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

On July 17, at the request of four members of the committee (S.O. 106(4)), the committee held its first meeting during the period from April 1 to August 18, 2020. In all, the committee held seven meetings during this period. On July 22, it adopted a motion to study the safeguards to prevent conflicts of interest in federal government expenditure policies. It heard 10 witnesses on this topic, including two government ministers and the Clerk of the Privy Council. The committee also adopted a motion to undertake a second study, this time on the policies, procedures and practices surrounding ethical conduct and avoidance of conflicts of interest within the Prime Minister’s Office. However, this study had not yet begun when the First Session of the 43rd Parliament ended.

Membership (as of August 18, 2020)

Rachael Harder (Chair), Brenda Shanahan (Vice-Chair), Marie-Hélène Gaudreau (Vice-Chair), Charlie Angus, Michael Barrett, Élizabeth Brière, Han Dong, Greg Fergus, Jacques Gourde, Damien C. Kurek, Michael Levitt

Expenditures (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

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

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.

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

Pursuant to the Orders adopted by the House of April 29 and of May 26, the committee was authorized to conduct its meetings by teleconference or videoconference. In this context, the committee held 16 meetings during the period of April 1 to August 18, 2020. The committee undertook a study of the Canadian response to the COVID-19 pandemic, holding eight meetings and hearing from 65 witnesses on this matter. The committee held one meeting to study the subject matter of the Supplementary Estimates (A), 2020-21. The committee completed its study of business risk management programs holding seven meetings and hearing from 45 witnesses on the topic. In response to a request from four members of the committee (S.O. 106(4)), the committee also held a meeting on August 5, during which it adopted a motion to conduct a study of support measures for Canadian poultry and egg farmers.

Membership (as of August 18, 2020)

Pat Finnigan (Chair), John Barlow (Vice-Chair), Yves Perron (Vice-Chair), Lyne Bessette, Kody Blois, Francis Drouin, Neil R. Ellis, Richard Lehoux, Tim Louis, Alistair MacGregor, Lianne Rood, Gerald Soroka

Expenditures (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

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

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.

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 culture, heritage and human rights.

Summary of Committee Activity

During the period of April 1 to August 18, 2020, the committee did not meet.

Membership (as of August 18, 2020)

Scott Simms (Chair), Hon. Steven Blaney (Vice-Chair), Martin Champoux (Vice-Chair), Lyne Bessette, Shaun Chen, Julie Dabrusin, Anthony Housefather, Tim Louis, Heather McPherson, Martin Shields, Nelly Shin, Kevin Waugh

Expenditures (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

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

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.

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

During the period of April 1 to August 18, 2020, the committee held one meeting, on June 17, at the request of four members of the committee (S.O. 106(4)), to study the spending priorities of the Department of Citizenship and Immigration.

Membership (as of August 18, 2020)

Salma Zahid (Chair), Hon. Peter Kent (Vice-Chair), Christine Normandin (Vice-Chair), Kenny Chiu, Sukh Dhaliwal, Anju Dhillon, Jasraj Singh Hallan, Jenny Kwan, Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Hon. Geoff Regan, Kyle Seeback, Marc G. Serré

Expenditures (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

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

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.

Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development (ENVI)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development studies the programs and legislation of Environment Canada, Parks Canada and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, as well as reports of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development.

Summary of Committee Activity

During the period of April 1 to August 18, 2020, the committee did not meet.

Membership (as of August 18, 2020)

Yasmin Ratansi (Chair), Hon. Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Vice-Chair), Monique Pauzé (Vice-Chair), Scott Aitchison, Yvan Baker, Laurel Collins, Lloyd Longfield, Dan Mazier, Brad Redekopp, Raj Saini, Francis Scarpaleggia, Peter Schiefke

Expenditures (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

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

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.

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

Pursuant to the Order adopted by the House of March 24, the committee was authorized to conduct its meetings by teleconference or videoconference and undertook a study of the Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee held 26 meetings and heard from 351 witnesses on this matter. Pursuant to the Orders adopted by the House of April 11 and of May 26, the committee continued its meetings by teleconference or videoconference and also studied the Main Estimates 2020-21. On July 16, the committee began a study of Government spending, WE and the Canada Student Service Grant. During this study, the committee heard from 31 witnesses, including the Prime Minister.

Membership (as of August 18, 2020)

Hon. Wayne Easter (Chair), Hon. Pierre Poilievre (Vice-Chair), Gabriel Ste-Marie (Vice-Chair), Michael Cooper, James Cumming, Julie Dzerowicz, Peter Fragiskatos, Sean Fraser, Peter Julian, Annie Koutrakis, Michael V. McLeod, Marty Morantz

Expenditures (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

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

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.

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

Pursuant to the Order adopted by the House of May 26, the committee was authorized to conduct its meetings by teleconference or videoconference. In this context, the committee held ten meetings during the period of April 1 to August 18, 2020. The committee held a briefing on the Government’s response to the Big Bar landslide during which it heard from the minister. The committee also held a briefing on the Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, during which it also heard from the minister. The committee commenced its study of the impacts of COVID-19 on the fishing industry stakeholders and held three meetings and heard from 17 witnesses on this matter. Finally, the committee resumed its study of the state of the Pacific salmon and held four meetings and heard from 17 witnesses on this matter during this period.

Membership (as of August 18, 2020)

Ken McDonald (Chair), Mel Arnold (Vice-Chair), Marilène Gill (Vice-Chair), Jaime Battiste, Terry Beech, Richard Bragdon, Blaine Calkins, Serge Cormier, Hon. Ed Fast, Ken Hardie, Gord Johns, Robert J. Morrissey

Expenditures (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

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

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.

Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development (FAAE)

Mandate

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

Summary of Committee Activity

During the period of April 1 to August 18, 2020, the committee did not meet.

During the period of April 1 to August 18, 2020, the Subcommittee on International Human Rights held 4 meetings. The first meeting of the period took place on July 9 when the subcommittee elected Mr. Peter Fonseca as Chair. The subcommittee conducted a study of the human rights situation of the Uyghurs, and heard 14 hours of testimony from 23 witnesses over the span of two meetings. The subcommittee then dedicated another 3 hours to the consideration of a press release and drafting instructions for a report.

Membership of FAAE (as of August 18, 2020)

Michael Levitt (Chair), Leona Alleslev (Vice-Chair), Stéphane Bergeron (Vice-Chair), Kerry Diotte, Dave Epp, Peter Fonseca, Hon. Hedy Fry, Jack Harris, Robert Oliphant, Ruby Sahota, Bob Saroya, Sven Spengemann

Membership of SDIR (as of August 18, 2020)

Peter Fonseca (Chair), David Sweet (Vice-Chair), Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Vice-Chair), Garnett Genuis, Iqra Khalid, Heather McPherson, Anita Vandenbeld, Sameer Zuberi

Expenditures (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

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

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.

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

Pursuant to the Orders adopted by the House of April 11 and of May 26, the committee was authorized to meet by teleconference or videoconference. In this context, during the period from April 1 to August 18, the committee met 19 times. The committee held 16 meetings as part of its study of the Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and heard from 94 witnesses. In response to a request from four members of the committee (S.O. 106(4)), the committee held a meeting on July 9, during which it adopted a motion to conduct a study of the administration of the Canada Student Service Grant and WE Charity. The committee subsequently held one meeting as part of this study and heard from three witnesses. Finally, the committee held one meeting to study the subject matter of Supplementary Estimates (A), 2020-21 and heard from 13 witnesses on this matter.

Membership (as of August 18, 2020)

Tom Lukiwski (Chair), Francis Drouin (Vice-Chair), Julie Vignola (Vice-Chair), Ziad Aboultaif, Kelly Block, Matthew Green, Majid Jowhari, Irek Kusmierczyk, Steven MacKinnon, Kelly McCauley, Patrick Weiler

Expenditures (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

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

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.

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

Pursuant to the Orders adopted by the House of March 24, April 11 and May 26, the committee continued its briefing on the Canadian response to the outbreak of the coronavirus by teleconference and videoconference. For this briefing, the committee heard 171 witnesses and received 50 briefs. This work led it to hold 25 meetings between April 1 and August 18, 2020.

Membership (as of August 18, 2020)

Ron McKinnon (Chair), Matt Jeneroux (Vice-Chair), Luc Thériault (Vice-Chair), Don Davies, Darren Fisher, Tamara Jansen, Mike Kelloway, Robert Kitchen, Marcus Powlowski, Sonia Sidhu, Tony Van Bynen, Len Webber

Expenditures (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

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

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.

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

Pursuant to the Orders adopted by the House of March 24, April 11 and May 26, the committee was authorized to meet by teleconference or videoconference and studied the Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this context, during the period of April 1 to August 18, 2020, the committee met 19 times, received 23 briefs and heard from 103 witnesses.

Membership (as of August 18, 2020)

Sean Casey (Chair), Stephanie Kusie (Vice-Chair), Louise Chabot (Vice-Chair), Dan Albas, Han Dong, Rosemarie Falk, Leah Gazan, Wayne Long, Ryan Turnbull, Adam Vaughan, Brad Vis, Kate Young

Expenditures (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

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

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.

Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAN)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs reviews, examines and reports on issues affecting Aboriginal Canadians and northerners.

Summary of Committee Activity

Pursuant to the Orders adopted by the House of April 20 and May 26, the committee was authorized to meet by teleconference or videoconference. The committee held 12 meetings and received evidence from 66 witnesses as part of its study of the Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this period, the committee also heard from the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister of Indigenous Services on its study of the subject matter of the Supplementary Estimates (A), 2020-21.

Membership (as of August 18, 2020)

Bob Bratina (Chair), Jamie Schmale (Vice-Chair), Sylvie Bérubé (Vice-Chair), Gary Anandasangaree, Jaime Battiste, Marcus Powlowski, Mumilaaq Qaqqaq, Adam van Koeverden, Gary Vidal, Arnold Viersen, Lenore Zann, Bob Zimmer Expenditures (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

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	0	0	0	0
Government’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic	0	2,274	0	0	0	2,274
Total	0	2,274	0	0	0	2,274

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.

Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology (INDU)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Industry, Science 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

Pursuant to the Orders adopted by the House of April 11 and May 26, the committee was authorized to meet by teleconference or videoconference. In this context, the committee held 22 meetings during the period of April 1 to August 18, 2020. The committee commenced its study of the Canadian response to the COVID-19 pandemic and held 15 meetings and heard from 98 witnesses on this matter. It also commenced its study of the Investment Canada Act during which it held five meetings and heard from 25 witnesses. The committee resumed its study of fraud calls in Canada and held two meetings and heard from 12 witnesses on this matter. The committee commenced its study of front-line grocery store workers during which it held two meetings and heard from eight witnesses.

Membership (as of August 18, 2020)

Sherry Romanado (Chair), Hon. Michelle Rempel Garner (Vice-Chair), Sébastien Lemire (Vice-Chair), Earl Dreeshen, Ali Ehsassi, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Tracy Gray, Helena Jaczek, Majid Jowhari, Emmanuella Lambropoulos, Brian Masse, Jeremy Patzer

Expenditures (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

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

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.

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 of April 1 to August 18, 2020, the committee held one meeting, on July 9, to hear evidence regarding the impact of COVID-19 on Canadian trade relationships, especially with the United States and the United Kingdom. Twelve witnesses offered testimony on this topic, including senior officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade and representatives of various economic sectors.

Membership (as of August 18, 2020)

Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Chair), Randy Hoback (Vice-Chair), Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay (Vice-Chair), Chandra Arya, Rachel Bendayan, Daniel Blaikie, Colin Carrie, Sukh Dhaliwal, Michael Kram, Chris Lewis, Randeep Sarai, Terry Sheehan

Expenditures (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

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

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.

Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights (JUST)

Mandate

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

Summary of Committee Activity

During the period of April 1 to August 18, 2020, the committee did not meet.

Membership (as of August 18, 2020)

Iqra Khalid (Chair), Hon. Rob Moore (Vice-Chair), Rhéal Éloi Fortin (Vice-Chair), Randall Garrison, Mike Kelloway, Philip Lawrence, Larry Maguire, James Maloney, Greg McLean, Ramesh Sangha, Arif Virani, Sameer Zuberi

Expenditures (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

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

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.

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 18, 2020, the committee did not meet.

Membership (as of August 18, 2020)

Karen McCrimmon (Chair), James Bezan (Vice-Chair), Michel Boudrias (Vice-Chair), Hon. Larry Bagnell, Yvan Baker, Terry Dowdall, Cheryl Gallant, Randall Garrison, Richard Martel, Yves Robillard, Sven Spengemann, Anita Vandenbeld

Expenditures (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

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

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.

Standing Committee on Natural Resources (RNNR)

Mandate

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

Summary of Committee Activity

During the period of April 1 to August 18, 2020, the committee did not meet.

Membership (as of August 18, 2020)

James Maloney (Chair), Shannon Stubbs (Vice-Chair), Mario Simard (Vice-Chair), Richard Cannings, Gérard Deltell, Yvonne Jones, Paul Lefebvre, Bryan May, Cathy McLeod, Eric Melillo, Maninder Sidhu, Patrick Weiler

Expenditures (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

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

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.

Standing Committee on Official Languages (LANG)

Mandate

The mandate of the Standing Committee on Official Languages includes, among other matters, the review of official language policies and programs, including reports of the Commissioner of Official Languages.

Summary of Committee Activity

During the period of April 1 to August 18, 2020, the committee met once, on August 12, at the request of four members of the committee (S.O. 106(4)), to discuss their request to undertake a study of the Government’s decision to select WE Charity, an anglophone organization, to implement the Canada Student Service Grant.

Membership (as of August 18, 2020)

Emmanuel Dubourg (Chair), Chris d'Entremont (Vice-Chair), Mario Beaulieu (Vice-Chair), Charlie Angus, René Arseneault, Hon. Michael D. Chong, Terry Duguid, Bernard Généreux, Joël Godin, Marie-France Lalonde, Emmanuella Lambropoulos, Patricia Lattanzio

Expenditures (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

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

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.

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

Pursuant to the Orders adopted by the House of April 11 and May 26, the committee was authorized to meet by teleconference or videoconference. In this context, during the period from April 1 to August 18, 2020, the committee held 24 meetings and studied how parliamentary duties could be carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic. Parliamentary duties included debating, legislating, representing constituents, the business of supply, committee work and holding the government to account. The study of this topic resulted in Report 5 - Parliamentary Duties and the COVID-19 Pandemic, and Report 7 – Carrying Out Members’ Parliamentary Duties: The Challenges of Voting During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

During the period of April 1 to August 18, 2020, the Subcommittee on Private Members’ Business (SMEM) did not meet.

Membership of PROC (as of August 18, 2020)

Ruby Sahota (Chair), Blake Richards (Vice-Chair), Alain Therrien (Vice-Chair), Hon. Omar Alghabra, Rachel Blaney, John Brassard, Eric Duncan, Hon. Kirsty Duncan, Mark Gerretsen, Hon. Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Corey Tochor, Ryan Turnbull

Membership of SMEM (as of August 18, 2020)

Hon. Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Chair), Eric Duncan, Mark Gerretsen, Lindsay Mathyssen, Alain Therrien

Expenditures (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

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

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.

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

Pursuant to the Order adopted by the House of April 20, the committee was authorized to meet by teleconference or videoconference and considered, on May 19, the Certificate of Nomination of Karen Hogan for the position of Auditor General of Canada and reported back to the House on May 22.

Membership (as of August 18, 2020)

Dean Allison (Chair), Lloyd Longfield (Vice-Chair), Maxime Blanchette-Joncas (Vice-Chair), Kody Blois, Greg Fergus, Matthew Green, Pat Kelly, Francesco Sorbara, Warren Steinley, Hon. Tim Uppal, Jean Yip

Expenditures (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

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

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.

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

On June 23, the committee held a meeting at the request of four members of the committee (S.O. 106(4)) and agreed to undertake a study of systemic racism in Policing Services in Canada. The committee commenced this study and held six meetings on this matter. Pursuant to the Order adopted by the House on July 20, the committee was authorized to meet by teleconference or videoconference. In this context, during the period from April 1 to August 18, 2020, the committee held seven meetings.

Membership (as of August 18, 2020)

Hon. John McKay (Chair), Pierre Paul-Hus (Vice-Chair), Kristina Michaud (Vice-Chair), Marc Dalton, Pam Damoff, Jack Harris, Angelo Iacono, Kamal Khera, Joël Lightbound, Rob Morrison, Doug Shipley, Gagan Sikand

Expenditures (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

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

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.

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 Status of Women Canada, that conduct work related to the status of women.

Summary of Committee Activity

During the period of April 1 to August 18, 2020, the committee held two meetings, the first on July 7^th and the second on the 8^th to study the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women. During this study, the committee heard from 21 witnesses, including the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion.

Membership (as of August 18, 2020)

Karen Vecchio (Chair), Sonia Sidhu (Vice-Chair), Andréanne Larouche (Vice-Chair), Raquel Dancho, Anju Dhillon, Gudie Hutchings, Lindsay Mathyssen, Jag Sahota, Marc G. Serré, Hon. Alice Wong, Salma Zahid

Expenditures (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

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

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.

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 18, 2020, the committee held one meeting, on June 16, at the request of four members of the committee (S.O. 106(4)), to study a request to undertake a study of Ministers' spending priorities. A motion to that effect was adopted at the start of the meeting and the committee continued by hearing from the Minister of Transport and the Minister of Infrastructure.

Membership (as of August 18, 2020)

Vance Badawey (Chair), Todd Doherty (Vice-Chair), Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Vice-Chair), Taylor Bachrach, Tony Baldinelli, Luc Berthold, Chris Bittle, Scot Davidson, Fayçal El-Khoury, Helena Jaczek, Churence Rogers, Maninder Sidhu

Expenditures (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

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

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.

Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs (ACVA)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs examines all matters relating to the mandate, management and operation of the Department of Veterans Affairs and of the Veterans Review and Appeal Board.

Summary of Committee Activity

During the period of April 1 to August 18, 2020, the committee did not meet.

Membership (as of August 18, 2020)

Bryan May (Chair), Phil McColeman (Vice-Chair), Luc Desilets (Vice-Chair), William Amos, Rachel Blaney, Sean Casey, Andy Fillmore, Marie-France Lalonde, Dane Lloyd, Alex Ruff, Darrell Samson, Cathay Wagantall

Expenditures (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

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

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.

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 18, 2020, the committee did not meet.

The Subcommittee on Committee Budgets (SBLI) did not meet either during this period.

Membership of LIAI (as of August 18, 2020)

Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Chair), Tom Lukiwski (Vice-Chair), Dean Allison, Vance Badawey, Bob Bratina, Sean Casey, Emmanuel Dubourg, Hon. Wayne Easter, Pat Finnigan, Rachael Harder, Iqra Khalid, Michael Levitt, James Maloney, Bryan May, Karen McCrimmon, Ken McDonald, Hon. John McKay, Ron McKinnon, Yasmin Ratansi, Sherry Romanado, Ruby Sahota, Scott Simms, Karen Vecchio, Salma Zahid

Membership of SBLI (as of August 18, 2020)

Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Chair), Tom Lukiwski (Vice-Chair), Vance Badawey, Hon. Wayne Easter, Sherry Romanado, Karen Vecchio

Expenditures (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

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

Meetings, Witnesses and Reports (April 1, 2020 to August 18, 2020)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader – Meetings, Witnesses and Reports”.