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Minutes of Proceedings

44th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 136
Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 1:01 p.m.
Presiding
Robert J. Morrissey, Chair (Liberal)

Library of Parliament
• Antoine Dedewanou, Analyst
• Eleni Kachulis, Analyst
• Hon. Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Labour and Seniors
Department of Employment and Social Development
• Elisha Ram, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Income Security and Social Development
• Gary Robertson, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy, Dispute Resolution and International Affairs
• Wojo Zielonka, Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to Standing Order 81(5) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, the committee commenced its study of the subject matter of Supplementary Estimates (B), 2024-25: Vote 1b under Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Votes 1b and 5b under Department of Employment and Social Development, and briefing on Ministerial Priorities and Mandates.

Minister MacKinnon made a statement and answered questions.

Atlantic Chamber of Commerce
• Rhonda Tulk-Lane, Chief Executive Officer
Southern Nova Scotia Seasonal Workers Alliance
• Mandy Symonds, President
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, the committee resumed its study of workers in the seasonal industry and the Employment Insurance program.

Rhonda Tulk-Lane and Mandy Symonds made statements and answered questions.

At 12:02 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 12:06 p.m., the meeting resumed in camera.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $3,500, for the study of subject matter of Supplementary Estimates (B), 2024-25, and briefing on ministerial priorities and mandates, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $14,500, for the study of workers in the seasonal industry and the Employment Insurance program, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $1,250, for the briefing by the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the members of the committee submit to the Clerk their prioritized witness list, for the study of Bill C-378, An Act amending the Canada Labour Code (complaints by former employees), no later than the end of the day of Friday, November 24, 2024.

At 1:01 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Ariane Calvert
Clerk of the committee