FEWO Committee Meeting
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Minutes of Proceedings
Bloc Québécois
NDP
It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study on breast cancer screening for women aged 40 for no more than four meetings; that the committee send their completed report to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health; that the committee report its findings to the House; and that, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the government table a comprehensive response.
It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study on sexual violence against women and girls as a weapon of war, with a focus on the experiences of survivors who immigrated to Canada from conflict areas or war zones, and what access they have to mental health supports in Canada; that the committee hear from witnesses for four meetings; that the committee report its findings to the House; and that, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Government table a comprehensive response to the report.
It was agreed, — That the committee schedule no more than two meetings with experts to respond to the call for public comment on the Breast Cancer (Update) – Draft Recommendations (2024) from the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care.
It was agreed, — That in relation to the committee’s consultations with experts regarding Breast Cancer (Update) – Draft Recommendations (2024) from the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, members be invited to submit witness names to clerk by no later than Friday, June 7, 2024.
ORDERED, — That, the analysts prepare a letter highlighting expert testimony regarding breast cancer screening for the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, in response to their call for public comment on Breast Cancer (Update) – Draft Recommendations (2024).
At 11:55 a.m., the meeting was suspended.
At 11:59 a.m., the meeting resumed.
The committee resumed consideration of a draft report.
At 1:01 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.