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Minutes of Proceedings

44th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 72
Monday, June 19, 2023, 11:01 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Webcast
Presiding
Hon. Judy A. Sgro, Chair (Liberal)

• Martin Champoux for Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay (Bloc Québécois)
• Dave Epp for Kyle Seeback (Conservative)
• Ed Fast for Richard Martel (Conservative)
• Viviane Lapointe for Terry Sheehan (Liberal)
• John McKay for Arif Virani (Liberal)
• Ruby Sahota for Wilson Miao (Liberal)
• Marc G. Serré for Wilson Miao (Liberal)
Library of Parliament
• Bashar Abu Taleb, Analyst
• Andrés León, Analyst
• Offah Obale, Analyst
• Simon Richards, Analyst
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, the committee resumed its study of environmental and human rights considerations regarding Canadian mining firms abroad.

The committee resumed consideration of a draft report.

At 11:31 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 11:34 a.m., the sitting resumed.

At 11:38 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 11:50 a.m., the sitting resumed.

It was agreed, — That the draft report, as amended, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the report be entitled: "Canadian Mining and Mineral Exploration Firms Operating Abroad: Impacts on the Natural Environment and Human Rights".

It was agreed, — That the Chair, clerk and analysts be authorized to make such grammatical and editorial changes as may be necessary without changing the substance of the report.

It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee request that the government table a comprehensive response to the report.

It was agreed, — That dissenting or supplementary opinions be in Calibri 12-point font, left aligned, single-spaced, and be submitted electronically, in both official languages, to the clerk of the committee, not later than June 22 at 4:00 p.m.

ORDERED, — That the Chair present the report to the House.

The committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to committee business.

It was agreed, — That, in the context of the study on the impacts of the Underused Housing Tax on Canadian border communities, the deadline for the submission of briefs be extended to Friday, June 23 at 4:00 p.m.

At 12:00 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 12:05 p.m., the sitting resumed in public.

Canada Revenue Agency
• Jason Charron, Director General, Small and Medium Enterprises Directorate; Compliance Programs Branch
• Adnan Khan, Director General, Business Returns Directorate; Assessment, Benefit and Service Branch
• Alexander Lawton, Director, Non-Resident Compliance Division; Compliance Programs Branch
• Luisa Rizzo, Director General, GST HST Rulings Directorate, Legislative Policy and Regulatory Affairs Branch
• Geoff Trueman, Special Advisor to the Commissioner of the Canada Revenue Agency
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, May 29, 2023, the committee resumed its study of impacts of the Underused Housing Tax on Canadian border communities.

Adnan Khan made a statement and, with Jason Charron, Luisa Rizzo and Geoff Trueman, answered questions.

At 1:00 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Sophia Nickel
Clerk of the committee