LIAI Committee Report
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Committee Expenditures for the Last Five Fiscal Years
Comparison of the Global Envelope for Committees
The Board of Internal Economy determines the budget envelope or global envelope for standing and standing joint committee activities in each fiscal year. The following table and figure show the funds in the global envelope for each of the last five fiscal years.
Global Envelope for Committees for the Last Five Fiscal Years
Global Envelope Funding Type |
Fiscal Year 2018-2019 ($) |
Fiscal Year 2019-2020 ($) |
Fiscal Year 2020-2021 ($) |
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 ($) |
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 ($) |
Core Funding |
4,000,000 |
4,000,000 |
4,000,000 |
4,000,000 |
4,000,000 |
Initial operating and equipment costs related to the webcasting of committee meetings |
0 |
(1,500,000) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
4,000,000 |
2,500,000 |
4,000,000 |
4,000,000 |
4,000,000 |
Comparison of Committee Expenditures
The following table and figure show the total expenditures by all committees in each of the last five fiscal years. Expenditures for standing and standing joint committees are covered by the global envelope for committee activities, allocated by the Board of Internal Economy and managed by the Liaison Committee. Expenditures for legislative, special and special joint committees are covered by funds approved by the Board of Internal Economy. Standing committee expenditures include all expenditures by any related subcommittees. Differences in totals are due to rounding.
Committee Expenditures for the Last Five Fiscal Years
Committee Type |
Fiscal Year 2018-2019 ($) |
Fiscal Year 2019-2020 ($) |
Fiscal Year 2020-2021 ($) |
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 ($) |
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 ($) |
Standing |
2,598,667 |
690,264 |
161,670 |
149,639 |
1,136,286 |
Legislative |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Special |
0 |
12,536 |
4,046 |
4,810 |
11,962 |
Special Joint |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,557 |
20,154 |
Conferences |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
21,473 |
Total |
2,598,667 |
702,800 |
165,717 |
156,006 |
1,189,875 |
Figure 3 – Comparison of Total Committee Expenditures of All Committees for the Last Five Fiscal Years
Committee Activities for the Last Five Fiscal Years
Committee Meetings
The following table and figure show the number of committee meetings by type of committee in each of the last five fiscal years.
Committee Type |
Meetings in Fiscal Year 2018‑2019 |
Meetings in Fiscal Year 2019‑2020 |
Meetings in Fiscal Year 2020‑2021 |
Meetings in Fiscal Year 2021‑2022 |
Meetings in Fiscal Year 2022‑2023 |
Standing |
1,170 |
589 |
845 |
819 |
1,212 |
Legislative |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Special |
0 |
12 |
63 |
26 |
26 |
Special Joint |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
57 |
Total |
1,170 |
601 |
908 |
852 |
1,295 |
Figure 4 – Comparison of the Total Number of Committee Meetings for All Committees for the Last Five Fiscal Years
Committee Reports
The following table and figure show the number of committee reports by type of committee in each of the last five fiscal years.
Committee Type |
Reports in Fiscal Year 2018-2019 |
Reports in Fiscal Year 2019-2020 |
Reports in Fiscal Year 2020-2021 |
Reports in Fiscal Year 2021-2022 |
Reports in Fiscal Year 2022-2023 |
Standing |
182 |
122 |
113 |
144 |
190 |
Legislative |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Special |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
Special Joint |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
Total |
182 |
123 |
115 |
148 |
195 |
Figure 5 – Comparison of the Total Number of Committee Reports for All Committees for the Last Five Fiscal Years
Committee Witnesses
The following table and figure show the number of witnesses by type of committee in each of the last five fiscal years.
Committee Type |
Witnesses in Fiscal Year 2018-2019 |
Witnesses in Fiscal Year 2019-2020 |
Witnesses in Fiscal Year 2020-2021 |
Witnesses in Fiscal Year 2021-2022 |
Witnesses in Fiscal Year 2022-2023 |
Standing |
5,014 |
2,395 |
3,816 |
3,599 |
5,204 |
Legislative |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Special |
0 |
31 |
88 |
117 |
90 |
Special Joint |
0 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
224 |
Total |
5,014 |
2,426 |
3,904 |
3,725 |
5,518 |
Figure 6 – Comparison of the Total Number of Witnesses for All Committees for the Last Five Fiscal Years
Committee Meetings by Type of Order of Reference
The following tables show the total number and percentage of meetings held by all committees in each of the last five fiscal years, broken down by type of order of reference. Meetings where more than one order of reference is considered are tabulated as a meeting for each type. Consequently, the total number of meetings by type may be greater than the total number of meetings held. Differences in totals are due to rounding.
Number of Committee Meetings by Type of Order of Reference
Order of Reference Type |
Meetings in Fiscal Year 2018-2019 |
Meetings in Fiscal Year 2019‑2020 |
Meetings in Fiscal Year 2020‑2021 |
Meetings in Fiscal Year 2021‑2022 |
Meetings in Fiscal Year 2022‑2023 |
|
House Orders of Reference |
104 |
34 |
209 |
53 |
83 |
|
Standing Orders 108 (2), (3) and (4) |
842 |
304 |
489 |
658 |
1,000 |
|
Reports and Returns |
4 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
15 |
|
Estimates |
70 |
21 |
66 |
35 |
47 |
|
Order-in-Council Appointments |
8 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
|
Legislation |
158 |
36 |
53 |
78 |
199 |
|
Pre-budget Consultations |
19 |
10 |
11 |
9 |
8 |
|
Order Paper Written Questions |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Responses to Petitions |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Committee Business |
500 |
173 |
413 |
342 |
516 |
|
Election of Chairs and Vice-Chairs |
25 |
23 |
66 |
67 |
31 |
|
Others |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Total |
1,730 |
603 |
1,310 |
1,246 |
1,900 |
|
Percentage of Committee Meetings by Type of Order of Reference
Order of Reference Type |
% of Meetings in Fiscal Year 2018‑2019 |
% of Meetings in Fiscal Year 2019‑2020 |
% of Meetings in Fiscal Year 2020‑2021 |
% of Meetings in Fiscal Year 2021‑2022 |
% of Meetings in Fiscal Year 2022‑2023 |
House Orders of Reference |
6 |
5.6 |
16 |
4.3 |
4.4 |
Standing Orders 108 (2), (3) and (4) |
48.7 |
50.4 |
37.3 |
52.8 |
52.6 |
Reports and Returns |
0.2 |
0.3 |
0 |
0.1 |
0.8 |
Estimates |
4 |
3.5 |
5 |
2.8 |
2.5 |
Order-in-Council Appointments |
0.5 |
0 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
0.1 |
Legislation |
9.1 |
6 |
4 |
6.3 |
10.5 |
Pre-budget Consultations |
1.1 |
1.7 |
0.8 |
0.7 |
0.4 |
Order Paper Written Questions |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Responses to Petitions |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Committee Business |
28.9 |
28.7 |
31.5 |
27.4 |
27.2 |
Election of Chairs and Vice-Chairs |
1.4 |
3.8 |
5 |
5.4 |
1.6 |
Others |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
100 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
Committee Reports by Type of Order of Reference
The following tables show the total number and percentage of reports by all committees in each of the last five fiscal years, broken down by type of order of reference. Reports presented under more than one order of reference are tabulated as a report for each type. Consequently, the total number of reports by type may be greater than the total number of reports. Differences in totals are due to rounding.
Number of Committee Reports by Type of Order of Reference
Order of Reference Type |
Reports in Fiscal Year 2018-2019 |
Reports in Fiscal Year 2019-2020 |
Reports in Fiscal Year 2020-2021 |
Reports in Fiscal Year 2021-2022 |
Reports in Fiscal Year 2022-2023 |
House Orders of Reference |
7 |
8 |
5 |
4 |
7 |
Standing Orders 108 (2), (3) and (4) |
88 |
76 |
45 |
94 |
106 |
Reports and Returns |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
Estimates |
32 |
14 |
39 |
21 |
23 |
Order-in-Council Appointments |
2 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
Legislation |
35 |
14 |
14 |
17 |
37 |
Pre-budget Consultations |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
Order Paper Written Questions |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Responses to Petitions |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Committee Business |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
Striking of Committee Membership |
14 |
8 |
6 |
7 |
11 |
Others |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Total |
182 |
123 |
115 |
148 |
195 |
Percentage of Committee Reports by Type of Order of Reference
Order of Reference Type |
% of Reports in Fiscal Year 2018-2019 |
% of Reports in Fiscal Year 2019-2020 |
% of Reports in Fiscal Year 2020-2021 |
% of Reports in Fiscal Year 2021-2022 |
% of Reports in Fiscal Year 2022-2023 |
House Orders of Reference |
3.8 |
6.5 |
4.3 |
2.7 |
3.6 |
Standing Orders 108 (2), (3) and (4) |
48.4 |
61.8 |
39.1 |
63.5 |
54.4 |
Reports and Returns |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3.1 |
Estimates |
17.6 |
11.4 |
33.9 |
14.2 |
11.8 |
Order-in-Council Appointments |
1.1 |
0 |
2.6 |
0 |
0.5 |
Legislation |
19.2 |
11.4 |
12.2 |
11.5 |
19 |
Pre-budget Consultations |
0.5 |
0 |
0 |
0.7 |
0.5 |
Order Paper Written Questions |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Responses to Petitions |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Committee Business |
1.6 |
2.4 |
2.6 |
2 |
1.5 |
Striking of Committee Membership |
7.7 |
6.5 |
5.2 |
4.7 |
5.6 |
Others |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.7 |
0 |
Total |
100 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
100 |