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Minutes of Proceedings

Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA)
44th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 98
Monday, February 5, 2024, 3:50 p.m. to 5:53 p.m.
Televised
Presiding
Tracy Gray, Vice-Chair (Conservative)

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• Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal)
• Adam van Koeverden (Liberal)
House of Commons
• Jacques Maziade, Procedural Clerk
 
Library of Parliament
• Eleni Kachulis, Analyst
• Vanessa Preston, Analyst
• Antoine Dedewanou, Analyst
Subject Matter of Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24: Vote 1b under Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and Votes 1b and 5b under Department of Employment and Social Development
• Hon. Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens’ Services
• Hon. Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Labour and Seniors
Department of Employment and Social Development
• Cliff Groen, Associate Deputy Minister of Employment and Social Development Canada and Chief Operating Officer for Service Canada
• Sandra Hassan, Deputy Minister of Labour and Associate Deputy Minister of Employment and Social Development
• John Ostrander, Business Lead, Benefits Delivery Modernization
• Karen Robertson, Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, November 27, 2023, the committee commenced its study of the subject matter of Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24: Vote 1b under Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and Votes 1b and 5b under Department of Employment and Social Development.

Minister Beech made a statement.

At 3:56 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 3:59 p.m., the sitting resumed.

Minister O'Regan made a statement.

The witnesses answered questions.

At 4:50 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 4:59 p.m., the sitting resumed.

Briefing with Air Canada on services offered to travellers with disabilities
Air Canada
• David Rheault, Vice-President, Government and Community Relations
• Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer
• Tom Stevens, Vice-President, Customer Experience and Operations Strategy
• Kerianne Wilson, Director, Customer Accessibility
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, the committee proceeded to a briefing with Air Canada on services offered to travellers with disabilities

Michael Rousseau made a statement and answered questions.

Motion

Rosemarie Falk moved, — That the committee express its concern about the progress made towards the goal of a Canada without barriers by 2040, and that it report its opinion to the House.

Debate arose thereon.

At 5:33 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 5:34 p.m., the sitting resumed.

By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — That the debate on the motion be now suspended and resumed at the next meeting.

Questioning of the witnesses resumed.

At 5:53 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Ariane Calvert
Clerk of the committee