CHPC Committee Meeting
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Minutes of Proceedings
It was agreed, — That the committee study of the impact on local news of Rogers Communications Inc.’s takeover of Shaw Communications on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, and that the meeting consist of two one-hour panels.
The witnesses made statements and answered questions.
Rachael Thomas moved, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study on the harms caused to children, women, and men by the ease of access to, and online viewing of, illegal sexually explicit material, and the extent to which online access to illegal sexually explicit material contributes to the prevalence of violence against women and girls and sex trafficking in Canada; that the committee hear from organizations, victims, and law enforcement experts; that the committee hold a minimum of four meetings to that end; that the committee consider legal frameworks to prevent the harm caused by online access to illegal sexually explicit material; and that the committee report its findings and recommendations to the House.
Debate arose thereon.
Martin Champoux moved, — That the motion be amended by replacing the word “méfaits” with the word “torts”, and that the word “four” be replaced by the word “two”.
After debate, the question was put on the amendment of Martin Champoux and it was agreed to on division.
The committee resumed consideration of the motion, as amended, of Rachael Thomas, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study on the harms caused to children, women, and men by the ease of access to, and online viewing of, illegal sexually explicit material, and the extent to which online access to illegal sexually explicit material contributes to the prevalence of violence against women and girls and sex trafficking in Canada; that the committee hear from organizations, victims, and law enforcement experts; that the committee hold a minimum of two meetings to that end; that the committee consider legal frameworks to prevent the harm caused by online access to illegal sexually explicit material; and that the committee report its findings and recommendations to the House.
Debate arose thereon.
Lisa Marie Barron moved, — That the motion be amended by adding after the words “report its findings and recommendations to the House” the following: “; and that the Minister of Heritage and his department be invited to testify as part of this study”.
After debate, the question was put on the amendment of Lisa Marie Barron and it was negatived on division.
The committee resumed consideration of the motion, as amended.
It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study on the harms caused to children, women, and men by the ease of access to, and online viewing of, illegal sexually explicit material, and the extent to which online access to illegal sexually explicit material contributes to the prevalence of violence against women and girls and sex trafficking in Canada; that the committee hear from organizations, victims, and law enforcement experts; that the committee hold a minimum of two meetings to that end; that the committee consider legal frameworks to prevent the harm caused by online access to illegal sexually explicit material; and that the committee report its findings and recommendations to the House.
At 5:47 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.