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Standing Committees

 

Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy And Ethics (ETHI)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics studies matters related to the Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada, and certain issues related to the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner.

Summary of Committee Activity

From April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee continued to hear from witnesses as part of its study of foreign interference and threats to the integrity of democratic institutions, intellectual property and the Canadian state. The committee heard from additional witnesses as part of its study of the access to information and privacy system and then adopted its report on the topic. The committee’s report, The State of Canada’s Access to Information System, was presented to the House on June 20. The committee also studied the Main Estimates 2023–24.

From September 1 to December 31, 2023, the committee held a briefing with the newly appointed Interim Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner. It also held briefings on the annual and other reports of the Information, Lobbying, Conflict of Interest and Ethics, and Privacy commissioners. Having finished hearing witnesses for its study of foreign interference and threats to the integrity of democratic institutions, intellectual property and the Canadian state, the committee adopted a report on the subject. This report was presented to the House on October 24. The committee also undertook a study of the use of social media platforms for data harvesting and unethical or illicit sharing of personal information with foreign entities, as well as a study on allegations related to governance and management of contributions by Sustainable Development Technology Canada.

From January 1 to March 31, 2024, the committee met 12 times. The committee held a briefing with the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner on the rules governing gifts, including vacations and travel, as set out in the Conflict of Interest Act and the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons. In addition, the committee began its study of the federal government's use of technological tools capable of extracting personal data from mobile devices and computers. The committee also began its study of the decision by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to not pursue a criminal investigation into the SNC-Lavalin affair.

Membership (as of March 31, 2024)

John Brassard (Chair), Hon. Mona Fortier (Vice-Chair), René Villemure (Vice-Chair), Parm Bains, Michael Barrett, Larry Brock, Pam Damoff, Matthew Green, Anthony Housefather, Iqra Khalid, Damien C. Kurek

Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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

2,543

0

0

2,543

Access to Information and Privacy System

1,183

0

723

0

0

1,905

Foreign Interference and Threats to the Integrity of Democratic Institutions, Intellectual Property and the Canadian State

2,877

144

1,421

0

0

4,443

Use of Social Media Platforms for Data Harvesting and Unethical or Illicit Sharing of Personal Information with Foreign Entities

5,041

1,724

788

0

0

7,553

Allegations Related to Governance and Management of Contributions by Sustainable Development Technologies Canada

0

0

337

0

0

337

Decision of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to Not Pursue a Criminal Investigation in Relation to the SNC-Lavalin Affairs

0

0

375

0

0

375

Federal Government´s Use of Technological Tools Capable of Extracting Personal Data from Mobile Devices and Computers

1,361

0

1,205

0

0

2,566

Total

10,462

1,868

7,392

0

0

19,723

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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)

46

13

24

9

0

79h27m

112

5

3

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SETH)

1

0

0

0

0

0h45m

0

0

0

Total

47

13

24

9

0

80h12m

112

5

3

Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food (AGRI)

Mandate

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

Summary of Committee Activity

From April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee held 15 meetings. The committee continued its study of the environmental contribution of agriculture. On April 18, the committee presented its eighth report, on global food insecurity, entitled Feeding the World: Strengthening Canada’s Capacity to Respond to Global Food Insecurity. During this period, the committee also commenced a study of animal biosecurity preparedness. In addition, it studied the closure of the Olymel processing plant in Vallée-Jonction. The committee completed its study of food price inflation and presented its 10th report, entitled Grocery Affordability: Examining Rising Food Costs in Canada, on June 13. The committee also studied the Main Estimates 2023–24 and reported them back to the House on May 31. On June 21, it completed its study of Bill C-280, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (deemed trust—perishable fruits and vegetables).

From September 1 to December 31, 2023, the committee held 18 meetings. The committee considered Bill C-280, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (deemed trust — perishable fruits and vegetables), and reported it to the House without amendment on September 20. The committee also considered Bill C-275, An Act to amend the Health of Animals Act (biosecurity on farms), and reported it to the House with amendments on October 18. In addition, the committee completed its study on the environmental contribution of agriculture and presented its 13th report, entitled Stewards of the Land: Examining Canadian Agriculture’s Environmental Contribution, on November 6. During this period, the committee studied the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023–24, and reported back to the House on December 7. The committee also continued and completed its study on animal biosecurity preparedness and presented its 15th report, entitled Protecting Against Animal Biosecurity Risks: The State of Canada’s Preparedness, on December 11. In addition, the committee undertook and completed a study on electronic logging device requirements and animal transport and presented its 16th report, entitled Striking a Balance: Electronic Logging Device Requirements Impacting Animal Transportation, on December 11. Finally, the committee undertook a study on efforts to stabilize food prices.

From January 1 to March 31, 2024, the committee held eight meetings. The committee continued its study of efforts to stabilize food prices. The committee also began its review of Bill C-355, An Act to prohibit the export by air of horses for slaughter and to make related amendments to certain Acts. During the period, the committee began a study of issues related to the horticultural sector.

Membership (as of March 31, 2024)

Kody Blois (Chair), John Barlow (Vice-Chair), Yves Perron (Vice-Chair), Ben Carr, Francis Drouin, Richard Lehoux, Tim Louis, Heath MacDonald, Alistair MacGregor, Lianne Rood, Warren Steinley, Leah Taylor Roy

Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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

1,006

0

0

1,006

Environmental Contribution of Agriculture

9,302

1,331

930

0

0

11,563

Food Price Inflation

305

1,168

53

0

0

1,526

Animal Biosecurity Preparedness

4,583

2,000

966

0

0

7,549

Closure of the Olymel Processing Plant in Vallée-Jonction

0

561

427

0

0

987

Main Estimates 2023–24: Vote 1 under Canadian Dairy Commission, Vote 1 under Canadian Grain Commission and Votes 1, 5 and 10 under Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food

0

0

246

0

0

246

Bill C-280, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (deemed trust—perishable fruits and vegetables)

1,470

451

470

0

0

2,392

Bill C-275, An Act to amend the Health of Animals Act (biosecurity on farms)

2,926

1,078

526

0

0

4,530

Electronic Logging Device Requirements and Animal Transport

2,880

897

657

0

0

4,434

Efforts to Stabilize Food Prices

5,825

974

1,006

0

0

7,805

Bill C-355, An Act to prohibit the export by air of horses for slaughter and to make related amendments to certain Acts

3,409

878

446

0

0

4,733

Issues Relating to the Horticultural Sector

6,092

564

304

0

0

6,960

Total

36,793

9,902

7,037

0

0

53,731

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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)

41

10

20

21

0

76h44m

180

70

9

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SAGR)

2

0

0

0

0

0h41m

0

0

0

Total

43

10

20

21

0

77h25m

180

70

9

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

From April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee held 16 meetings. The committee continued its study of safe sport in Canada and its study of the activities of Google in reaction to Bill C-18. The committee commenced its study of tech giants’ current and ongoing use of intimidation and subversion tactics to evade regulation in Canada and across the world. The committee held one meeting for its study of report two of the Auditor General of Canada—Connectivity in Rural and Remote Areas. It also held a briefing session with the Minister of Canadian Heritage on his mandate letter. Lastly, the committee studied the Main Estimates 2023–24 and reported them back to the House on May 31.

During the period from September 1 to December 31, 2023, the committee held 16 meetings. The committee continued its study of safe sport in Canada and its study of tech giants’ current and ongoing use of intimidation and subversion tactics to evade regulation in Canada and across the world. The committee also considered Bill S-202, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (Parliamentary Visual Artist Laureate), and reported it back to the House with amendments on November 3. Furthermore, the committee considered the Order in Council appointment of Jean-François Bélisle to the position of Director of the National Gallery of Canada, and the Order in Council appointment of Catherine Tait to the position of President of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The committee then held a briefing session with the Chairperson of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, a briefing session with the Minister of Canadian Heritage on her mandate, and a briefing session with the Minister of Sport and Physical Activity. Finally, the committee presented its eighth report on December 12, entitled Job Cuts Announced at CBC/Radio-Canada.

From January 1 to March 31, 2024, the committee resumed its study of safe sport in Canada and of tech giants’ current and ongoing use of intimidation and subversion tactics to evade regulation in Canada and across the world. The committee also undertook a study entitled National Forum on the Media.

Membership (as of March 31, 2024)

Hon. Hedy Fry (Chair), Kevin Waugh (Vice-Chair), Martin Champoux (Vice-Chair), Niki Ashton, Michael Coteau, Anju Dhillon, Anna Gainey, Jacques Gourde, Patricia Lattanzio, Philip Lawrence, Taleeb Noormohamed, Rachael Thomas

Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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

2,697

0

0

2,697

Safe sport in Canada

28,012

8,311

3,884

0

0

40,207

Bill S-202, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (Parliamentary Visual Artist Laureate)

0

0

284

0

0

284

Order in Council Appointment of Jean-François Bélisle to the position of Director of the National Gallery of Canada

0

0

209

0

0

209

Briefing by the Chairperson of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission

0

0

176

0

0

176

Order in Council Appointment of Catherine Tait to the Position of President of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

0

0

191

0

0

191

Tech Giants´ Current and Ongoing Use of Intimidation and Subversion Tactics to Evade Regulation in Canada and Across the World

0

996

700

0

0

1,696

Job Cuts Announced at CBC/Radio-Canada

0

0

233

0

0

233

National Forum on the Media

4,478

1,239

853

0

0

6,570

Harms Caused to Children, Women, and Men by the Ease of Access to, and Online Viewing of, Illegal Sexually Explicit Material

2,766

762

193

0

0

3,721

Cuts Announced by Bell Canada Enterprises

0

413

0

0

0

413

Total

35,256

11,722

9,419

0

0

56,397

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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)

40

6

25

18

0

78h57m

123

26

3

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SCHP)

2

0

0

0

0

2h19m

0

0

0

Total

42

6

25

18

0

81h16m

123

26

3

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, 2023. For two meetings, the committee continued hearing testimony for its study of the government’s response to the final report of the Special Committee on Afghanistan. The committee held one further meeting on its study of conditions faced by asylum-seekers before presenting its 16th report to the House on May 16. Regarding its study of Bill S-245, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (granting citizenship to certain Canadians), the committee requested, and was granted, the power to expand the scope of the bill. On June 12, the committee reported the bill to the House with amendments. Finally, the committee undertook a study of the exploitation scheme targeting certain international students and heard from 16 witnesses across two meetings, including the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and officials from the Canada Border Services Agency.

The committee met 17 times between September 1 and December 31, 2023. Following the resignation of Salma Zahid as Chair of the committee on September 25, the committee elected Sukh Dhaliwal as its new Chair on September 26. The committee began consideration of a draft report for its study of application backlogs and processing times and, after several meetings, presented its 18th report to the House on December 14. The committee also held a briefing on priorities and objectives for the Department of Citizenship and Immigration with the newly appointed Minister. Furthermore, the committee resumed two studies – one on the exploitation scheme targeting certain international students, and another on conditions faced by asylum-seekers – to receive updates from government officials. After hearing final testimony for its study of the government’s response to the final report of the Special Committee on Afghanistan, the committee decided to issue a letter to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship to convey its findings and recommendations. In addition, the committee began a study of closed work permits and temporary foreign workers and heard from several witnesses over five meetings. As the period drew to a close, the committee heard from the Minister and departmental officials on the subject matter of the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24.

From January 1 to March 31, 2024, the committee met six times. During this period, the committee held three briefings with the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and government officials: one on migrant trafficking and smuggling; one on international student policy; and one on the temporary immigration measures initiated in response to the ongoing conflicts in Sudan and Gaza. As part of its study of the government’s response to the final report of the Special Committee on Afghanistan, the committee began reviewing a draft letter addressed to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, outlining its conclusions and recommendations. In addition, the committee completed testimony and provided drafting instructions for a report as part of its study on closed work permits and temporary foreign workers.

Membership (as of March 31, 2024)

Sukh Dhaliwal (Chair), Brad Redekopp (Vice-Chair), Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Vice-Chair), Shafqat Ali, Paul Chiang, Fayçal El-Khoury, Arielle Kayabaga, Tom Kmiec, Jenny Kwan, Larry Maguire, Greg McLean, Salma Zahid

Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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

2,738

240

0

2,977

Bill S-245, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (granting citizenship to certain Canadians)

1,106

0

443

0

0

1,548

Exploitation Scheme Targeting Certain International Students

916

1,587

686

0

0

3,190

Application Backlogs and Processing Times

0

0

1,105

0

0

1,105

Government´s Response to the Final Report of the Special Committee on Afghanistan

0

140

746

0

0

886

Closed Work Permits and Temporary Foreign Workers

5,665

444

1,112

0

0

7,220

Subject Matter of the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24: Votes 1b, 5b and 10b under Department of Citizenship and Immigration

0

0

127

0

0

127

Briefing on Migrant Trafficking and Smuggling

0

0

171

0

0

171

Persons with Temporary Status and Undocumented individuals

842

0

295

0

0

1,137

Briefing on the Temporary Immigration Measures Initiated in Response to the Ongoing Conflicts in Sudan and Gaza

0

0

229

0

0

229

Briefing on Recent Changes to International Student Policy and Plans for Future Measures

0

0

171

0

0

171

Total

8,528

2,171

7,822

240

0

18,761

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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)

38

1

28

7

0

82h33m

116

27

5

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SCIM)

1

0

0

0

0

0h36m

0

0

0

Total

39

1

28

7

0

83h09m

116

27

5

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, 2023, the committee devoted three meetings to its study of the toxic leak of tailings ponds. The committee then resumed its study of clean technologies in Canada. The committee also completed its study of fossil fuel subsidies and presented its ninth report to the House on June 20.

From September 1 to December 31, 2023, the committee met 20 times. On September 21, Dan Mazier was elected Vice-Chair of the committee. In October and November, the committee held briefing sessions with the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development regarding his Spring and Fall 2023 reports. On October 30, the committee presented its 10th report, entitled Support for Clean Technologies in Canada to Reduce Domestic and International Greenhouse Gas Emissions. The committee also continued its study of the toxic leak of tailings ponds, hearing evidence from the Alberta Energy Regulator and Imperial Oil Ltd. Finally, the committee devoted 10 meetings to its study of freshwater.

From January 1 to March 31, 2024, the committee held nine meetings. The committee continued its study of freshwater, and, as the period drew to a close, the committee heard from the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and departmental officials on the subject matter of the Supplementary Estimates (C), 2023-24.

Membership (as of March 31, 2024)

Francis Scarpaleggia (Chair), Dan Mazier (Vice-Chair), Monique Pauzé (Vice-Chair), Shafqat Ali, Sophie Chatel, Laurel Collins, Gérard Deltell, Michael Kram, Branden Leslie, Lloyd Longfield, Leah Taylor Roy, Adam van Koeverden

Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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

2,921

0

0

2,921

Fossil Fuel Subsidies

0

0

693

0

0

693

Clean Technologies in Canada

0

0

1,107

0

0

1,107

Toxic Leak of Tailing Ponds

13,373

782

1,301

0

0

15,456

Freshwater

18,452

8,718

3,286

0

0

30,457

Briefing by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development

0

273

508

0

0

782

Total

31,825

9,773

9,816

0

0

51,414

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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)

45

5

26

22

0

87h18m

234

44

2

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SENV)

3

0

0

0

0

2h17m

0

0

0

Total

48

5

26

22

0

89h35m

234

44

2

Standing Committee on Finance (FINA)

Mandate

The mandate of the Standing Committee on Finance is to study and report on all matters relating to the mandate, management and operation of selected federal departments and agencies, including the Department of Finance and the Canada Revenue Agency, and to conduct pre-budget consultations.

Summary of Committee Activity

From April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee considered Bill C-47, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023, and reported it back to the House with amendments on May 31. The committee also studied the report of the Bank of Canada on monetary policy, hearing evidence from the Governor of the Bank of Canada and the Parliamentary Budget Officer. The committee continued its study of the current state of play on green finance, green investment, transition finance and transparency, standards and taxonomy, during which it held two additional meetings and heard from seven additional witnesses. Finally, the committee began a study on the impact of inflation and interest rates on mortgages in Canada, holding one meeting and hearing from the Department of Finance.

From September 1 to December 31, 2023, the committee continued its study of pre‑budget consultations in advance of the 2024 budget. The committee held 16 meetings related to this study, including 10 meetings held at locations across Canada (Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; Fredericton, New Brunswick; Halifax, Nova Scotia; St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador; Quebec City, Quebec; Toronto, Ontario; Winnipeg, Manitoba; Edmonton, Alberta; and Vancouver, British Columbia). During this study, the committee heard from 176 witnesses and received 858 briefs. From mid-October to mid-November, the committee held five informal meetings on its study of the current state of fiscal federalism in Canada and met with various government officials. The committee also commenced its study of policy decisions and market forces that have led to increases in the cost of buying or renting a home in Canada, holding seven meetings and hearing from 41 witnesses. Furthermore, the committee met with the Governor of the Bank of Canada on the report of the Bank of Canada on monetary policy. The committee then considered Bill C‑56, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act and the Competition Act, and reported it back the House with amendments on November 30.

From January 1 to March 31, 2024, the committee resumed its study on the pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2024 Budget and presented its 16th report, entitled Shaping our Economic Future: Canadian Priorities. The committee then commenced its study on the statutory review of the proceeds of crime and terrorist financing act. The committee also met with the Governor of the Bank of Canada on the report of the Bank of Canada on monetary policy. The committee continued with its study on policy decisions and market forces that have led to increases in the cost of buying or renting a home in Canada and heard from more witnesses, including the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities. The committee then held one meeting on its study on non-prime lending and the criminal interest rate. Furthermore, the committee considered Bill C‑59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023. The committee considered the Main Estimates, 2024‑25, on March 21. Lastly, during the studies of the Main Estimates and Bill C-59, the committee heard from the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance.

Membership (as of March 31, 2024)

Peter Fonseca (Chair), Jasraj Singh Hallan (Vice-Chair), Gabriel Ste-Marie (Vice-Chair), Yvan Baker, Rachel Bendayan, Daniel Blaikie, Adam Chambers, Julie Dzerowicz, Philip Lawrence, Marty Morantz, Joanne Thompson, Patrick Weiler

Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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

7,022

0

0

7,022

Current state of play on green finance, green investment, transition finance and transparency, standards and taxonomy

0

344

215

0

0

559

Subject matter of Bill C-47, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023

0

179

1,121

0

0

1,299

Bill C-47, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023

1,070

1,136

1,121

0

0

3,327

Inflation in the Current Canadian Economy

0

7

0

0

0

7

Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2024 Budget

15,954

1,924

1,163

0

0

19,041

Bill C-56, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act and the Competition Act

0

341

916

0

0

1,257

Policy Decisions and Market Forces that have led to Increases in the Cost of Buying or Renting a Home in Canada

3,611

925

1,619

0

0

6,155

Non-prime Lending and the Criminal Interest Rate

0

420

239

0

0

659

Subject matter of Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023

0

0

189

0

0

189

Total

20,635

5,275

13,604

0

0

39,514

Travel Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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 ($)

Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2024 Budget — Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; Fredericton, New Brunswick; Halifax, Nova Scotia; and St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador — October 9 to 13, 2023

11

9

34,891

10,305

7,121

0

6,772

57,323

116,412

Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2024 Budget — Quebec, Quebec; Toronto, Ontario, Winnipeg, Manitoba; Edmonton, Alberta; and Vancouver, British Columbia — November 12 to 17, 2023

16

9

46,034

15,751

10,694

0

5,850

69,734

148,063

Total

27

18

80,925

26,056

17,815

0

12,622

127,057

264,475

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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)

51

21

19

22

0

180h19m

641

1,749

6

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFIN)

0

0

0

0

0

0h0m

0

0

0

Total

51

21

19

22

0

180h19m

641

1,749

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

From April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee held 15 meetings. Five of these were dedicated to its study of ecosystem impacts and management of pinniped populations. On April 18, the committee presented its 10th report, Protection and Coexistence of the North Atlantic Right Whale in Canada. The committee also commenced two new studies, including one on foreign ownership and corporate concentration of fishing licenses and quota and another on the allocation of resources to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. Lastly, on June 5, the committee heard from officials during a briefing on the measures taken by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in response to recommendations contained in Report 21 of the 42nd Parliament, entitled West Coast Fisheries: Sharing Risks and Benefits.

From September 1 to December 31, 2023, the committee held 18 meetings. Six of these were dedicated to its study of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. On October 26, the committee heard from the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, and departmental officials, regarding the Minister’s mandate letter and matters related to her department. During the period, the committee also presented three reports: on November 29, its 11th report, entitled Restoring Full Accountability for Resources and Governance of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission; and on December 13, its 12th and 13th reports entitled Ecosystem Impacts and Management of Pinniped Populations and Foreign Ownership and Corporate Concentration of Fishing Licenses and Quota. Lastly, on December 5, the committee heard from departmental officials on the study of the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24.

From January 1 to March 31, 2024, the committee held 10 meetings. The committee heard from officials from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans several times on multiple studies: illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing; plans to prevent violence during the 2024 elver fishing season; and the scales used by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to set redfish quotas. The committee also held a briefing with the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development and departmental officials, on his report entitled Fall 2023 Report 9 - Monitoring Marine Fisheries Catch - Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Furthermore, on February 8, an urgent meeting pursuant to Standing Order 106(4) was held on the subject of concerns surrounding the elver fishery in Nova Scotia. Finally, the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard appeared with officials on the Subject Matter of the Supplementary Estimates (C), 2023‑24.

Membership (as of March 31, 2024)

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, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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

345

0

0

345

Ecosystem Impacts and Management of Pinniped Populations

27,466

3,176

1,837

0

0

32,479

Foreign Ownership and Corporation Concentration of Fishing Licenses and Quota

27,420

1,715

1,620

0

0

30,756

Briefing on Report 21 of the 42nd Parliament Entitled "West Coast Fisheries: Sharing Risks and Benefits"

0

0

238

0

0

238

Allocation of Resources to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission

1,481

312

558

0

0

2,351

Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing

8,917

1,239

1,521

0

0

11,676

Population Sustainability of Yukon Salmon Stocks

0

1,474

152

0

0

1,626

Briefing by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development - Fall 2023 Report 9 - Monitoring Marine Fisheries Catch - Fisheries and Oceans Canada

0

140

152

0

0

292

Scales Used by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to Set Redfish Quotas

0

453

305

0

0

758

Plans to prevent violence during the 2024 elver fishing season

0

288

328

0

0

616

Subject Matter of Supplementary Estimates (C), 2023-24: Votes 1c, 5c and 10c under Department of Fisheries and Oceans

0

0

228

0

0

228

Total

65,285

8,797

7,283

0

0

81,365

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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)

43

1

30

23

0

79h55m

165

21

4

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFOP)

0

0

0

0

0

0h0m

0

0

0

Total

43

1

30

23

0

79h55m

165

21

4

Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development (FAAE)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development studies matters related to international affairs, including Canada’s foreign policy and development assistance. The government department under the committee’s scrutiny is the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development.

Summary of Committee Activity

The committee met 15 times from April 1 to August 31, 2023. It completed its study of Bill C-281, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law), the Broadcasting Act and the Prohibiting Cluster Munitions Act, and reported the bill back to the House with amendments on May 4. The committee also continued its study of the situation at the Russia-Ukraine border and implications for peace and security and met with Egidijus Meilūnas, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania. It also studied the Main Estimates 2023–24. The committee held a briefing with International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan on May 4. The committee then studied Bill S-8, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, to make consequential amendments to other Acts and to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, and reported it back to the House with amendments on May 31. The committee commenced its study of the destabilizing impacts of the Wagner Group and its study of Canada’s sanctions regime. Lastly, on June 16, the Chair presented the committee’s report on sexual and reproductive health and rights of women globally. The committee then held a press conference on the topic.

The Subcommittee on International Human Rights (SDIR) held six meetings from April 1 to August 31, 2023. The subcommittee continued its study of the Chinese government’s residential boarding schools and preschools in the Tibet autonomous regions and all Tibetan autonomous prefectures and counties and presented its report to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development on June 13. The subcommittee then met as part of its study of the current human rights situation in Nigeria and its study of rights and freedoms of women globally and of women in Afghanistan, Iran and Saudi Arabia. The subcommittee also held an event on June 9 to recognize international human rights champions. Lastly, the subcommittee commenced its study of the situation of the Hazaras in Afghanistan.

During the period of September 1 to December 31, 2023, the committee held 18 meetings. On September 25, Michael D. Chong was elected Vice-Chair of the committee. The committee continued its study of Canada’s sanctions regime, the study of the situation at the Russia-Ukraine border and implications for peace and security, as well as its study of security at the borders between Azerbaijan and Armenia. On October 16, the committee, together with the Subcommittee on International Human Rights, the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights and the Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights, hosted an informal meeting with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. On November 29, the committee also commenced a study of Canada’s diplomatic capacity. Finally, during this period, the committee held one meeting to consider the subject matter of Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24, as well as two briefings with officials from the Department of Citizenship and Immigration and the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development on the situation in Israel and Gaza.

The Subcommittee on International Human Rights (SDIR) held nine meetings from September 1 to December 31, 2023. On September 26, Fayçal El-Khoury was elected Chair of the Subcommittee, and Garnett Genuis was elected to the position of Vice-Chair. The subcommittee then continued its study of the situation of the Hazaras in Afghanistan and held two meetings on this topic. In addition, the subcommittee held two informal meetings: the first with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on October 16, and the second with Vice-Chair of the United Nations Working Group on Business and Human Rights Robert McCorquodale on October 24. The subcommittee then initiated a study of the unlawful transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia and devoted three meetings to this study. The subcommittee also completed its study of the rights and freedoms of women globally and of women in Afghanistan, Iran and Saudi Arabia, presenting its report to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development on November 8. Furthermore, on December 4, the subcommittee presented a report to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development regarding the current human rights situation in Iran. Finally, the subcommittee commenced its study of international disability-inclusive education and allotted four meetings to this topic.

From January 1 to March 31, 2024, the committee held nine meetings. The committee completed its study of Canada’s sanctions regime and presented its 23rd report to the House on January 31, entitled Canada’s Sections Regime: Transparency, Accountability and Effectiveness. The committee also continued its study of Canada’s diplomatic capacity, during which it heard testimony from a total of 27 witnesses, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs. During this period, the committee received briefings on the diplomatic relations between India and Canada, the situation in Israel and Gaza, the war in Ukraine, and the current situation in Haiti. Furthermore, the committee held one additional meeting in relation to its study of security at the borders between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

From January 1 to March 31, 2024, the subcommittee held five meetings. The subcommittee continued its study of the situation of the Hazaras in Afghanistan, as well as the study of international disability-inclusive education, presenting its report on the latter to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development on February 27. In addition, it dedicated two meetings to the detention of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong and issued a news release following the completion of the study.

Membership of FAAE (as of March 31, 2024)

Ali Ehsassi (Chair), Hon. Michael D. Chong (Vice-Chair), Stéphane Bergeron (Vice-Chair), Ziad Aboultaif, Hon. Omar Alghabra, Sophie Chatel, Dave Epp, Hon. Hedy Fry, Randy Hoback, Heather McPherson, Hon. Robert Oliphant, Sameer Zuberi

Membership SDIR (as of March 31, 2024)

Fayçal El-Khoury (Chair), Hon. Mike Lake (Vice-Chair), Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Vice-Chair), Pam Damoff, Ali Ehsassi, Gord Johns, Shuvaloy Majumdar, Anita Vandenbeld

Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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

208

0

728

0

0

936

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Women Globally

190

87

0

0

0

277

Bill C-281, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law), the Broadcasting Act and the Prohibiting Cluster Munitions Act

0

7

1,031

0

0

1,038

Main Estimates 2023–24

0

0

501

0

0

501

Bill S-8, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, to make consequential amendments to other Acts and to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations

358

140

695

0

0

1,193

Canada´s Sanctions Regime

10,478

1,353

2,196

0

0

14,027

Situation at the Russia-Ukraine Border and Implications for Peace and Security

3,091

1,559

1,407

0

0

6,058

Security at the Borders Between Azerbaijan and Armenia

1,601

561

482

0

0

2,645

Briefing on the Situation in Israel and Gaza

0

0

603

0

0

603

Canada´s Diplomatic Capacity

12,837

1,053

1,101

0

0

14,991

Briefing on Diplomatic Relations Between India and Canada

0

0

380

0

0

380

Briefing on the war in Ukraine

0

0

243

0

0

243

SDIR—Operational Budget

870

0

0

0

0

870

SDIR—Rights and Freedoms of Women

0

0

134

0

0

134

SDIR—Recognition of International Human Rights Champions

0

0

125

0

0

125

SDIR—Chinese Government´s Residential Boarding Schools and Preschools in the Tibet Autonomous Regions and all Tibetan Autonomous Prefectures and Countries

3,418

105

268

0

0

3,791

SDIR—Current Human Rights Situation in Nigeria

0

254

134

0

0

389

SDIR—Situation of the Hazaras in Afghanistan

2,511

877

967

0

0

4,355

SDIR—International Disability-Inclusive Education

4,453

4,231

561

0

0

9,245

SDIR— Unlawful Transfer of Ukrainian Children to Russia

0

0

674

0

0

674

SDIR— Detention of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong

20,801

2,458

286

0

0

23,545

Total

60,817

12,686

12,517

0

0

86,019

Travel Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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 ($)

Situation at the Russia-Ukraine Border and Implications for Peace and Security — Brussels, Belgium; Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; Warsaw, Poland — February 18 to March 2, 2023

7

3

20

0

17

0

0

0

37

Total

7

3

20

0

17

0

0

0

37

Note:      Adjustment paid in Fiscal Year 2023–24.

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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)

42

8

27

21

0

75h54m

175

30

11

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFAA)

1

0

0

0

0

0h26m

0

0

0

Subcommittee on International Human Rights (SDIR)

20

5

10

14

0

34h03m

77

8

0

Total

63

13

37

35

0

110h23m

252

38

11

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

From April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee continued its study of federal government consulting contracts awarded to McKinsey & Company, hearing evidence from the deputy ministers or equivalents of 16 departments, agencies, and Crown corporations to discuss the documents provided to the committee. The committee commenced consideration of Bill C-290, An Act to amend the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act. The committee also studied the Main Estimates 2023–24, the Supplementary Estimates (A), 2023–24, as well as the nomination of Harriet Solloway to the position of Public Sector Integrity Commissioner.

From September 1 to December 31, 2023, the committee continued its study of the ArriveCAN application, holding seven meetings on this topic. The committee also held one meeting on the study of the replacement of the CP-140 Aurora by the Boeing P‑8 Poseidon, and it held one meeting on the topic of the changeover of the Public Service Health Care Plan from Sun Life to Canada Life. On October 4, the committee presented its 11th report on the study of travel expenditures related to the Office of the Governor General’s Secretary since 2014. Lastly, the committee considered the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24, on November 28 and 30, presenting its 12th report on December 1.

From January 1 to March 31, 2024, the committee continued its study of the ArriveCAN application, holding 10 meetings on this topic. The committee met twice to study the Main Estimates, 2024-25, and it held one meeting on the changeover of the Public Service Health Care Plan from Sun Life to Canada Life. Lastly, the committee considered the Supplementary Estimates (C), 2023-24, on March 18, reporting the same back to the House later that day.

Membership (as of March 31, 2024)

Kelly McCauley (Chair), Majid Jowhari (Vice-Chair), Julie Vignola (Vice-Chair), Jenica Atwin, Taylor Bachrach, Parm Bains, Kelly Block, Garnett Genuis, Stephanie Kusie, Irek Kusmierczyk, Charles Sousa

Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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

2,517

0

0

2,517

Federal Government Consulting Contracts Awarded to McKinsey & Company

0

1,114

191

0

0

1,305

Bill C-290, An Act to amend the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act

527

280

1,068

0

0

1,876

Main Estimates 2023–24

0

543

182

0

0

725

Subject Matter of Main Estimates 2023–24

0

0

265

0

0

265

Supplementary Estimates (A), 2023–24

0

0

269

0

0

269

Certificate of Nomination of Harriet Solloway to the Position of Public Sector Integrity Commissioner

0

0

223

0

0

223

ArriveCAN Application

461

295

2,951

0

0

3,707

Replacement of the CP-140 Aurora by the Boeing P-8 Poseidon

0

0

105

0

0

105

Federal Procurement and the Domestic Personal Protective Equipment Industry

0

280

0

0

0

280

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24

0

0

274

0

0

274

Changeover of the Public Service Health Care Plan from Sun Life to Canada Life

0

328

315

0

0

643

Supplementary Estimates (C), 2023-24

0

0

195

0

0

195

Main Estimates 2024-25

0

0

206

0

0

206

Total

988

2,840

8,761

0

0

12,589

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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)

55

45

8

14

0

124h48m

169

19

11

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SOGG)

1

0

0

0

0

0h57m

0

0

0

Total

56

45

8

14

0

125h45m

169

19

11

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, 2023, the committee held 15 meetings. It continued its study of Bill C-252, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (prohibition of food and beverage marketing directed at children), reporting the bill back to the House with amendments on April 26. The committee then began its study of Bill C-293, An Act respecting pandemic prevention and preparedness, and held one meeting to receive testimony from the sponsor of the bill. In addition, the committee conducted a study of oversight of medical devices (breast implants), devoting four meetings to this topic and hearing from 11 witnesses during the reporting period. The committee also initiated a study of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board and held two meetings on this topic to receive testimony from seven witnesses. Furthermore, the committee continued its study of children’s health and considered a draft report over the course of five meetings. Finally, on June 20, the committee studied Bill C-284, An Act to establish a national strategy for eye care, reporting the bill back to the House with amendments on June 21.

From September 1 to December 31, 2023, the committee held 20 meetings. During this period, the committee continued its study on children’s health and its study on the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board. On September 27, it held a briefing on natural health product regulations. The committee also continued considering Bill C-293, An Act respecting pandemic prevention and preparedness. On November 30, it presented its 16th report, entitled Strengthening the Oversight of Breast Implants. Finally, the committee undertook a study on women’s health, a study on the opioid epidemic and toxic drug crisis in Canada and a study on the government’s advanced purchase agreement for vaccines with Medicago.

From January 1 to March 31, 2024, the committee held 12 meetings. During this period, the committee continued its study of the opioid epidemic and toxic drug crisis in Canada, as well as its study of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board and women’s health. In addition, pursuant to the Order of Reference from the House of February 13, the committee held a meeting on the subject matter of Bill C-62, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying), No. 2. Lastly, the committee undertook to study the subject matter of the Supplementary Estimates (C), 2023-24.

Membership (as of March 31, 2024)

Sean Casey (Chair), Stephen Ellis (Vice-Chair), Luc Thériault (Vice-Chair), Don Davies, Todd Doherty, Laila Goodridge, Brendan Hanley, Majid Jowhari, Robert Kitchen, Yasir Naqvi, Marcus Powlowski, Sonia Sidhu

Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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

2,742

0

3,282

0

0

6,024

Oversight of Medical Devices (Breast Implants)

4,602

586

934

0

0

6,122

Patented Medicine Prices Review Board

696

945

1,279

0

0

2,920

Children´s Health

0

0

437

0

0

437

Bill C-293, An Act respecting pandemic prevention and preparedness

594

285

653

0

0

1,531

Briefing on Natural Health Product Regulations

0

0

241

0

0

241

Department of Health´s Regulatory Changes for Natural Health Products

1,246

140

253

0

0

1,639

Government´s Advanced Purchase Agreement for Vaccines with Medicago

1,650

0

466

0

0

2,115

Women´s Health

2,494

1,574

1,259

0

0

5,327

Briefing by the Minister of Health and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions on their Mandate Letters

0

0

300

0

0

300

Meeting Requested Pursuant to Standing Order 106(4) to Discuss a Request to Undertake a Study of a Public Health Agency of Canada Contract

0

0

229

0

0

229

Opioid Epidemic and Toxic Drug Crisis in Canada

1,721

1,027

582

0

0

3,329

Subject Matter of Supplementary Estimates (C), 2023-24

0

0

295

0

0

295

Total

15,744

4,557

10,209

0

0

30,510

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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)

47

16

14

17

0

95h51m

146

139

5

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SHES)

1

0

0

0

0

1h53m

0

0

0

Total

48

16

14

17

0

97h44m

146

139

5

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

Mandate

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

Summary of Committee Activity

From April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee held 14 meetings. It continued and concluded its study of Bill C-35, An Act respecting early learning and child care in Canada, during which it heard from 65 witnesses and received 62 briefs. It reported its recommendations to the House in its ninth report. The committee then commenced a study of the financialization of housing, considered the Main Estimates 2023–24, and reviewed the subject matter of the Supplementary Estimates (C), 2022–23. The committee selected the recipient of the 2023 Centennial Flame Research Award and held a briefing on accessible transportation for persons with a disability. Lastly, on June 12, the committee’s 11th report, on the National Housing Strategy, was presented to the House.

From September 1 to December 31, 2023, the committee held 20 meetings. It concluded its study on the financialization of housing, during which it heard from 21 witnesses and received 41 briefs, presenting its 12th report to the House on October 26. The committee also conducted a study on the housing crisis in Canada and presented its 13th report on October 27. The committee then initiated studies on Bill C-318, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (adoptive and intended parents), the Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy Program, the implications of artificial intelligence technologies for the Canadian labour force, and intergenerational volunteerism. The committee received briefings from the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and the Office of Infrastructure of Canada. Lastly, the committee held one meeting to consider the subject matter of Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24.

From January 1 to March 31, 2024, the committee held 10 meetings. The committee continued its study of Bill C-318, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (adoptive and intended parents), and presented its 14th report, with amendments, on February 7. Four meetings were dedicated to the study of Bill C‑319, An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act (amount of full pension). On March 19, the committee reported Bill C-319 to the House without amendment. Moreover, the committee held meetings to consider the subject matter of the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24, and continued its study on intergenerational volunteerism. Lastly, the committee heard from representatives of Air Canada during a briefing on services offered to travelers with disabilities.

Membership (as of March 31, 2024)

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

Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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

140

2,377

0

0

2,517

Bill C-35, An Act respecting early learning and child care in Canada

0

424

992

0

0

1,416

Financialization of Housing

1,254

1,649

1,748

0

0

4,651

Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy Program

4,312

2,287

1,406

0

0

8,006

Implications of Artificial Intelligence Technologies for the Canadian Labor Force

32

1,977

1,057

0

0

3,066

Bill C-318, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (adoptive and intended parents)

2,061

378

642

0

0

3,081

Intergenerational Volunteerism

0

1,044

555

0

0

1,599

Bill C-319, An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act (amount of full pension)

5,261

715

812

0

0

6,788

Briefing with Air Canada on services offered to travellers with disabilities

0

560

208

0

0

769

Total

12,920

9,174

9,799

0

0

31,893

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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)

44

11

24

24

0

83h09m

197

134

7

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SHUM)

1

0

0

0

0

1h11m

0

0

0

Total

45

11

24

24

0

84h20m

197

134

7

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

From April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee held 15 meetings. Members continued their study of improving graduation rates and successful outcomes for Indigenous students, holding two meetings and hearing from seven witnesses. The committee then studied Bill C-45, An Act to amend the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, to make consequential amendments to other Acts, and to make a clarification relating to another Act, devoting three meetings to the bill and hearing from 18 witnesses before reporting it back to the House with amendments on May 12. The committee also initiated a study of restitution of land to First Nations, Inuit, and Metis communities and held four meetings on this topic to receive testimony from 16 witnesses. In addition, members held two meetings and received nine witnesses regarding the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer’s report on research and comparative analysis on the estimates of the Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and the Department of Indigenous Services. The committee then resumed its study of Indigenous languages and presented its ninth report to the House on June 16, entitled Reclaiming, Revitalizing, Maintaining and Strengthening Indigenous Languages in Canada. Furthermore, on June 19, the committee studied Bill C-51, An Act to give effect to the self-government treaty recognizing the Whitecap Dakota Nation / Wapaha Ska Dakota Oyate and to make consequential amendments to other Acts. Finally, the committee completed its study of Arctic sovereignty, security and emergency preparedness of Indigenous peoples, presenting its 10th report to the House on June 21.

During the period of September 1 to December 31, 2023, the committee held 20 meetings. On September 26, the committee elected John Aldag as its new Chair. On September 27, the committee presented its 11th report, entitled Food Security in Northern and Isolated Communities: Ensuring Equitable Access for Adequate and Healthy Food for All. The committee also continued its study of the restitution of lands to First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Furthermore, the committee commenced consideration of Bill C-53, An act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan, to give effect to treaties with those governments and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.

From January 1 to March 31, 2024, the committee held eight meetings. The committee completed its study of Bill C-53, the Recognition of Certain Métis Governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan and Métis Self-Government Act, and reported it to the House with amendments. The committee then undertook three studies: the 50th Annual Report of the Office of the Correctional Investigator of Canada, the opinion by the Supreme Court of Canada on February 9, 2024, regarding An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families (C-92), and the Supplementary Estimates (C), 2023‑24.

Membership (as of March 31, 2024)

John Aldag (Chair), Jamie Schmale (Vice-Chair), Sébastien Lemire (Vice-Chair), Jaime Battiste, Ben Carr, Anna Gainey, Lori Idlout, Michael V. McLeod, Eric Melillo, Marcus Powlowski, Martin Shields, Bob Zimmer

Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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

140

1,561

0

0

1,701

Arctic Sovereignty, Security and Emergency Preparedness of Indigenous Peoples

0

0

201

0

0

201

Indigenous Languages Study

0

140

555

0

0

695

Improving Graduation Rates and Successful Outcomes for Indigenous Students

4,004

0

390

0

0

4,395

Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer´s Report on the Research and Comparative Analysis on the Estimates of the Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and the Department of Indigenous Services

201

0

415

0

0

616

Subject Matter of Bill C-45, An Act to amend the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, to make consequential amendments to other Acts, and to make a clarification relating to another Act

0

277

262

0

0

539

Restitution of Land to First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Communities

3,075

2,598

730

0

0

6,403

Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan, to give effect to treaties with those governments and to make consequential amendments to other Acts

22,808

1,927

2,058

0

0

26,793

Total

30,088

5,081

6,172

0

0

41,342

Travel Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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 ($)

Arctic Sovereignty, Security and Emergency Preparedness of Indigenous Peoples — Cambridge Bay, Nunavut; Kugluktuk, Nunavut; and Yellowknife, Northwest Territories — March 12 to 18, 2023

5

7

0

0

0

0

(2)

0

(2)

Total

5

7

0

0

0

0

(2)

0

(2)

Note:      Credit received in Fiscal Year 2023–24.

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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)

43

29

5

18

0

72h24m

187

303

6

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SINA)

1

0

0

0

0

1h06m

0

0

0

Total

44

29

5

18

0

73h30m

187

303

6

Standing Committee on Industry and Technology (INDU)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Industry and Technology studies and reports on legislation, the activities and spending of Industry Canada and its portfolio members, and other issues related to industry and technology capability; scientific research and development; telecommunications policy; investment, trade, small business and tourism; and rules and services that support the effective operation of the marketplace.

Summary of Committee Activity

During the period of April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee held 18 meetings, including the consideration of two government bills: Bill C-42, An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts, which was reported to the House with amendments on June 5; and Bill C‑34, An Act to amend the Investment Canada Act, for which it started clause-by-clause consideration. The committee presented two reports to the House on June 14: its 14th report, concerning domestic manufacturing capacity for a COVID-19 vaccine, and its 15th report, concerning blockchain technology. The committee also held one in camera meeting to view documents related to contracts for the development of Volkswagen’s new battery plant in Ontario. Furthermore, the committee continued its study of the development and support of the electronics, metals and plastics recycling industry and heard from 14 witnesses.

During the period of September 1 to December 31, 2023, the committee completed its clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-34, An Act to amend the Investment Canada Act, and reported it back to the House with amendments. The committee also heard from 74 witnesses on Bill C-27, An Act to enact the Consumer Privacy Protection Act, the Personal Information and Data Protection Tribunal Act and the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts. Furthermore, the committee held five meetings and heard from 10 witnesses in relation to its study of the recent investigation and reports on Sustainable Development Technology Canada.

From January 1 to March 31, 2024, the committee largely focused on the continuation of the study of Bill C-27, An Act to enact the Consumer Privacy Protection Act, the Personal Information and Data Protection Tribunal Act and the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts. In addition to the six meetings held on this bill, the committee also heard testimony on the accessibility and affordability of wireless and broadband services in Canada. In connection with the study of the use of foreign workers at the EV battery manufacturing facility in Windsor, Ontario, the committee also viewed confidential documents and held a meeting thereon which had been requested in the previous period.

Membership (as of March 31, 2024)

Joël Lightbound (Chair), Rick Perkins (Vice-Chair), Jean-Denis Garon (Vice-Chair), Iqwinder Gaheer, Bernard Généreux, Viviane Lapointe, Brian Masse, Francesco Sorbara, Ryan Turnbull, Tony Van Bynen, Brad Vis, Ryan Williams

Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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

3,000

0

0

3,000

Development and Support of the Electronics, Metals and Plastics Recycling Industry

324

1,338

618

0

0

2,280

Bill C-34, An Act to amend the Investment Canada Act

2,190

795

2,197

0

0

5,181

Bill C-27, An Act to enact the Consumer Privacy Protection Act, the Personal Information and Data Protection Tribunal Act and the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts

15,951

4,357

4,568

0

0

24,876

Recent Investigation and Reports on Sustainable Development Technology Canada

3,490

505

947

0

0

4,942

Use of Foreign Workers at the EV Battery manufacturing facility in Windsor, Ontario

0

140

425

0

0

566

Accessibility and Affordability of Wireless and Broadband Services in Canada

0

708

950

0

0

1,658

Total

21,955

7,843

12,705

0

0

42,503

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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)

50

1

44

24

0

96h56m

210

117

4

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SIND)

4

0

0

0

0

3h46m

0

0

0

Total

54

1

44

24

0

100h42m

210

117

4

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, 2023, the committee held 16 meetings. The committee completed clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-282, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management), and reported the bill to the House without amendment on April 26. The committee’s ninth report, on potential trade impacts of the United States Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 on certain firms and workers in Canada, was presented to the House on May 10. Among other subjects, the committee studied non-tariff barriers in Canada’s existing and potential international trade agreements, hearing from 34 witnesses over six meetings. Finally, seven members of the committee travelled to Washington, D.C., in May for meetings with stakeholders and members of the United States House of Representatives. This visit was part of the committee’s study of potential trade impacts of the United States Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 on certain firms and workers in Canada. After members returned from Washington, the committee initiated a study of impacts of the Underused Housing Tax on Canadian border communities.

During the period from September 1 to December 31, 2023, the committee held 16 meetings. Notably, the committee studied Bill C-57, An Act to implement the 2023 Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Ukraine, and heard from the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, as well as 17 witnesses over four meetings, completing clause-by-clause consideration of the Bill on November 28. The bill was reported back to the House with amendments on November 29. Additionally, four substantive reports were presented during the period: the 10th report on September 18, the 11th and 12th reports on November 20, and the 14th report on December 13. Furthermore, the committee hosted a delegation from the New York State Assembly at an informal meeting on October 25. Finally, the committee heard from witnesses on two studies, entitled Canada’s Proposed Biocides Regulation: Trade Impacts for Certain Canadian Sectors and The 2023 Strike at the Port of Vancouver: Selected Impacts, Responses and Port-related Innovation.

From January 1 to March 31, 2024, the committee held 10 meetings. During this period, the committee undertook a study on Canadian businesses in supply chains and global markets, hearing from 29 witnesses. Additionally, the committee held three meetings to study free trade negotiations between Canada and Ecuador, and it met twice to examine the Canadian Border Services Agency’s Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system.

Membership (as of March 31, 2024)

Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Chair), Kyle Seeback (Vice-Chair), Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay (Vice-Chair), Chandra Arya, Tony Baldinelli, Richard Cannings, Hon. Mona Fortier, Matt Jeneroux, Richard Martel, Wilson Miao, Terry Sheehan, Maninder Sidhu

Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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

1,218

253

0

1,471

Potential Trade Impacts of the United States Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 on Certain Firms and Workers in Canada

0

0

69

0

0

69

Bill C-282, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management)

3,587

0

69

0

0

3,656

Non-Tariff Barriers in Canada’s Existing and Potential International Trade Agreements

5,992

1,778

939

0

0

8,708

U.S. Countervailing and Antidumping Duties on Canadian Exports of Certain Softwood Lumber Products

0

482

830

0

0

1,312

Impacts of the Underused Housing Tax on Canadian border communities

1,734

472

679

0

0

2,885

Canada´s Proposed Biocides Regulation: Trade Impacts for Certain Canadian Sectors

653

50

503

0

0

1,205

The 2023 Strike at the Port of Vancouver: Selected Impacts, Responses and Port-related Innovation

0

1,024

873

0

0

1,897

Bill C-57, An Act to implement the 2023 Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Ukraine

1,673

41

494

0

0

2,208

Subject matter of Bill C-57, An Act to implement the 2023 Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Ukraine

0

1,074

731

0

0

1,805

Canadian Businesses in supply chains and global markets

3,884

716

367

0

0

4,967

Free Trade Negotiations Between Canada and Ecuador

4,064

611

470

0

0

5,146

The CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management system (CARM)

1,744

140

384

0

0

2,267

Total

23,331

6,387

7,626

253

0

37,597

Travel Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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 ($)

Potential Trade Impacts of the United States Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 on Certain Firms and Workers in Canada — Washington, D.C., United States of America — May 23 to 25, 2023

7

4

17,706

10,010

4,410

0

212

2,336

34,673

Total

7

4

17,706

10,010

4,410

0

212

2,336

34,673

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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)

42

3

31

24

0

68h44m

182

33

7

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SCII)

1

0

0

0

0

0h18m

0

0

0

Total

43

3

31

24

0

69h02m

182

33

7

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, 2023, the committee studied Bill C-41, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, held five meetings, heard from 14 witnesses and reported the bill back with amendments. The committee continued its study of extradition law reform over the course of three meetings and presented a report to the House. The committee also studied Bill C-295, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (neglect of vulnerable adults) and reported it back with amendments. Additionally, the committee studied Bill S-224, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in persons), held four meetings, heard from 10 witnesses and reported the bill back with amendments. Lastly, the committee held one meeting to study the subject matter of the Main Estimates 2023–24, and during another meeting, it agreed to present a report to the House on the Taliban regime and human rights.

From September 1 to December 31, 2023, the committee completed a study on measures to protect Canadians and presented its report to the House on December 6. The committee also began considering Bill S-12, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Sex Offender Information Registration Act and the International Transfer of Offenders Act. The committee heard from four witnesses and reported the bill back to the House with amendments on October 23. In addition, the committee devoted three meetings to Bill C-321, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (assaults against health care professionals and first responders), and heard from nine witnesses. On December 6, it reported the bill back to the House with amendments. The committee also took up Bill C-40, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, to make consequential amendments to other Acts and to repeal a regulation (miscarriages of justice reviews), and has held eight meetings to date, hearing from 23 witnesses. Lastly, the committee considered the appointment of the Honourable Mary T. Moreau to the Supreme Court of Canada at its November 2 meeting.

From January 1 to March 31, 2024, the committee met nine times. The committee completed the study of Bill C-40, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, to make consequential amendments to other Acts and to repeal a regulation (miscarriages of justice reviews) and reported it to the House with amendments on February 7. The committee undertook to study the proposals for the 2023 Corrective Act over two meetings and reported it to the House on February 12. It also studied the issue of hate and violence directed toward the 2SLGBTQI+ community at its February 8 meeting, presenting a report to the House on February 12. In addition, the committee studied the subject matter of the Supplementary Estimates (C), 2023-24, at its meeting of March 21. Lastly, the committee heard from 14 witnesses during its study of Bill C-332, an Act to amend the Criminal Code (controlling or coercive conduct) and reported the bill to the House, with amendments, on March 22.

Membership (as of March 31, 2024)

Lena Metlege Diab (Chair), Hon. Rob Moore (Vice-Chair), Rhéal Éloi Fortin (Vice-Chair), Élisabeth Brière, Frank Caputo, Anju Dhillon, Randall Garrison, Marilyn Gladu, Anthony Housefather, James Maloney, Hon. Marco Mendicino, Tako Van Popta

Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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

2,211

0

0

2,211

Extradition Law Reform

0

0

481

0

0

481

Canada´s Bail System

2,708

0

0

0

0

2,708

Bill C-41, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts

515

0

474

0

0

988

Bill C-295, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (neglect of vulnerable adults)

0

428

844

0

0

1,272

Bill S-224, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in persons)

0

584

379

0

0

963

Bill S-12, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Sex Offender Information Registration Act and the International Transfer of Offenders Act

6,207

0

430

0

0

6,637

Bill C-40, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, to make consequential amendments to other Acts and to repeal a regulation (miscarriage of justice reviews)

9,499

1,285

1,038

0

0

11,823

Bill C-321, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (assaults against health care professionals and first responders)

1,212

0

487

0

0

1,699

Bill C-332, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (controlling or coercive conduct)

271

428

846

0

0

1,545

Total

20,413

2,725

7,188

0

0

30,326

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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)

42

1

38

14

0

57h39m

142

72

12

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SJUS)

5

0

0

0

0

2h17m

0

0

0

Total

47

1

38

14

0

59h56m

142

72

12

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, 2023, the committee received two briefing sessions on the subject of the war in Ukraine. The committee undertook a study of the military health system and the provision of health and transition services under the Canadian Forces Health Services Group, holding four meetings and hearing from 21 witnesses. The committee considered the Main Estimates 2023–24. The committee considered a draft report, adopted it and presented it as its fifth report, entitled The Cyber Defence of Canada, on June 21. The committee began a study of the impact of Canada’s procurement process on the Canadian Armed Forces. The committee also held one meeting on the Department of National Defence’s external monitor first status report. In August, committee members traveled to Estonia, Latvia, Poland and the United Kingdom in relation to the study of threat analysis affecting Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces’ operational readiness to meet those threats.

From September 1 to December 31, 2023, the committee met 20 times. The committee held two briefings on the war in Ukraine, one briefing on the situation in the Indo-Pacific region and one briefing on the Israel-Hamas conflict. It also held a briefing session on the Parliamentary Budget Officer’s report, entitled A Force Structure Model of Canada’s Military: Costs and Personnel, and a briefing on the mandate and priorities of the Minister of National Defence. The committee continued its study of the review of the impact of Canada’s procurement process on the Canadian Armed Forces and its study of rising domestic operational deployments and challenges for the Canadian Armed Forces. The committee also considered a draft report for the study of the military health system and provision of health and transition services under the Canadian Forces Health Services Group, presenting its sixth report on November 24. Additionally, on November 24, the committee presented its seventh report, entitled Public Procurement of the CP-140 Aurora Replacement. Furthermore, on November 30, the committee commenced a study on the lack of housing availability on or near bases for Canadian Armed Forces members and their families and the challenges facing members and their families when they are required to move across the country. Finally, the committee held a meeting to study the subject matter of Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24.

From January 1 to March 31, 2024, the committee continued its study of the lack of housing availability on or near bases for Canadian Armed Forces members and their families and the challenges facing members and their families when they are required to move across the country. The committee also began studies on transparency within the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces; the contracting of consulting services and other professional services within the Canadian Armed Forces; and space defence. On February 26, the committee presented three reports: its eighth report, entitled Increase in Rental Housing Costs for Canadian Military Personnel; its ninth report, entitled Donation of Surplus CRV7 Rockets to Ukraine; and its 10th report, entitled On the Frontlines of Democracy: Canada and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Responding to Russia’s Aggression in Europe, which presented findings of the committee’s travel to the United Kingdom, Latvia, Estonia, and Poland in August 2023.

Membership (as of March 31, 2024)

Hon. John McKay (Chair), James Bezan (Vice-Chair), Christine Normandin (Vice-Chair), Chad Collins, Andy Fillmore, Darren Fisher, Cheryl Gallant, Pat Kelly, Shelby Kramp-Neuman, Marie-France Lalonde, Emmanuella Lambropoulos, Lindsay Mathyssen

Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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

1,072

0

0

1,072

Cybersecurity and Cyberwarfare

0

0

97

0

0

97

Briefing on the war in Ukraine

67

133

466

0

0

666

Military Health System and Provision of Health and Transition Services under the Canadian Forces Health Services Group

1,641

1,073

735

0

0

3,449

Review of the Impact of Canada’s Procurement Process on the Canadian Armed Forces

1,754

560

1,029

0

0

3,343

Rising Domestic Operational Deployments and Challenges for the Canadian Armed Forces

0

289

185

0

0

473

Briefing on the Israel-Hamas Conflict

160

192

92

0

0

444

Lack of Housing Availability on or Near Bases for Canadian Armed Forces Members and Their Families and the Challenges Facing Members and Their Families When They Are Required to Move Across the Country

250

140

526

0

0

916

Transparency within the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces

0

144

669

0

0

813

Total

3,872

2,531

4,871

0

0

11,274

Travel Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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 — London, United Kingdom; Riga, Latvia; Tallinn, Estonia; and Warsaw, Poland — August 19 to 27, 2023

7

5

92,691

17,709

11,361

0

7,130

5,002

133,892

Total

7

5

92,691

17,709

11,361

0

7,130

5,002

133,892

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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)

41

3

33

16

0

76h05m

151

14

8

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SNDD)

2

0

0

0

0

1h35m

0

0

0

Total

43

3

33

16

0

77h40m

151

14

8

Standing Committee on Natural Resources (RNNR)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Natural Resources studies bills, government activities and expenditures, and issues related to Canada’s energy, forest, minerals and metals, and earth sciences sectors.

Summary of Committee Activity

The committee held 12 meetings between April 1 and August 31, 2023. The committee completed its study of creating a fair and equitable Canadian energy transformation and presented its 10th report on June 19. The committee also considered the Main Estimates 2023–24 and reported them back to the House on May 17. The committee completed its study of Federal Assistance for Various Natural Resources Industries, holding 11 meetings and hearing from 36 witnesses. The committee also received a briefing by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development. Finally, the committee began a study of the Canadian pulp and paper industry hearing from 16 witnesses and holding three meetings.

From September 1 to December 31, 2023, the committee held 10 meetings. One of the meetings was suspended several times and continued over several subsequent days. From September to October, the committee held eight meetings for the study on Canada’s clean energy plans in the context of North American energy transformation. The committee heard from over 40 witnesses and received some 20 briefs. On October 16, the committee heard testimony on the climate crisis and Canada’s energy sector. In addition, on December 6, pursuant to a special order of the House made on October 23, the committee proceeded to the clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C‑50, An Act respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic growth in a net-zero economy. The committee reported the bill back to the House with amendments on December 11.

From January 1 to March 31, 2024, the committee commenced consideration of Bill C‑49, An Act to amend the Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act and the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts. The study was conducted pursuant to the order of reference of Tuesday, October 17, 2023. The committee held six meetings on the bill and heard from 49 witnesses before proceeding to clause-by-clause consideration.

Membership (as of March 31, 2024)

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

Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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

140

3,051

0

0

3,191

Creating a Fair and Equitable Canadian Energy Transformation

0

0

227

0

0

227

Federal Assistance for Various Natural Resources Industries

0

0

560

0

0

560

Bill S-222, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood)

35

0

0

0

0

35

Canada´s Clean Energy Plans in the Context of North American Energy Transformation

4,198

2,753

1,527

0

0

8,479

Canadian Pulp and Paper Industry

6,541

701

366

0

0

7,607

Briefing by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development

0

0

101

0

0

101

Climate Crisis and Canada´s Energy Sector

1,960

196

247

0

0

2,403

Bill C-50, An Act respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic growth in a net-zero economy

0

0

494

0

0

494

Bill C-49, An Act to amend the Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord implementation Act and the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts

1,360

1,376

1,562

0

0

4,299

Total

14,095

5,165

8,136

0

0

27,397

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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)

32

13

12

18

0

96h56m

163

43

4

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SRNN)

0

0

0

0

0

0h0m

0

0

0

Total

32

13

12

18

0

96h56m

163

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

From April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee held eight meetings. On April 18, the committee reported 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, back to the House with amendments. The committee also continued its study of government measures to protect and promote French in Quebec and in Canada and presented its second report to the House on June 8. The committee commenced a study of increased francophone immigration to Canada and heard from 17 witnesses. Lastly, the committee commenced a study of the Official Language Commissioner’s 2022–23 annual report.

From September 1 to December 31, 2023, the committee held 18 meetings. The committee continued its study on increasing francophone immigration to Canada and considered a draft report. The committee began a study of the economic development of official language minority communities. As part of this study, the committee heard testimony from, among others, officials at the Department of Industry and Canada’s regional development agencies. On December 5, the committee presented its third report, entitled Adaptation of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Audiovisual Content for the International Market.

From January 1 to March 31, 2024, the committee held nine meetings. The committee continued to revise a draft report on increased francophone immigration to Canada. As part of its study of the economic development of official language minority communities, the committee provided instructions to the analyst for a draft report. On March 19, the committee presented its fourth report, entitled Briefing by the Minister of Canadian Heritage on her Mandate and Priorities. Lastly, the committee undertook a new study of language obligations related to the process of staffing or making appointments to key positions, during which it received various witnesses, including the Commissioner of Official Languages.

Membership (as of March 31, 2024)

René Arseneault (Chair), Joël Godin (Vice-Chair), Mario Beaulieu (Vice-Chair), Niki Ashton, Marc Dalton, Francis Drouin, Bernard Généreux, Angelo Iacono, Annie Koutrakis, Stephanie Kusie, Darrell Samson, Marc G. Serré

Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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

2,065

0

0

2,065

Increased Francophone Immigration to Canada

3,432

1,602

1,729

0

0

6,764

Annual Report 2022-23 of the Commissioner of Official Languages

0

0

175

0

0

175

Economic Development of Official Language Minority Communities

374

2,698

1,374

0

0

4,447

Bilingualism in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Senior Executive Committee

0

0

324

0

0

324

Adaptation of CBC/Radio-Canada´s Audiovisual Content for the International Market

0

0

152

0

0

152

Language Obligations Related to the Process of Staffing or Making Appointments to Key Positions

0

0

258

0

0

258

Total

3,806

4,301

6,077

0

0

14,184

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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)

35

2

20

13

0

59h42m

101

5

4

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SLAN)

0

0

0

0

0

0h0m

0

0

0

Total

35

2

20

13

0

59h42m

101

5

4

Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs (PROC)

Mandate

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

Summary of Committee Activity

During the period from April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee held 26 meetings. The committee concluded its studies of the Reports of the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, and Alberta. The Chair presented the Report on the Report of the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for the Province of Quebec, 2022, as well as the Report on the Report of the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for the Province of Alberta, 2022, on Wednesday, May 17. The Chair presented the Report on the Report of the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for the Province of British Columbia, 2022 on Wednesday, May 31. The Speaker and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities appeared on Tuesday, May 16, for the Main Estimates 2023–24. The Chair then reported the Main Estimates 2023–24 to the House on Wednesday, May 31. The committee continued its study of foreign election interference and presented a report on Wednesday, May 31. The committee began the study of the question of privilege related to the intimidation campaign against the Member for Wellington—Halton Hills and other Members. The Chair presented the Report on the Report of the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for the Province of Ontario, 2022, on Wednesday, June 7.

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, following which the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs presented its 41st report on May 17. The report was deemed concurred in by the House upon its presentation.

During the period from September 1 to December 31, 2023, the committee held 15 meetings. Several of these meetings were suspended and resumed on subsequent dates. On September 26, Michael Cooper was elected as first Vice-Chair. On October 16, the committee held an informal meeting with a delegation from the United Kingdom House of Commons. The committee concluded its study on the question of privilege related to the intimidation campaign against the member for Wellington—Halton Hills and other members, and began its study of a draft report. The committee also began a study on the question of privilege related to the Speaker’s public participation at an Ontario Liberal Party convention. Furthermore, on December 11, the committee examined the nomination of Eric Janse to the position of Clerk of the House of Commons. The Chair presented a report recommending that the House ratify the nomination on December 12, and the report was adopted by the House of Commons on December 14. On the same day, the Chair presented the committee’s report on the study of the question of privilege related to the Speaker’s public participation at an Ontario Liberal Party convention.

During the period from September 1 to December 31, 2023, the Subcommittee on Private Members’ Business (SMEM) met twice to determine the votability of items recently placed on the order of precedence. These meetings led to the presentation of three reports to the House.

From January 1 to March 31, 2024, the committee held nine meetings. Eight of those meetings were used for consideration of a draft report on the question of privilege related to the Member for Wellington-Halton Hills and other Members. That draft report was adopted on March 21. The committee also continued its study of parliamentary protocol related to an incident in the Speaker's gallery.

From January 1 to March 31, 2024, the Subcommittee on Private Members’ Business (SMEM) met once to determine the votability of items recently placed on the order of precedence. This meeting led to the presentation of one Committee report to the House.

Membership of PROC (as of March 31, 2024)

Hon. Bardish Chagger (Chair), Michael Cooper (Vice-Chair), Marie-Hélène Gaudreau (Vice-Chair), Luc Berthold, Blaine Calkins, Terry Duguid, Eric Duncan, Hon. Mona Fortier, Mark Gerretsen, Stéphane Lauzon, Lindsay Mathyssen, Sherry Romanado

Membership of SMEM (as of March 31, 2024)

Hon. Mona Fortier (Chair), Luc Berthold, Terry Duguid, Marie-Hélène Gaudreau, Heather McPherson

Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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

4,268

582

0

4,850

Foreign Election Interference

3,478

1,092

1,580

0

0

6,150

Report of the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Alberta 2022

0

0

172

0

0

172

Report of the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Quebec 2022

0

0

206

0

0

206

Report of the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario 2022

0

0

894

0

0

894

Report of the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for British Columbia 2022

0

0

404

0

0

404

Main Estimates 2023–24

0

0

545

0

0

545

Question of Privilege Related to the Intimidation Campaign against the Member for Wellington—Halton Hills and other Members

416

0

6,983

0

0

7,399

Question of Privilege Related to the Speaker´s Public Participation at an Ontario Liberal Party Convention

248

0

2,495

0

0

2,743

Parliamentary Protocol Related to an Incident in the Speaker´s Gallery on Friday, September 22, 2023

448

284

738

0

0

1,470

Total

4,591

1,376

18,284

582

0

24,832

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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)

50

31

2

12

0

125h33m

133

0

28

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SPRO)

1

0

0

0

0

0h53m

0

0

0

Subcommittee on Private Members’ Business (SMEM)

4

2

2

0

0

0h13m

0

0

0

Total

55

33

4

12

0

126h39m

133

0

28

Standing Committee on Public Accounts (PACP)

Mandate

The mandate of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts is to review and report on the Public Accounts of Canada and all reports of the Auditor General of Canada.

Summary of Committee Activity

From April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee held 16 meetings, commenced eight studies and presented three reports to the House. The committee also considered the Main Estimates, 2023–24. The committee undertook a study of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation, during which it heard from 10 witnesses. In June, the committee was granted House authorization to travel to Whitehorse, Yukon, in September to attend the Canadian Council of Public Accounts Committees and Canadian Council of Legislative Auditors Annual Conference.

From September 1 to December 31, 2023, the committee held 20 meetings, undertook 10 studies and presented six reports to the House. The committee studied matters such as connectivity in rural and remote areas, the ArriveCAN application, the rehabilitation of Parliament’s Centre Block, emergency management in First Nations communities, gender-based analysis plus, the Public Accounts of Canada 2023, processing applications for permanent residence and Government of Canada information technology systems. Finally, on October 19, the committee held a meeting to review the 2023 Reports 5 to 9 of the Auditor General of Canada.

From January 1 to March 31, 2024, the committee met 18 times. The committee considered a draft report for the study of Report 3, Hydrogen’s Potential to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, of the 2022 Reports 1 to 5 of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development. The committee also considered a draft report for the study of Report 9, COVID-19 Vaccines, of the 2022 Reports 9 and 10 of the Auditor General of Canada. The committee’s 36th report, entitled Hydrogen’s Potential to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, was presented to the House February 27. The committee then resumed its study of the Public Accounts of Canada 2023. The committee also studied Report 1, Forests and Climate Change, of the 2023 Reports 1 to 5 of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development. On February 12, the Office of the Auditor General’s Report 1, ArriveCAN, of the 2024 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada, was referred to the committee and the committee began a study on this topic, holding 11 meetings and presenting two motions to the House in the committee’s 37th and 38th reports. Finally, on March 19, the Office of the Auditor General’s Reports 2 to 4 were referred to the committee and were the focus of a briefing session.

Membership (as of March 31, 2024)

John Williamson (Chair), Jean Yip (Vice-Chair), Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné (Vice-Chair), Valerie Bradford, Shaun Chen, Blake Desjarlais, Iqra Khalid, John Nater, Brenda Shanahan, Jake Stewart, Arnold Viersen

Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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

532

2,690

417

0

3,640

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

0

220

0

0

220

Report 5, Chronic Homelessness, of the 2022 Reports 5 to 8 of the Auditor General of Canada

0

0

87

0

0

87

Report 9, COVID-19 Vaccines, of the 2022 Reports 9 and 10 of the Auditor General of Canada

0

0

301

0

0

301

Report 1, Accessible Transportation for Persons With Disabilities, of the 2023 Reports 1 to 4 of the Auditor General of Canada

0

508

220

0

0

727

Report 4, International Assistance in Support of Gender Equality—Global Affairs Canada, of the 2023 Reports 1 to 4 of the Auditor General of Canada

0

0

355

0

0

355

Main Estimates 2023–24: Vote 1 under Office of the Auditor General

0

0

220

0

0

220

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation

0

140

415

0

0

555

Report 2, Connectivity in Rural and Remote Areas, of the 2023 Reports 1 to 4 of the Auditor General of Canada

0

140

273

0

0

413

Report 3, Hydrogen’s Potential to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, of the 2022 Reports 1 to 5 of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development

0

0

418

0

0

418

Report 8, Emergency Management in First Nations Communities — Indigenous Services Canada, of the 2022 Reports 5 to 8 of the Auditor General of Canada

0

0

255

0

0

255

Report 10, Specific COVID-19 Benefits, of the 2022 Reports 9 and 10 of the Auditor General of Canada

0

0

499

0

0

499

Report 3, Rehabilitation of Parliament’s Centre Block—Public Services and Procurement Canada, of the 2023 Reports 1 to 4 of the Auditor General of Canada

0

0

253

0

0

253

Report 3, Follow-up on Gender-Based Analysis Plus, of the 2022 Reports 1 to 4 of the Auditor General of Canada

0

0

281

0

0

281

National Capital Commission - Rideau Hall Storage Building

0

0

253

0

0

253

Public Accounts of Canada 2023

0

285

572

0

0

857

Government of Canada Information Technology Systems

0

141

291

0

0

432

Report 9, Processing Applications for Permanent Residence—Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, of the 2023 Reports 5 to 9 of the Auditor General of Canada

0

0

333

0

0

333

Report 1, ArriveCAN, of the 2024 Report 1 of the Auditor General of Canada

0

420

942

0

0

1,363

Total

0

2,165

8,879

417

0

11,461

Travel Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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 ($)

Canadian Council of Public Accounts Committees and Canadian Council of Legislative Auditors Annual Conference—Whitehorse, Yukon—September 9 to 13, 2023

3

2

12,998

3,406

1,935

0

0

2,500

20,838

Total

3

2

12,998

3,406

1,935

0

0

2,500

20,838

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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)

54

42

2

7

0

103h06m

180

0

12

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SPAC)

7

0

0

0

0

4h26m

0

0

0

Total

61

42

2

7

0

107h32m

180

0

12

Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security (SECU)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security reviews legislation, policies, programs and expenditure plans of government departments and agencies responsible for public safety and national security, policing and law enforcement, corrections and conditional release of federal offenders, emergency management, crime prevention and the protection of Canada’s borders.

Summary of Committee Activity

From April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee met 12 times. It completed its study on the effects of the withdrawn amendments (G-4 and G-46) to Bill C-21, An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms). The committee then continued its study of Bill C-21 and reported the bill back to the House with amendments on May 15. The committee also heard from the Chair of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians on the topic of his 2021 annual report. Lastly, the committee commenced its study of Bill C-20, An Act establishing the Public Complaints and Review Commission and amending certain Acts and statutory instruments, and heard testimony from various organizations and individuals.

From September 1 to December 31, 2023, the committee continued its consideration of Bill C-20, An Act Establishing the Public Complaints and Review Commission and amending certain Acts and statutory instruments, and it reported it back to the House with amendments on November 9. On November 10, Ron McKinnon resigned as Chair; Heath MacDonald was elected Chair on November 20. In addition, the committee undertook a study entitled Rights of Victims of Crime, Reclassification and Transfer of Federal Offenders. For this study, it held five meetings, heard 14 witnesses and received six briefs. It also held a briefing on trauma-informed practices. Finally, the committee took up Bill C-320, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (disclosure of information to victims), and reported it to the House without amendment on December 12.

From January 1 to March 31, 2024, the committee met 11 times. It began a study on the growing problem of car thefts in Canada and held a briefing with Toyota Canada representatives. It also continued its study of Bill C-26, An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts. The committee also held a meeting in connection with its study of the mandate and priorities of the Minister of Public Safety. Lastly, on March 11, the committee held a meeting pursuant to Standing Order 106(4) to discuss a request to undertake a study of the reclassification and transfer of Luka Magnotta and other federal offenders.

Membership (as of March 31, 2024)

Heath MacDonald (Chair), Doug Shipley (Vice-Chair), Kristina Michaud (Vice-Chair), Chris Bittle, Iqwinder Gaheer, Peter Julian, Damien C. Kurek, Dane Lloyd, Ron McKinnon, Glen Motz, Jennifer O’Connell, Peter Schiefke

Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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

1,556

0

0

1,556

Bill C-21, An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms)

1,605

62

2,652

0

0

4,319

Bill C-20, An Act establishing the Public Complaints and Review Commission and amending certain Acts and statutory instruments

9,980

1,538

2,729

0

0

14,246

Rights of Victims of Crime, Reclassification and Transfer of Federal Offenders

0

784

973

0

0

1,757

Bill C-26, An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts

3,866

1,179

1,554

0

0

6,599

Growing Problem of Car Thefts in Canada

910

427

295

0

0

1,632

Mandate and Priorities of the Minister of Public Safety

0

0

231

0

0

231

Meeting Requested Pursuant to Standing Order 106(4) to Discuss a Request to Undertake a Study of the reclassification and the transfer of Luka Magnotta and other federal offenders

0

0

165

0

0

165

Total

16,361

3,989

10,154

0

0

30,505

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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)

40

13

26

13

0

90h36m

235

76

3

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SSEC)

3

0

0

0

0

1h53m

0

0

0

Total

43

13

26

13

0

92h29m

235

76

3

Standing Committee on Science and Research (SRSR)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Science and Research studies all matters relating to science and research, including any reports of the Chief Science Advisor.

Summary of Committee Activity

From April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee met 14 times. On April 21, Kirsty Duncan resigned as Chair of the committee and Lloyd Longfield was elected the new Chair on April 25. The committee continued its study of support for the commercialization of intellectual property and provided drafting instructions for a report. The committee began its study of the government of Canada’s graduate scholarship and post-doctoral fellowship programs, and met eight times to receive testimony and then provided drafting instructions for a report. Additionally, the committee considered draft reports for the study of international moonshot programs, as well as on research and scientific publication in French. The committee’s fourth report, entitled Pursuing a Canadian Moonshot Program, was presented to the House on June 6, and the committee’s fifth report, entitled Revitalizing Research and Scientific Publication in French in Canada, was presented to the House on June 15. On June 20, the committee began a study of the use of federal government research and development grants, funds, and contributions by Canadian universities and research institutions in partnerships with entities connected to the People’s Republic of China, and another study of long-term impacts of pay gaps experienced by different genders and equity-seeking groups among faculty at Canadian universities.

From September 1 to December 31, 2023, the committee met 18 times. The committee continued its study of the use of federal government research and development grants, funds, and contributions by Canadian universities and research institutions in partnerships with entities connected to the People’s Republic of China. It also continued its study of long-term impacts of pay gaps experienced by different genders and equity-seeking groups among faculty at Canadian universities. Additionally, the committee considered draft reports for the studies of citizen scientists, support for the commercialization of intellectual property, and the Government of Canada’s graduate scholarship and post-doctoral fellowship programs. As a result, the committee’s sixth report, entitled The Role and Contribution of Citizen Scientists, was presented to the House on November 7, the committee’s seventh report, entitled Support for the Commercialization of Intellectual Property was presented on November 21, and the committee’s eighth report, entitled Government of Canada’s Graduate Scholarship and Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programs, was presented on December 12. Furthermore, on November 6, the committee began a study of the Integration of Indigenous traditional knowledge and science in government policy development.

From January 1 to March 31, 2024, the committee met nine times. The committee continued its study of the integration of Indigenous traditional knowledge and science in government policy development and provided drafting instructions for a report. Additionally, the committee considered draft reports for the study of long-term impacts of pay gaps experienced by different genders and equity-seeking groups among faculty at Canadian universities, as well as the study of the use of federal government research and development grants, funds, and contributions by Canadian universities and research institutions in partnerships with entities connected to the People’s Republic of China. Furthermore, the committee began a study on the distribution of federal government funding among Canada’s post-secondary institutions. It also held a briefing with the Chief Science Advisor of Canada.

Membership (as of March 31, 2024)

Lloyd Longfield (Chair), Corey Tochor (Vice-Chair), Maxime Blanchette-Joncas (Vice-Chair), Valerie Bradford, Richard Cannings, Lena Metlege Diab, Hon. Helena Jaczek, Arielle Kayabaga, Ben Lobb, Hon. Michelle Rempel Garner, Gerald Soroka, Ryan Turnbull

Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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

1,992

0

0

1,992

Support for the Commercialization of Intellectual Property

2,906

1,128

335

0

0

4,368

Government of Canada´s Graduate Scholarship and Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programs

8,744

1,830

1,865

0

0

12,439

Long-Term Impacts of Pay Gaps Experienced by Different Genders and Equity-Seeking Groups Among Faculty at Canadian Universities

3,364

1,823

897

0

0

6,084

Use of Federal Government Research and Development Grants, Funds, and Contributions by Canadian Universities and Research Institutions in Partnerships With Entities Connected to the People´s Republic of China

3,509

832

991

0

0

5,332

Integration of Indigenous Traditional Knowledge and Science in Government Policy Development

8,862

2,666

1,614

0

0

13,141

The Distribution of Federal Government Funding Among Canada´s Post-Secondary Institutions

2,826

0

194

0

0

3,020

Total

30,210

8,279

7,887

0

0

46,376

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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)

41

0

30

24

0

81h57m

154

65

5

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SSRS)

1

0

0

0

0

0h52m

0

0

0

Total

42

0

30

24

0

82h49m

154

65

5

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, 2023, the committee held 17 meetings. The committee continued its study of human trafficking of women, girls and gender diverse people, hearing from a total of 55 witnesses on the matter and receiving 57 briefs. As part of this study, the committee travelled to Vancouver, British Columbia; Mississauga, Ontario; Brampton, Ontario; Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Halifax, Nova Scotia; and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, to meet with community organizations, government representatives and other individuals to gain a greater understanding of the issues and the programs, services and resources available to women, girls and gender diverse people in Canada who are affected by human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation. During this period, the committee also completed its study of women and girls in sport and presented its seventh report, entitled Time to Listen to Survivors: Taking Action Towards Creating a Safe Sport Environment for all Athletes in Canada, to the House on June 14. In addition, the committee undertook studies of the Main Estimates 2023–24 and menstrual equity in Canada.

From September 1 to December 31, 2023, the committee held 16 meetings. The committee continued its study of human trafficking of women, girls and gender diverse people. During this period, the committee also completed its study of menstrual equity in Canada and presented its eighth report to the House on November 7, entitled Let's Talk About it, Period: Achieving Menstrual Equity in Canada. On November 9, the committee held an informal meeting with a delegation from the European Union to discuss gender budgeting. Furthermore, the committee presented recommendations to the Standing Committee on Finance as part of the pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2024 budget. In addition, the committee undertook studies of women’s economic empowerment, as well as the subject matter of Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24. Finally, the committee considered Bill S‑205, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to another Act.

From January 1 to March 31, 2024, the committee held 10 meetings. The committee continued its study of Bill S‑205, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to another Act (interim release and domestic violence recognizance orders), and reported it back to the House with amendments on February 8. During this period, the committee also completed hearing witnesses for its study on women’s economic empowerment, holding five meetings, and hearing testimony from, among others, the Minister for Small Business, as well as officials from the Department of Industry. In addition, on February 29, the committee presented its 10th report, entitled Act Now: Preventing Human Trafficking of Women, Girls and Gender Diverse People in Canada. Lastly, the committee undertook a study of the implementation of a Red Dress Alert.

Membership (as of March 31, 2024)

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

Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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

3,395

955

0

4,350

Women and Girls in Sports

0

0

339

0

0

339

Human Trafficking of Women, Girls and Gender Diverse People

20,572

1,680

982

0

0

23,235

Main Estimates 2023–24: Votes 1 and 5 under Department for Women and Gender Equality

0

0

107

0

0

107

Menstrual Equity in Canada

6,404

572

934

0

0

7,910

Mental Health of Young Women and Girls

705

0

0

0

0

705

Women´s Economic Empowerment

9,029

1,936

1,225

0

0

12,190

Bill S-205, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to another Act (interim release and domestic violence recognizance orders)

0

465

1,103

0

0

1,568

Red Dress Alert

1,256

576

363

0

0

2,195

Total

37,966

5,229

8,449

955

0

52,599

Travel Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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 ($)

Human Trafficking of Women, Girls and Gender Diverse People — Vancouver, British Columbia; Brampton, Ontario; Mississauga, Ontario; Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario; Halifax, Nova Scotia; and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia — April 10 to 14, 2023

9

6

46,240

8,168

4,902

382

1,440

3,491

64,623

Total

9

6

46,240

8,168

4,902

382

1,440

3,491

64,623

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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)

43

3

24

18

0

72h43m

112

62

4

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFEW)

1

0

0

0

0

0h28m

0

0

0

Total

44

3

24

18

0

73h11m

112

62

4

Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (TRAN)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities primarily studies the legislation, policies and programs, and other issues of national importance related to transportation, infrastructure, and Canadian cities and communities, as well as the operations of Transport Canada and Infrastructure Canada.

Summary of Committee Activity

During the period of April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee held 14 meetings. The committee began its study of the role of McKinsey & Company in the creation and the beginnings of the Canada Infrastructure Bank. The committee held two meetings to study the Main Estimates 2023–24, as well as the Supplementary Estimates (C) 2022–23. Furthermore, the committee commenced a study on adapting infrastructure to face climate change and heard from 26 witnesses in four meetings. The committee presented its 10th report, entitled Strengthening Air Passenger Rights in Canada, on April 18, after holding ten meetings and hearing from 40 witnesses on the subject. The committee also presented three additional reports: its 11th report, on the impact of commercial shipping on shoreline erosion; its 12th report, on the Main Estimates 2023–24; and its 13th report, entitled Improving Bus Connectivity in Canada.

From September 1 to December 31, 2023, the committee held 21 meetings. It initiated a study on projects of high-frequency rail between Quebec City and Toronto, between Calgary and Banff, and between Calgary and Edmonton. The committee also continued its study on adapting infrastructure to face climate change and presented its 15th report, entitled Building a More Climate Resilient Canada, on November 1. In addition, the committee devoted 14 meetings to Bill C-33, An Act to amend the Customs Act, the Railway Safety Act, the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, the Marine Transportation Security Act, the Canada Transportation Act and the Canada Marine Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act. Finally, the committee hosted a delegation from the United Kingdom at an informal meeting on October 16.

From January 1 to March 31, 2024, the committee met 10 times. The committee studied Bill C-33, Strengthening the Port System and Railway Safety in Canada Act, and reported it to the House with amendments on February 7. In addition, the committee resumed its study of projects of high frequency rail between Quebec City and Toronto, between Calgary and Banff, and between Calgary and Edmonton. It also held a briefing on infrastructure in Canada. Lastly, the committee has undertaken a study, entitled Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities.

Membership (as of March 31, 2024)

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

Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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

2,628

187

0

2,815

Large Port Infrastructure Expansion Projects in Canada

0

0

165

0

0

165

Subject Matter of Supplementary Estimates (C), 2022–23

0

0

165

0

0

165

Main Estimates 2023–24

0

0

245

0

0

245

Adapting Infrastructure to Face Climate Change

3,903

1,684

1,266

0

0

6,853

Role of McKinsey & Company in the Creation and the Beginnings of the Canada Infrastructure Bank

0

1,460

868

0

0

2,329

Projects of High Frequency Rail Between Quebec City and Toronto, Between Calgary and Banff, and Between Calgary and Edmonton

70

1,507

1,171

0

0

2,748

Bill C-33, An Act to amend the Customs Act, the Railway Safety Act, the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, the Marine Transportation Security Act, the Canada Transportation Act and the Canada Marine Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act

4,820

2,197

2,491

0

0

9,508

Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities

2,703

818

596

0

0

4,116

Total

11,496

7,666

9,593

187

0

28,943

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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)

45

16

24

26

0

94h13m

205

24

7

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (STRA)

0

0

0

0

0

0h0m

0

0

0

Total

45

16

24

26

0

94h13m

205

24

7

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, 2023, the committee held a total of 15 meetings and presented one report. The committee continued its study on the experience of women veterans. It completed its study of the impact of the rehabilitation contract on the role of the case manager and quality of service, and presented its report to the House on June 14. The committee also commenced its study of the backlog at the Veterans Review and Appeal Board.

Between September 1 and December 31, 2023, the committee held a total of 18 meetings and presented two reports. The committee continued its study of experience of women veterans. It also completed its study of the national strategy for veterans’ employment after service, presenting a report to the House on October 26. Furthermore, the committee commenced its study on the national monument to Canada’s mission in Afghanistan and studied the subject matter of Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24. Finally, the committee held a briefing with the Minister of Veterans Affairs and departmental officials, and a briefing on trauma-informed practices.

From January 1 through March 31, 2024, the committee held a total of nine meetings. During this period, the committee continued its study of the experience of women veterans and began its study of the transition to civilian life.

Membership (as of March 31, 2024)

Emmanuel Dubourg (Chair), Blake Richards (Vice-Chair), Luc Desilets (Vice-Chair), Rachel Blaney, Sean Casey, Terry Dowdall, Lisa Hepfner, Bryan May, Wilson Miao, Randeep Sarai, Fraser Tolmie, Cathay Wagantall

Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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

961

0

0

961

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

0

0

308

0

0

308

National Strategy for Veterans Employment After Service

1,030

0

577

0

0

1,607

Experience of Women Veterans

30,392

3,533

3,776

0

0

37,701

Backlog at the Veterans Review and Appeal Board

0

0

88

0

0

88

National Monument to Canada´s Mission in Afghanistan

3,057

0

0

0

0

3,057

Briefing with the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Department Officials

0

0

296

0

0

296

Briefing on Trauma-Informed Practices

0

0

141

0

0

141

Transition to Civilian Life

2,994

954

811

0

0

4,759

Total

37,473

4,487

6,958

0

0

48,918

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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)

42

5

27

23

0

77h13m

136

14

3

Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SACV)

0

0

0

0

0

0h0m

0

0

0

Total

42

5

27

23

0

77h13m

136

14

3

Liaison Committee (LIAI)

Mandate

The Liaison Committee deliberates on administrative matters relating to the standing committee system. The main responsibility of the Liaison Committee is to apportion funds to standing committees from the money allocated for that purpose by the Board of Internal Economy.

Summary of Committee Activity

During the period of April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee met once. It adopted its sixth report, entitled Committee Activities and Expenditures—April 1, 2022—March 31, 2023, which was presented to the House on June 13.

During the same period, the Subcommittee on Committee Budgets (SBLI) held two meetings to consider travel proposals and budgets.

During the period of September 1 to December 31, 2023, the committee met once. It adopted its seventh report, entitled Committee Activities and Expenditures – April 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023, which was presented to the House on November 1.

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

From January 1 to March 31, 2024, the committee met once. It adopted its eighth report, entitled Committee Activities and Expenditures – April 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023, which was presented to the House on March 20.

During the same period, the Subcommittee on Committee Budgets (SBLI) held two meetings to consider travel proposals and budgets.

Membership of LIAI (as of March 31, 2024)

Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Chair), Karen Vecchio (Vice-Chair), Dan Albas, John Aldag, René Arseneault, Kody Blois, John Brassard, Sean Casey, Hon. Bardish Chagger, George Chahal, Sukh Dhaliwal, Lena Metlege Diab, Emmanuel Dubourg, Ali Ehsassi, Peter Fonseca, Hon. Hedy Fry, Angelo Iacono, Joël Lightbound, Lloyd Longfield, Heath MacDonald, Kelly McCauley, Ken McDonald, Hon. John McKay, Robert J. Morrissey, Francis Scarpaleggia, Peter Schiefke, John Williamson

Membership of SBLI (as of March 31, 2024)

Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Chair), Karen Vecchio (Vice-Chair), John Brassard, Peter Fonseca, Robert J. Morrissey, Francis Scarpaleggia

Expenditures (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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

1,642

0

0

1,642

Total

0

0

1,642

0

0

1,642

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

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)

3

0

0

0

0

1h56m

0

0

3

Subcommittee on Committee Budgets (SBLI)

7

0

0

0

0

2h36m

0

0

0

Total

10

0

0

0

0

4h32m

0

0

3