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Minutes of Proceedings

Standing Committee on the Status of Women (FEWO)
44th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 85
Monday, November 6, 2023, 3:50 p.m. to 5:08 p.m.
Webcast
Presiding
Karen Vecchio, Chair (Conservative)

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House of Commons
• Dancella Boyi, Legislative Clerk
• Philippe Méla, Legislative Clerk
 
Library of Parliament
• Clare Annett, Analyst
• Alexia Lagacé-Roy, Analyst
Women’s Economic Empowerment
As an individual
• Cadleen Désir, Social Entrepreneur
Canadian Center for Women's Empowerment
• Meseret Haileyesus, Executive Director
City of Brampton
• Clare Barnett, Director, Economic Development
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, September 21, 2023, the committee commenced its study of women's economic empowerment.

Clare Barnett, Cadleen Désir and Meseret Haileyesus made statements and answered questions.

At 4:48 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 4:50 p.m., the sitting resumed.

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

At 4:50 p.m., the sitting resumed.

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

Michelle Ferreri gave notice of the following motion:

The committee immediately undertake a five meeting review on the disproportionate impact the carbon tax has on low income individuals.

At 4:51 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 5:01 p.m., the sitting resumed in camera.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $35,950, for the study of women’s economic empowerment, be adopted.

At 5:08 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Stephanie Bond
Clerk of the committee