A point of order was raised by Louise Chabot as to the order of business before the committee.

RULING BY THE CHAIR

The Chair ruled the point of order inadmissible as it is up to the committee to organize its proceedings and at the discretion of the Chair to recognize members who wish to speak.

Whereupon, Louise Chabot appealed the decision of the Chair.

The question: "Shall the decision of the Chair be sustained?" was put and the decision was overturned on the following recorded division:

YEAS: Chad Collins, Michael Coteau, Wayne Long, Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Tony Van Bynen — 5;

NAYS: Bob Benzen, Louise Chabot, Matt Jeneroux, Stephanie Kusie, Alex Ruff, Bonita Zarrillo — 6.

The committee resumed consideration of the motion of Louise Chabot moved on Thursday, February 3, 2022, which read as follows:

That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study on the effectiveness of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and the Labour Market Impact Assessment process; that the committee invite the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion and all other relevant stakeholders to address this issue; that the committee hold a minimum of four meetings on this issue; and that the committee report its findings and recommendations to the House.

By unanimous consent, the motion was withdrawn.

Wayne Long moved, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study on: a) the financial challenges persons with disabilities face and how a benefit administered by the federal government, similar to the Guaranteed Income Supplement for seniors, would reduce poverty among working age Canadians with disabilities; b) the challenges persons with disabilities encounter when dealing with the federal government, how the government can improve access to federal programs and services for persons with disabilities and ensure that disability inclusion is considered in all government programs, policies, and services; c) barriers to employment faced by persons with disabilities and measures the federal government can undertake to implement a robust employment strategy; and d) steps the government of Canada can undertake to improve the social and economic inclusion of Canadians with disabilities; that the committee hold a minimum of eight meetings; that the committee report its findings and recommendations to the House; and that, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee request that the government table a comprehensive response to the report.

Debate arose thereon.

At 11:32 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 11:35 a.m., the sitting resumed.

The committee resumed consideration of the motion of Wayne Long, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study on: a) the financial challenges persons with disabilities face and how a benefit administered by the federal government, similar to the Guaranteed Income Supplement for seniors, would reduce poverty among working age Canadians with disabilities; b) the challenges persons with disabilities encounter when dealing with the federal government, how the government can improve access to federal programs and services for persons with disabilities and ensure that disability inclusion is considered in all government programs, policies, and services; c) barriers to employment faced by persons with disabilities and measures the federal government can undertake to implement a robust employment strategy; and d) steps the government of Canada can undertake to improve the social and economic inclusion of Canadians with disabilities; that the committee hold a minimum of eight meetings; that the committee report its findings and recommendations to the House; and that, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee request that the government table a comprehensive response to the report.

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion, as amended, and it was agreed to.

The motion, as amended, read as follows:

That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study on: a) the financial challenges persons with disabilities face and how a benefit administered by the federal government, similar to the Guaranteed Income Supplement for seniors, would reduce poverty among working age Canadians with disabilities; b) the challenges persons with disabilities encounter when dealing with the federal government, how the government can improve access to federal programs and services for persons with disabilities and ensure that disability inclusion is considered in all government programs, policies, and services, including but not limited to affordable housing programs; c) barriers to employment faced by persons with disabilities and measures the federal government can undertake to implement a robust employment strategy; and d) steps the government of Canada can undertake to improve the social and economic inclusion of Canadians with disabilities; that the committee hold a minimum of eight meetings; that the committee report its findings and recommendations to the House; and that, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee request that the government table a comprehensive response to the report.

Michael Coteau moved, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study regarding the government's plans to enhance the capacity and effectiveness of Black-led and Black-serving organizations through the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative; that the committee report its findings and recommendations to the House; and that, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee request that the government table a comprehensive response to the report.

After debate, the question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following recorded division:

YEAS: Bob Benzen, Louise Chabot, Chad Collins, Michael Coteau, Matt Jeneroux, Stephanie Kusie, Wayne Long, Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Alex Ruff, Tony Van Bynen, Bonita Zarrillo — 11;

NAYS: — 0.

Bonita Zarrillo moved, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee invite the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion and the Minister of Indigenous Services to update on progress on the strategy for the Indigenous housing as the government committed to it in 2017; that the committee invite each of the ministers for one hour and the officials of both departments for one hour.

Debate arose thereon.

Soraya Martinez Ferrada moved, — That the debate be now adjourned.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following recorded division:

YEAS: Bob Benzen, Louise Chabot, Chad Collins, Michael Coteau, Matt Jeneroux, Stephanie Kusie, Wayne Long, Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Alex Ruff, Tony Van Bynen, Bonita Zarrillo — 11;

NAYS: — 0.

Soraya Martinez Ferrada moved, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study regarding the government's plans to develop a National School Food Policy and its goal of a national school nutritious meal program; that the committee report its findings and recommendations to the House; and that, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee request that the government table a comprehensive response to the report.

Debate arose thereon.

At 11:57 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 11:58 a.m., the sitting resumed.

The committee resumed consideration of the motion of Soraya Martinez Ferrada, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study regarding the government's plans to develop a National School Food Policy and its goal of a national school nutritious meal program; that the committee report its findings and recommendations to the House; and that, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee request that the government table a comprehensive response to the report.

The debate continued.

Louise Chabot moved, — That the debate be now adjourned.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following recorded division:

YEAS: Bob Benzen, Louise Chabot, Chad Collins, Michael Coteau, Matt Jeneroux, Stephanie Kusie, Wayne Long, Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Alex Ruff, Tony Van Bynen — 10;

NAYS: Bonita Zarrillo — 1.

Tony Van Bynen moved, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study on the difficulties that seniors face in rural Canada; that the committee invite experts and departmental officials to testify; that the committee hold at least five meetings; that the committee report its findings and recommendations to the House; and that, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee request that the government table a comprehensive response to the report.

Debate arose thereon.

At 12:23 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 12:25 p.m., the sitting resumed.

The committee resumed consideration of the motion of Tony Van Bynen, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study on the difficulties that seniors face in rural Canada; that the committee invite experts and departmental officials to testify; that the committee hold at least five meetings; that the committee report its findings and recommendations to the House; and that, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee request that the government table a comprehensive response to the report.

The debate continued.

Soraya Martinez Ferrada moved, — That the debate be now adjourned.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following recorded division:

YEAS: Bob Benzen, Louise Chabot, Chad Collins, Michael Coteau, Matt Jeneroux, Stephanie Kusie, Wayne Long, Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Alex Ruff, Tony Van Bynen, Bonita Zarrillo — 11;

NAYS: — 0.

It was agreed, — That, in context of the study on the care economy, members of the committee submit their witness list to the clerk of the committee no later than Friday, February 18, 2022.