and heard from 34 witnesses, including the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, and received 153 briefs. The committee reported the Bill to the House with amendments on December 14. Finally, during this period, the committee selected Shelley Petit as the recipient of the 2022 Centennial Flame Research Award.

Membership (as of December 31, 2022)

Robert J. Morrissey (Chair), Tracy Gray (Vice-Chair), Louise Chabot (Vice-Chair), Scott Aitchison, Chad Collins, Michael Coteau, Rosemarie Falk, Michelle Ferreri, Wayne Long, Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Tony Van Bynen, Bonita Zarrillo

Expenditures (April 1 to December 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	0	252	1,337	243	0	1,832
Labour Shortages, Working Conditions and the Care Economy	0	368	504	0	0	872
Impact of COVID-19 on Seniors	0	77	602	0	0	679
Housing Accelerator Fund	196	1,595	1,366	0	0	3,156
Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative	0	448	560	0	0	1,008
Bill C-215, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (illness, injury or quarantine)	774	103	321	0	0	1,198
Bill C-22, An Act to reduce poverty and to support the financial security of persons with disabilities by establishing the Canada disability benefit and making a consequential amendment to the Income Tax Act	4,494	153	869	0	0	5,516
Total	5,464	2,995	5,559	243	0	14,261

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to December 31, 2022)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs 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 Briefs	Number of Reports
Standing Committee (HUMA)	34	6	20	23	0	62h30m	140	196	5
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SHUM)	0	0	0	0	0	0h0m	0	0	0
Total	34	6	20	23	0	62h30m	140	196	5

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 31, 2022, the committee concluded its study on barriers to Indigenous economic development. It heard from 33 witnesses, including the Ministers for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Indigenous Services Canada, as well as representatives from national Indigenous organizations and aboriginal financial institutions. The committee presented its second report on April 25, entitled Barriers to Economic Development in Indigenous Communities. The committee also continued its study into the effects of the housing shortage on Indigenous peoples across Canada. It heard from 41 witnesses during 10 meetings between March 4 and June 7 and presented its third report on June 13. On April 29, the committee embarked on a study into the administration and accessibility of Indigenous peoples to the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program. The committee heard from 40 witnesses in six meetings, including the Minister for Indigenous Services Canada and the National Indigenous Organizations. On June 3, the committee commenced a study on Arctic sovereignty, security and emergency preparedness of Indigenous peoples, holding five meetings and hearing from 23 witnesses.

During the period of September 1 to December 31, 2022, the committee concluded its study of Arctic sovereignty, security and emergency preparedness of Indigenous Peoples. The committee heard from 43 witnesses over the course of 10 meetings and received seven briefs. The committee also completed its study of the administration and accessibility of Indigenous Peoples to the Non-Insured Health Benefits Program and presented its sixth report, entitled Moving Towards Improving the Health of Indigenous Peoples in Canada: Accessibility and Administration of the Non-Insured Health Benefits Program, on December 7. For this study, the committee heard from 40 witnesses over the course of eight meetings and received eight briefs. Furthermore, the committee studied Bill C-29, An Act to provide for the establishment of a National Reconciliation Council. The committee heard from 38 witnesses over the course of eight meetings and reported the Bill to the House with amendments on November 21. The committee also studied Bill S-219, An Act respecting National Ribbon Skirt Day. The committee conducted one meeting with five witnesses and reported the Bill to the House without amendment on December 5. The committee considered the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2022-23. Lastly, the committee commenced a study on Indigenous languages.

Membership (as of December 31, 2022)

Hon. Marc Garneau (Chair), Jamie Schmale (Vice-Chair), Marilène Gill (Vice-Chair), Jenica Atwin, Jaime Battiste, Lori Idlout, Michael V. McLeod, Eric Melillo, Marcus Powlowski, Gary Vidal, Patrick Weiler, Bob Zimmer

Expenditures (April 1 to December 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	2,462	0	1,493	90	21	4,066
Effects of the Housing Shortage on Indigenous Peoples Across Canada	0	331	574	0	0	905
Administration and Accessibility of Indigenous Peoples to the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program	4,294	1,185	1,279	0	0	6,759
Arctic Sovereignty, Security and Emergency Preparedness of Indigenous Peoples	9,622	1,200	1,013	0	0	11,835
Bill C-29, An Act to provide for the establishment of a national council for reconciliation	6,481	392	1,057	0	0	7,931
Total	22,858	3,109	5,417	90	21	31,494

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to December 31, 2022)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs 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 Briefs	Number of Reports
Standing Committee (INAN)	35	28	2	24	0	65h51m	157	22	5
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SINA)	1	0	0	0	0	0h30m	0	0	0
Total	36	28	2	24	0	66h21m	157	22	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

From April 1 to August 31, 2022, the committee concluded its studies on sourcing and processing of critical minerals and on the development and support of the aerospace industry. The Chair presented reports on both studies to the House on June 16. The committee also concluded its study on quantum computing and adopted a draft report. The committee also held one meeting at the invitation of the Standing Committee on Finance to study the subject matter of Part 5, Divisions 15, 16, 17 of Bill C-19, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 7, 2022 and other measures. The committee resumed a study from the Second Session of the 43^rd Parliament on the domestic manufacturing capacity for a COVID-19 vaccine and held one meeting. The committee began a study on small and medium-sized enterprises. On July 15, the committee held a meeting at the request of four members of the committee (pursuant to Standing Order 106(4)) and agreed to undertake a study of Rogers Communications service outages. The committee held three meetings on this matter.

During the period from September 1 to December 31, 2022, the committee held 19 meetings. The committee concluded its study on quantum computing and, on September 28, presented its sixth report, entitled How can Canada Remain a Leader in the Global Quantum Marathon? In October, the committee travelled to Helsinki, Finland, to attend the World Summit of Committees of the Future. On October 20, Rick Perkins was elected Vice-Chair of the committee. The committee considered Bill C-235, An Act respecting the building of a green economy in the Prairies, and reported it back to the House with amendments on November 21. The committee commenced consideration of a draft report regarding its study of small and medium-sized enterprises. The committee concluded its study on economic recovery from COVID-19, which it had started during the Second Session of the 43^rd Parliament, and presented its eighth report to the House entitled Post-Covid-19 Economic Recovery: How can we rebuild better? The committee began a study on Bill C-244, An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair), as well as a study on blockchain technology. The committee continued its review of Rogers Communications service outages and, on December 6, issued a letter addressing concerns to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. The committee also held one meeting pursuant to Standing Order 106(4) to discuss a request to undertake a study of a contract for a telecommunications system for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Membership (as of December 31, 2022)

Joël Lightbound (Chair), Rick Perkins (Vice-Chair), Sébastien Lemire (Vice-Chair), Han Dong, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Andy Fillmore, Iqwinder Gaheer, Bernard Généreux, Viviane Lapointe, Brian Masse, Brad Vis, Ryan Williams

Expenditures (April 1 to December 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	0	607	535	0	0	1,142
Quantum Computing	0	180	226	0	0	406
Sourcing and Processing of Critical Minerals	0	0	257	0	0	257
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises	1,285	1,473	1,528	0	0	4,286
Rogers Communications Service Outages	0	211	329	0	0	541
Fraudulent Calls in Canada	1,165	1,050	755	0	0	2,969
Blockchain Technology	529	82	598	0	0	1,209
Bill C-244, An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair)	2,963	90	864	0	0	3,916
Bill C-235, An Act respecting the building of a green economy in the Prairies	0	227	803	0	0	1,029
Total	5,941	3,921	5,895	0	0	15,757

Travel Expenditures (April 1 to December 31, 2022)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Travel Expenditures.”

Study Name, Destinations and Date of Travel	Number of Members	Number of Staff	Transportation ($)	Accommodation ($)	Per Diems ($)	Working Meals ($)	Hospitality ($)	Other ($)	Total ($)
World Summit of Committees of the Future — Helsinki, Finland — October 10 to 14, 2022	4	4	23,682	6,028	7,037	0	0	35	36,781
Total	4	4	23,682	6,028	7,037	0	0	35	36,781

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to December 31, 2022)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs 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 Briefs	Number of Reports
Standing Committee (INDU)	37	26	6	27	0	66h03m	177	24	5
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SIND)	2	0	0	0	0	1h03m	0	0	0
Total	39	26	6	27	0	67h06m	177	24	5

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

During the period from April 1 to August 31, 2022, the committee held 13 meetings. During this period, the committee continued its study of the modernization of the Canada–Ukraine Free Trade Agreement and heard from 14 additional witnesses. Furthermore, the committee initiated a study of trade opportunities for Canadian businesses in the Indo-Pacific. In relation to this study, the committee held seven meetings and heard from 42 witnesses. The committee also held one meeting regarding its study of the potential impacts of the ArriveCAN application on certain Canadian sectors and heard from seven witnesses. On May 30, the Chair presented the committee’s first report, pertaining to the Main Estimates 2022-23. Finally, the committee also began the consideration of a draft report for its study of Canada's exports of environmental and clean technology goods and services and continued its consideration of the draft report for its study of the Canada–United States relationship and its impacts on the electric vehicle, softwood lumber and other sectors.

During the period from September 1 to December 31, 2022, the committee held 20 meetings. The committee continued its study of trade opportunities for Canadian businesses in the Indo-Pacific, hearing from three additional witnesses. Subsequently, the committee resumed its study of potential impacts of the ArriveCAN application on certain Canadian sectors, hearing from nine additional witnesses before commencing the consideration of a draft report. Furthermore, the committee initiated a study of potential trade implications of transporting goods in railway containers and heard from nine witnesses. On October 25, the committee held a meeting with the Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organization and, on October 28, received a briefing from the Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development regarding ministerial work completed in the summer of 2022. On October 27 and November 17, the Chair presented the committee’s second and third reports, entitled Canada–United States Relationship and its Impacts on the Electric Vehicle, and Softwood Lumber and Other Sectors and Canada’s Environmental and Clean Technology Goods and Services: Selected International Trade Considerations. Finally, the committee undertook a study of potential trade impacts of the United States Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 on certain firms and workers in Canada, hearing from 34 witnesses.

Membership (as of December 31, 2022)

Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Chair), Kyle Seeback (Vice-Chair), Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay (Vice-Chair), Chandra Arya, Tony Baldinelli, Colin Carrie, Anju Dhillon, Richard Martel, Brian Masse, Wilson Miao, Terry Sheehan, Arif Virani

Expenditures (April 1 to December 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	0	174	1,202	0	0	1,376
Modernization of the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement	0	416	56	0	0	472
Trade Opportunities for Canadian Businesses in the Indo-Pacific	4,157	1,140	635	0	0	5,932
Canada-United States Relationship and its Impacts on the Electric Vehicle, Softwood Lumber and Other Sectors	0	0	191	0	0	191
Potential Impacts of the ArriveCAN Application on Certain Canadian Sectors	1,529	255	568	0	0	2,352
Potential Trade Implications of Transporting Goods in Railway Containers	0	78	347	0	0	425
Potential Trade Impacts of the United States Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 on Certain Firms and Workers in Canada	0	227	832	0	0	1,059
Total	5,686	2,291	3,830	0	0	11,807

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to December 31, 2022)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs 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 Briefs	Number of Reports
Standing Committee (CIIT)	33	6	19	23	0	51h20m	135	13	3
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SCII)	0	0	0	0	0	0h0m	0	0	0
Total	33	6	19	23	0	51h20m	135	13	3

Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights (JUST)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights studies the bills, policies, programs and spending of the Department of Justice and the six federal agencies related to its portfolio.

Summary of Committee Activity

From April 1 to August 31, 2022, the committee concluded and presented reports on its study of controlling or coercive conduct within intimate relationships and its review of the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act. The committee reported to the House on Bill C-5, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, with amendments, on May 30 and on Bill S-206, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (disclosure of information by jurors), without amendment, on June 2. The committee also considered the nomination of the Honourable Michelle O’Bonsawin to the Supreme Court of Canada and continued its study on the government’s obligations to victims of crime.

During the period from September 1 to December 31, 2022, the committee held 18 meetings. The committee continued its study of the government’s obligations to victims of crime and presented its report to the House on December 7. The committee studied the subject matter of Bill C-28, An act to amend the Criminal Code (self-induced extreme intoxication), and presented, on December 13, a report entitled The defence of extreme intoxication akin to automatism: a study of the legislative response to the Supreme Court of Canada Decision R. V.  Brown. The committee held 4 meetings on the study of Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Judges Act, and reported the Bill with amendments on December 6. On December 5, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada appeared before the committee when it considered the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2022-23 and the committee reported these to the House on December 5. The committee studied Bill C-291, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (child sexual abuse material), and, on December 13, reported it to the House with amendments. Finally, the committee studied Bill S-4, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Identification of Criminals Act and to make related amendments to other Acts (COVID-19 response and other measures), and reported it to the House, without amendments, on December 13.

Membership (as of December 31, 2022)

Randeep Sarai (Chair), Hon. Rob Moore (Vice-Chair), Rhéal Éloi Fortin (Vice-Chair), Gary Anandasangaree, Élisabeth Brière, Larry Brock, Frank Caputo, Anju Dhillon, Lena Metlege Diab, Randall Garrison, Yasir Naqvi, Tako Van Popta

Expenditures (April 1 to December 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	0	233	828	0	0	1,061
Review of the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act	0	225	679	0	0	904
Bill C-5, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act	0	1,610	718	0	0	2,328
Review of the Government's Obligations to Victims of Crime	4,489	3,298	983	0	0	8,771
Subject Matter of Bill-C-28, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (self-induced extreme intoxication)	2,849	829	638	0	0	4,316
Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Judges Act	0	120	0	0	0	120
Total	7,339	6,314	3,847	0	0	17,500

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to December 31, 2022)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs 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 Briefs	Number of Reports
Standing Committee (JUST)	36	1	29	23	0	67h10m	138	53	10
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SJUS)	1	0	0	0	0	0h16m	0	0	0
Total	37	1	29	23	0	67h26m	138	53	10

Standing Committee on National Defence (NDDN)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on National Defence studies the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces, as well as the domestic, continental and international security environment.

Summary of Committee Activity

During the period of April 1 to August 31, 2022, the committee undertook a study on recruitment and retention in the Canadian Armed Forces, holding four meetings and hearing from 16 witnesses. The committee presented its report for this study on June 22. On June 6, the committee presented an interim report on the threat analysis affecting Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces’ readiness to meet those threats. The committee began a study on rising domestic operational deployments and challenges for the Canadian Armed Forces. The committee also considered the subject matter of the Main Estimates 2022-23.

During the period of September 1 to December 31, 2022, the committee received two briefing sessions related to the committee’s study on a threat analysis affecting Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces’ operational readiness to meet those threats. The committee resumed its study on rising operational domestic deployments and challenges for the Canadian Armed Forces, holding three meetings and hearing from nine witnesses. The committee began a study on arctic security, holding 10 meetings and hearing from 47 witnesses. The committee also undertook studies on reports that former Royal Canadian Air Force pilots have undertaken employment to train members of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force, holding one meeting and hearing from one witness, and on the Independent External Comprehensive Review of the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces, holding one meeting and hearing from eight witnesses. The committee travelled to Washington, D.C., in November for two days of meetings with American defence officials and defence experts. The visit was part of the committee’s study on a threat analysis affecting Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces’ operational readiness to meet those threats.

Membership (as of December 31, 2022)

Hon. John McKay (Chair), James Bezan (Vice-Chair), Christine Normandin (Vice-Chair), Darren Fisher, Cheryl Gallant, Pat Kelly, Shelby Kramp-Neuman, Emmanuella Lambropoulos, Lindsay Mathyssen, Bryan May, Jennifer O’Connell, Yves Robillard

Expenditures (April 1 to December 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	0	181	2,340	0	0	2,520
Threat Analysis Affecting Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces’ Operational Readiness to Meet Those Threats	0	91	416	0	0	507
Rising Domestic Operational Deployments and Challenges for the Canadian Armed Forces	0	739	1,005	0	0	1,744
Recruitment and Retention in the Canadian Armed Forces	0	399	660	0	0	1,060
Arctic Security	777	434	659	0	0	1,869
Total	777	1,844	5,079	0	0	7,700

Travel Expenditures (April 1 to December 31, 2022)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Travel Expenditures.”

Study Name, Destinations and Date of Travel	Number of Members	Number of Staff	Transportation ($)	Accommodation ($)	Per Diems ($)	Working Meals ($)	Hospitality ($)	Other ($)	Total ($)
Threat analysis affecting Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces’ operational readiness to meet those threats — Washington, D.C., United States of America — November 7 to 11, 2022	7	5	14,483	0	5,093	0	0	1,604	21,180
Total	7	5	14,483	0	5,093	0	0	1,604	21,180

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to December 31, 2022)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs 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 Briefs	Number of Reports
Standing Committee (NDDN)	31	1	22	21	0	54h10m	105	6	2
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SNDD)	2	0	0	0	0	2h26m	0	0	0
Total	33	1	22	21	0	56h36m	105	6	2

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

During the period from April 1 to August 31, 2022, the committee held 16 meetings. It continued its study of a greenhouse gas emissions cap for the oil and gas sector, hearing evidence from the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, as well as the Minister of Natural Resources. The committee also began its study on creating a fair and equitable Canadian energy transformation, holding nine meetings and hearing from 60 witnesses. The committee studied the Main Estimates 2022-23 and reported them back to the House on May 30. Finally, on June 20, the committee presented its fifth report, entitled A Study of Methane Reduction Plans: Emissions Reduction Fund Onshore Program Review.

During the period from September 1 to December 31, 2022, the committee held 18 meetings. It continued its study of creating a fair and equitable Canadian energy transformation. The committee then began its study of federal assistance for various natural resources industries, holding four meetings and hearing from 36 witnesses. The committee also studied the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2022-23, and reported them back to the House on December 1. Finally, on December 14, the committee presented its seventh report, entitled A Study into the Government of Canada’s Promise to Cap Greenhouse Gas Emissions of the Oil and Gas Sector.

Membership (as of December 31, 2022)

John Aldag (Chair), Shannon Stubbs (Vice-Chair), Mario Simard (Vice-Chair), Charlie Angus, George Chahal, Julie Dabrusin, Earl Dreeshen, Ted Falk, Yvonne Jones, Viviane Lapointe, Jeremy Patzer, Francesco Sorbara

Expenditures (April 1 to December 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	0	101	1,280	0	0	1,380
Study of a greenhouse gas emissions cap for the oil and gas sector	0	49	922	0	0	971
Creating a Fair and Equitable Canadian Energy Transformation	2,406	1,207	1,554	0	0	5,167
Study of Emissions Reduction Fund - Onshore Program	0	0	329	0	0	329
Federal Assistance for Various Natural Resources Industries	4,595	206	720	0	0	5,521
Total	7,000	1,562	4,805	0	0	13,368

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to December 31, 2022)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs 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 Briefs	Number of Reports
Standing Committee (RNNR)	34	15	2	17	0	62h05m	127	43	4
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SRNN)	4	0	0	0	0	2h13m	0	0	0
Total	38	15	2	17	0	64h18m	127	43	4

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

Between April 1 and August 31, 2022, the committee held 15 meetings. The committee continued its study of francophone immigration to Canada and Quebec, during which it heard from 16 additional witnesses. During this period, the committee considered the draft report for its study of government measures to protect and promote French in Quebec and in Canada. It also held two briefings on the importance of official languages at Canadian National and heard testimony from the Minister of Transport and government officials. Finally, the committee began its study of Bill C‑13, An Act to amend the Official Languages Act, to enact the Use of French in Federally Regulated Private Businesses Act and to make related amendments to other Acts.

From September 1 to December 31, 2022, the committee continued its consideration of Bill C-13, An Act to amend the Official Languages Act, to enact the Use of French in Federally Regulated Private Businesses Act and to make related amendments to other Acts. The committee held twelve meetings and heard from 32 witnesses during this period.

Membership (as of December 31, 2022)

René Arseneault (Chair), Joël Godin (Vice-Chair), Mario Beaulieu (Vice-Chair), Niki Ashton, Marc Dalton, Francis Drouin, Bernard Généreux, Angelo Iacono, Arielle Kayabaga, Patricia Lattanzio, Marc G. Serré, Brad Vis

h3 class="header3">Expenditures (April 1 to December 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	0	372	2,106	0	0	2,478
Government Measures to Protect and Promote French in Quebec and in Canada	0	85	0	0	0	85
Francophone Immigration to Canada and Quebec	0	218	0	0	0	218
Bill C-13, An Act to amend the Official Languages Act, to enact the Use of French in Federally Regulated Private Businesses Act and to make related amendments to other Acts	6,489	1,084	3,240	0	0	10,813
Total	6,489	1,760	5,346	0	0	13,594

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to December 31, 2022)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs 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 Briefs	Number of Reports
Standing Committee (LANG)	32	1	22	16	0	57h40m	97	53	0
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SLAN)	1	0	0	0	0	0h44m	0	0	0
Total	33	1	22	16	0	58h24m	97	53	0

Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs (PROC)

Mandate

The Procedure and House Affairs Committee studies and reports on the rules and practices of the House and its committees, electoral matters, questions of privilege, MP conflicts of interest, internal administration of the House, and services and facilities for MPs.

Summary of Committee Activity

From April 1 to August 31, 2022, the committee held 14 meetings. During this period, it considered Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (electoral representation), and reported it back to House, without amendment, on June 10. The committee also undertook a study on the review of the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons, as well as a study on the inclusion of Indigenous languages on federal election ballots, and it presented its 11th and 12th reports on these studies on June 21. It also commenced a study on expanding the federal jurisdiction for the operational security of the parliamentary precinct to include sections of Wellington Street and Sparks Street and considered the Main Estimates 2022-23.

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 sixth report on May 11. The report was deemed concurred in by the House upon its presentation.

From September 1 to December 31, 2022, the committee held 19 meetings. It continued its study on expanding the federal jurisdiction for the operational security of the parliamentary precinct to include sections of Wellington Street and Sparks Street and presented its 19th report, entitled Protecting the Parliamentary Precinct: Responding to Evolving Risks, on December 14. The committee also continued its study of hybrid proceedings and commenced a study on foreign election interference. It also presented four reports on standing committee membership changes. On October 20, John Nater was elected vice-chair of the committee.

During this period, the Subcommittee on Private Members’ Business (SMEM) met twice to determine the votability of items recently placed on the order of precedence, upon which the committee presented its 14th and 17th reports, respectively, on September 26 and November 23. Both reports were deemed concurred in by the House upon their presentation.

Membership of PROC (as of December 31, 2022)

Hon. Bardish Chagger (Chair), John Nater (Vice-Chair), Marie-Hélène Gaudreau (Vice-Chair), Luc Berthold, Rachel Blaney, Blaine Calkins, Michael Cooper, Hon. Greg Fergus, Mark Gerretsen, Sherry Romanado, Ruby Sahota, Ryan Turnbull

Membership of SMEM (as of December 31, 2022)

Ruby Sahota (Chair), Luc Berthold, Marie-Hélène Gaudreau, Heather McPherson, Ryan Turnbull

Expenditures (April 1 to December 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	0	146	3,764	0	9	3,919
Inclusion of Indigenous Languages on Federal Election Ballots	0	260	156	0	0	416
Main Estimates 2022-23	0	137	473	0	0	610
Expanding the Federal Jurisdiction for the Operational Security of the Parliamentary Precinct to Include Sections of Wellington St and Sparks St	0	701	510	0	20	1,230
Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (electoral representation)	0	143	170	0	0	313
Hybrid Proceedings	10	322	593	0	0	924
Foreign Election Interference	0	151	572	0	0	723
Total	10	1,860	6,236	0	29	8,135

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to December 31, 2022)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs 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 Briefs	Number of Reports
Standing Committee (PROC)	33	21	1	16	0	63h52m	129	6	14
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SPRO)	1	0	0	0	0	0h59m	0	0	0
Subcommittee on Private Members’ Business (SMEM)	3	3	0	0	0	0h08m	0	0	0
Total	37	24	1	16	0	64h59m	129	6	14

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 until August 31, 2022, the committee held 16 meetings, undertook fourteen studies and presented ten reports to the House. Among other subjects, it studied the Main Estimates and Departmental Plans 2022-23. On April 26, the committee received a briefing from the Office of the Auditor General of Canada, the Canadian Audit and Accountability Foundation and the Office of the Comptroller General concerning the Public Accounts of Canada 2021. On June 2, the committee received a briefing from the Office of the Auditor General of Canada concerning reports tabled in the House on May 31, by the Auditor General. From August 28 to August 30, 2022, the committee hosted the joint annual conference of the Canadian Council of Public Accounts Committees and the Canadian Council of Legislative Auditors in Ottawa.

From September 1 to December 31, 2022, the committee held 16 meetings, undertook 12 studies, and presented four reports to the House. Among other topics, the committee studied the just transition to a low-carbon economy, the greening government strategy, processing disability benefits for veterans, access to benefits for hard-to-reach populations, emergency management in First Nations communities, and chronic homelessness. On November 15, the committee held a briefing with the Office of the Auditor General of Canada on the 2022 Reports 5 to 8 of the Auditor General of Canada, and the Canadian Audit and Accountability Foundation and the Office of the Auditor General regarding the Public Accounts of Canada 2022. The committee also held a briefing on the 2022 Reports 9 and 10 of the Auditor General of Canada, on COVID‑19 measures, on December 6.

Membership (as of December 31, 2022)

John Williamson (Chair), Jean Yip (Vice-Chair), Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné (Vice-Chair), Valerie Bradford, Blake Desjarlais, Han Dong, Peter Fragiskatos, Garnett Genuis, Michael Kram, Kelly McCauley, Brenda Shanahan

Expenditures (April 1 to December 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	0	201	1,223	0	0	1,424
Public Accounts of Canada 2021	0	346	542	0	0	887
Report 11, Health Resources for Indigenous Communities — Indigenous Services Canada, of the 2021 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada	0	9	205	0	0	214
Report 2, Natural Health Products — Health Canada, of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development	0	7	217	0	0	224
Report 5, Lessons Learned from Canada's Record on Climate Change, by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development	0	22	205	0	0	227
Report 12, Protecting Canada’s Food System, of the 2021 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada	0	9	0	0	0	9
Report 14, Regional Relief and Recovery Fund, of the 2021 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada	0	50	161	0	0	211
Report 15, Enforcement of Quarantine and COVID-19 Testing Orders — Public Health Agency of Canada, of the 2021 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada	0	155	161	0	0	316
Briefing on the 2022 Reports 1 to 4 of the Auditor General of Canada	0	22	217	0	0	239
Follow-up Study on Report 3, Access to Safe Drinking Water in First Nations Communities — Indigenous Services Canada, of the 2021 Reports 1 to 5 of the Auditor General of Canada	0	16	217	0	0	233
Follow-up Study on Report 9, Investing in Canada Plan, of the 2021 Reports 6 to 9 of the Auditor General of Canada	0	124	217	0	0	341
Report 1, Just Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy, of the 2022 Reports 1 to 5 of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development	0	197	500	0	0	697
Report 2, Processing Disability Benefits for Veterans, of the 2022 Reports 1 to 4 of the Auditor General of Canada	0	54	134	0	0	188
Report 2, Greening Government Strategy, of the 2022 Reports 1 to 5 of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development	0	102	275	0	0	377
Total	0	1,315	4,272	0	0	5,586

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to December 31, 2022)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs 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 Briefs	Number of Reports
Standing Committee (PACP)	32	15	5	17	0	55h08m	159	0	14
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SPAC)	3	0	0	0	0	2h26m	0	0	0
Total	35	15	5	17	0	57h34m	159	0	14

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 of April 1 to August 31, 2022, the committee met 16 times. The committee completed its study of gun control, illegal arms trafficking and the increase in gun crimes committed by members of street gangs. After hearing from 58 witnesses and holding 13 meetings, the committee presented its third report to the House on April 25, entitled A Path Forward: Reducing Gun and Gang Violence in Canada. The committee continued its study of the rise of ideologically motivated violent extremism in Canada, hearing evidence from officials from the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. After hearing from 40 witnesses during the study, the committee presented its sixth report to the House on June 20. The committee undertook an assessment of Canada’s security posture in relation to Russia and devoted eight meetings to hear from 35 witnesses including the Minister of Public Safety and officials from the Canada Border Services Agency, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The committee considered the Main Estimates 2022-23, as well as the subject matter of Supplementary Estimates (C), 2021-22. The committee also began a study of allegations of political interference in the 2020 Nova Scotia Mass Murder Investigation, during which the committee heard testimonies from the Minister of Public Safety and officials.

The committee met 22 times from September 1 to December 31, 2022. During this period, the committee continued its study on the assessment of Canada’s security posture in relation to Russia and began consideration of a draft report. On September 26, the Hon. Jim Carr resigned as Chair of the committee, and Ron McKinnon was elected Chair on September 30. On October 24, the committee held a meeting at the request of four members of the committee (pursuant to Standing Order 106(4)) and agreed to continue its study on the allegations of political interference in the 2020 Nova Scotia mass murder investigation and to undertake a study of the 2022 Saskatchewan mass murders, as well as a study of Canada’s emergency preparedness with respect to extreme weather hazards. The committee also studied Bill C-21, An Act to amend certain Acts and to make consequential amendments (firearms), holding 13 meetings and hearing from 63 witnesses. On December 13, the committee held a meeting at the request of four members (pursuant Standing Order 106(4)) to discuss their request regarding the need to hear additional testimony on the proposals contained in Amendment G-4 to Bill C-21. This meeting was suspended and will resume in 2023.

Membership (as of December 31, 2022)

Ron McKinnon (Chair), Raquel Dancho (Vice-Chair), Kristina Michaud (Vice-Chair), Paul Chiang, Pam Damoff, Dane Lloyd, Alistair MacGregor, Glen Motz, Taleeb Noormohamed, Peter Schiefke, Doug Shipley, Tony Van Bynen

Expenditures (April 1 to December 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	0	342	3,732	0	0	4,074
Rise of Ideologically Motivated Violent Extremism in Canada	2,097	1,263	339	0	0	3,700
Assessment of Canada´s Security Posture in Relation to Russia	0	1,264	628	0	0	1,893
Allegations of Political Interference in the 2020 Nova Scotia Mass Murder Investigation	2,678	344	440	0	0	3,463
Bill C-21, An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms)	1,736	538	1,704	0	0	3,978
Total	6,512	3,752	6,844	0	0	17,108

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to December 31, 2022)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs 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 Briefs	Number of Reports
Standing Committee (SECU)	38	5	28	21	0	84h15m	184	140	4
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SSEC)	1	0	0	0	0	0h38m	0	0	0
Total	39	5	28	21	0	84h53m	184	140	4

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

From April 1 to August 31, 2022, the committee met seven times. The committee commenced a study of top talent, research and innovation, holding four meetings. The committee met once to conclude its study of successes, challenges and opportunities for science in Canada, and presented its first report to the House on June 6. The committee also commenced a study of small, modular nuclear reactors and held three meetings. Lastly, the committee agreed to undertake a study of big science in Canada.

From September 1 to December 31, 2022, the committee met nine times. The committee met twice to conclude its study of top talent, research and innovation before presenting its second report to the House on October 24. After hearing a final hour of testimony on its study of small modular nuclear reactors, the committee began consideration of a draft report. The committee also began a pair of new studies, meeting four times on research and scientific publication in French and four times on international moonshot programs.

Membership (as of December 31, 2022)

Hon. Kirsty Duncan (Chair), Corey Tochor (Vice-Chair), Maxime Blanchette-Joncas (Vice-Chair), Valerie Bradford, Richard Cannings, Chad Collins, Lena Metlege Diab, Stéphane Lauzon, Ben Lobb, Dan Mazier, Ron McKinnon, Gerald Soroka

Expenditures (April 1 to December 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	0	0	1,098	0	0	1,098
Top Talent, Research and Innovation	0	1,626	507	0	0	2,133
Small Modular Nuclear Reactors	360	658	620	0	0	1,638
Research and Scientific Publication in French	2,154	583	797	0	0	3,534
International Moonshot Programs	2,898	159	763	0	0	3,820
Total	5,412	3,025	3,785	0	0	12,223

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to December 31, 2022)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs 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 Briefs	Number of Reports
Standing Committee (SRSR)	16	0	15	15	0	43h57m	114	65	2
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SSRS)	0	0	0	0	0	0h0m	0	0	0
Total	16	0	15	15	0	43h57m	114	65	2

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 31, 2022, the committee held 16 meetings and presented four reports to the House. It completed its study of intimate partner and domestic violence in Canada, for which it received 137 briefs, and the Chair presented a report on June 17. The committee also began a study on resource development and violence against Indigenous women and girls, during which it heard evidence from the Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Youth and from the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations. The committee considered the Main Estimates 2022-23 and presented its report on May 30. The committee also considered Bill C-233, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Judges Act (violence against an intimate partner), reporting the bill back to the House, with amendments, on May 17. The Chair also presented the committee’s second report, a report on its recommendations following the study of Bill C-233, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Judges Act (violence against an intimate partner).

From September 1 to December 31, 2022, the committee held 19 meetings. It completed its study on resource development and violence against Indigenous women and girls. The Chair presented the committee’s fifth report to the House on December 14 entitled Responding to the Calls for Justice: Addressing Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls in the Context of Resource Development Projects. The committee also undertook a study on the mental health of young women and girls. It held nine meetings on that topic and heard from 56 witnesses, including the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth and the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. It also held a briefing on trauma-informed practices and initiated a study on women and girls in sport. The committee held an informal meeting with a delegation from the Parliament of Armenia on October 25.

Membership (as of December 31, 2022)

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

Expenditures (April 1 to December 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	0	176	1,590	74	0	1,839
Intimate Partner and Domestic Violence in Canada	0	299	121	0	0	420
Resource Development and Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls	0	935	701	0	0	1,636
Bill C-233, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Judges Act (violence against an intimate partner)	0	499	328	0	0	827
Mental Health of Young Women and Girls	4,322	1,006	1,081	0	0	6,408
Women and Girls in Sports	9,238	43	537	0	0	9,818
Total	13,559	2,957	4,359	74	0	20,949

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to December 31, 2022)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs 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 Briefs	Number of Reports
Standing Committee (FEWO)	35	3	22	25	0	62h59m	152	136	5
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFEW)	0	0	0	0	0	0h0m	0	0	0
Total	35	3	22	25	0	62h59m	152	136	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

From April 1 to August 31, 2022, the committee concluded its study on the state of Canada’s supply chain and began consideration of a draft report. The committee commenced a study of Canada’s preparedness to respond to Russian threats to Canadian waters, ports and airspace. The committee completed its study on the Canada Infrastructure Bank and presented its third report to the House, which concerned this study, on May 2. On May 19, the Chair presented the committee’s report regarding the International Civil Aviation Organization. The committee presented its fifth report, entitled Railway Safety and the Effects of Railway Operations on the Surrounding Communities in Which They Operate, on June 2. On June 20, the Chair presented its sixth report entitled Targeted Infrastructure Investments to Influence Social, Economic and Environmental Outcomes. The committee continued its study on reducing red tape and costs on rural and urban Canadian airports. On August 8, the committee held a meeting at the request of four members of the committee (pursuant to Standing Order 106(4)) and agreed to undertake a study on airport delays and cancellations. The committee held one meeting on this matter.

During the period from September 1 to December 31, 2022, the committee held 17 meetings. On September 28, the committee held an informal meeting with a multi-party parliamentary delegation from Aotearoa, New Zealand, to discuss common transportation and infrastructure issues. On October 19, Mark Strahl was elected Vice-Chair of the committee. The committee continued its consideration of a draft report regarding its study on the state of Canada’s supply chain and presented its seventh report entitled Improving efficiency and resiliency in Canada’s supply chains to the House on November 16. The committee concluded hearing from witnesses on its study entitled Reducing Red Tape and Costs on Rural and Urban Canadian Airports. The committee held six meetings on its study of anticipated labour shortages in the Canadian transportation sector. The committee also held two meetings each for the following studies: Impact of Commercial Shipping on Shoreline Erosion, Inter-City Transport by Bus in Canada, and Air Passenger Protection Regulations. Minister Omar Alghabra appeared on December 5 to discuss the committee’s study of the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2022-23.

Membership (as of December 31, 2022)

Peter Schiefke (Chair), Mark Strahl (Vice-Chair), Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Vice-Chair), Taylor Bachrach, Vance Badawey, George Chahal, Angelo Iacono, Annie Koutrakis, Chris Lewis, Leslyn Lewis, Dan Muys, Churence Rogers

Expenditures (April 1 to December 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	274	712	1,755	537	0	3,278
State of Canada's Supply Chain	0	1,001	1,243	0	0	2,244
Reducing Red Tape and Costs on Rural and Urban Canadian Airports	333	1,257	861	0	0	2,451
Impact of Commercial Shipping on Shoreline Erosion	0	96	451	0	0	547
Anticipated Labour Shortages in the Canadian Transportation Sector	0	320	1,072	0	0	1,392
Inter-City Transport by Bus in Canada	593	110	651	0	0	1,354
Total	1,201	3,496	6,032	537	0	11,266

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to December 31, 2022)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs 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 Briefs	Number of Reports
Standing Committee (TRAN)	33	0	25	23	0	81h27m	169	23	5
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (STRA)	0	0	0	0	0	0h0m	0	0	0
Total	33	0	25	23	0	81h27m	169	23	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

Between April 1 and August 31, 2022, the committee held a total of nine meetings and presented five reports. The committee continued its study of the desecration of monuments honouring veterans and reported on this to the House on June 13. It also agreed to continue its study on service dogs for veterans and to take into consideration evidence it previously received on this topic in the Second Session of the 43^rd Parliament. The committee reported its findings to the House on June 16. It subsequently began a study of survivor pension benefits (marriage after 60). The committee also considered the 2022-23 Main Estimates and continued its study of fairness in the services offered to veterans (francophones and anglophones, men, women and the LGBTQ+ community). The committee reported to the House on these studies on May 11 and June 22, respectively.

Between September 1 and December 31, 2022, the committee held a total of 14 meetings and presented two reports. It held a briefing with the Auditor General of Canada on Report 2: Processing Disability Benefits for Veterans and undertook two studies, one on allegations that medical assistance in dying was offered to a veteran unprompted by a Veterans Affairs Canada employee and another on the impact of the new rehabilitation contract awarded by the Department of Veterans Affairs on the role of the case manager and quality of service delivery. In addition, the committee considered the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2022-23, and reported them back to the House on December 5. The committee also presented its ninth report on December 14, entitled Survivor Pension Benefits (Marriage After 60).

Membership (as of December 31, 2022)

Emmanuel Dubourg (Chair), Blake Richards (Vice-Chair), Luc Desilets (Vice-Chair), Rachel Blaney, Sean Casey, Terry Dowdall, Wilson Miao, Churence Rogers, Darrell Samson, Fraser Tolmie, Rechie Valdez, Cathay Wagantall

Expenditures (April 1 to December 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	0	362	1,490	0	0	1,852
Survivor Pension Benefits (Marriage after 60)	334	655	418	0	0	1,408
Impact of the New Rehabilitation Contract Awarded by the Department of Veterans Affairs on the Role of the Case Manager and Quality of Service Delivery	3,761	121	0	0	0	3,881
Allegations that Medical Assistance in Dying was Offered to a Veteran Unprompted by a Veterans Affairs Canada Employee	0	1,974	369	0	0	2,343
Total	4,095	3,112	2,277	0	0	9,485

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to December 31, 2022)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs 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 Briefs	Number of Reports
Standing Committee (ACVA)	23	0	13	11	0	44h26m	65	5	7
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SACV)	1	0	0	0	0	0h57m	0	0	0
Total	24	0	13	11	0	45h23m	65	5	7

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 31, 2022, the committee met once. It adopted its third report entitled Committee Activities and Expenditures – April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022, which was presented to the House on June 21.

During the same period, the Subcommittee on Committee Budgets (SBLI) met twice to consider travel proposals and budgets, as well as to discuss subcommittee business.

During the period of September 1 to December 31, 2022, the committee met once. It adopted its fourth report, entitled Committee Activities and Expenditures – April 1, 2022 – August 31, 2022, which was presented to the House on November 23.

During the same period, the Subcommittee on Committee Budgets (SBLI) met twice to consider travel proposals and budgets, as well as to discuss subcommittee business.

Membership of LIAI (as of December 31, 2022)

Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Chair), Karen Vecchio (Vice-Chair), John Aldag, René Arseneault, Kody Blois, John Brassard, Sean Casey, Hon. Bardish Chagger, Emmanuel Dubourg, Hon. Kirsty Duncan, Ali Ehsassi, Peter Fonseca, Hon. Hedy Fry, Hon. Marc Garneau, Joël Lightbound, Kelly McCauley, Ken McDonald, Hon. John McKay, Ron McKinnon, Robert J. Morrissey, Randeep Sarai, Francis Scarpaleggia, Peter Schiefke, John Williamson, Salma Zahid

Membership of SBLI (as of December 31, 2022)

Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Chair), Karen Vecchio, John Brassard, Peter Fonseca, Robert J. Morrissey, Salma Zahid

Expenditures (April 1 to December 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	0	0	285	0	0	285
Total	0	0	285	0	0	285

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to December 31, 2022)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs 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 Briefs	Number of Reports
Standing Committee (LIAI)	2	0	0	0	0	0h48m	0	0	2
Subcommittee on Committee Budgets (SBLI)	4	0	0	0	0	2h58m	0	0	0
Total	6	0	0	0	0	3h46m	0	0	2