Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy And Ethics (ETHI)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics studies matters related to the Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada, and certain issues related to the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner.

Summary of Committee Activity

From April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee continued to hear from witnesses as part of its study of foreign interference and threats to the integrity of democratic institutions, intellectual property and the Canadian state. The committee heard from additional witnesses as part of its study of the access to information and privacy system and then adopted its report on the topic. The committee’s report, The State of Canada’s Access to Information System, was presented to the House on June 20. The committee also studied the Main Estimates 2023–24.

Membership (as of August 31, 2023)

John Brassard (Chair), Iqra Khalid (Vice-Chair), René Villemure (Vice-Chair), Parm Bains, Michael Barrett, Hon. Greg Fergus, Jacques Gourde, Matthew Green, Lisa Hepfner, Damien C. Kurek, Hon. Ya’ara Saks

Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Expenditures.”

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports.”

Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food (AGRI)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food studies bills, government activities and expenditures, and issues related to Canada’s agriculture and agri-food industry.

Summary of Committee Activity

From April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee held 15 meetings. The committee continued its study of the environmental contribution of agriculture. On April 18, the committee presented its eighth report, on global food insecurity, entitled Feeding the World: Strengthening Canada’s Capacity to Respond to Global Food Insecurity. During this period, the committee also commenced a study of animal biosecurity preparedness. In addition, it studied the closure of the Olymel processing plant in Vallée-Jonction. The committee completed its study of food price inflation and presented its 10th report, entitled Grocery Affordability: Examining Rising Food Costs in Canada, on June 13. The committee also studied the Main Estimates 2023–24 and reported them back to the House on May 31. On June 21, it completed its study of Bill C-280, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (deemed trust—perishable fruits and vegetables).

Membership (as of August 31, 2023)

Kody Blois (Chair), John Barlow (Vice-Chair), Yves Perron (Vice-Chair), Francis Drouin, Richard Lehoux, Tim Louis, Alistair MacGregor, Lianne Rood, Warren Steinley, Leah Taylor Roy, Ryan Turnbull, Hon. Rechie Valdez

Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Expenditures.”

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports.”

Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage (CHPC)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage studies the policies and programs of the Department of Canadian Heritage and the organizations within the portfolio. These organizations are active in the fields of arts, culture, heritage and sports.

Summary of Committee Activity

From April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee held 16 meetings. The committee continued its study of safe sport in Canada and its study of the activities of Google in reaction to Bill C-18. The committee commenced its study of tech giants’ current and ongoing use of intimidation and subversion tactics to evade regulation in Canada and across the world. The committee held one meeting for its study of report two of the Auditor General of Canada—Connectivity in Rural and Remote Areas. It also held a briefing session with the Minister of Canadian Heritage on his mandate letter. Lastly, the committee studied the Main Estimates 2023–24 and reported them back to the House on May 31.

Membership (as of August 31, 2023)

Hon. Hedy Fry (Chair), Kevin Waugh (Vice-Chair), Martin Champoux (Vice-Chair), Chris Bittle, Michael Coteau, Marilyn Gladu, Lisa Hepfner, Anthony Housefather, Peter Julian, Tim Louis, Martin Shields, Rachael Thomas

Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Expenditures.”

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports.”

Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration studies matters related to immigration and citizenship. It has oversight of Citizenship and Immigration Canada and the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada and monitors federal multiculturalism policy.

Summary of Committee Activity

The committee met 15 times between April 1 and August 31, 2023. For two meetings, the committee continued hearing testimony for its study of the government’s response to the final report of the Special Committee on Afghanistan. The committee held one further meeting on its study of conditions faced by asylum-seekers before presenting its 16^th report to the House on May 16. Regarding its study of Bill S-245, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (granting citizenship to certain Canadians), the committee requested, and was granted, the power to expand the scope of the Bill. On June 12, the committee reported the Bill to the House with amendments. Finally, the committee undertook a study of the exploitation scheme targeting certain international students and heard from 16 witnesses across two meetings, including the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and officials from the Canada Border Services Agency.

Membership (as of August 31, 2023)

Salma Zahid (Chair), Brad Redekopp (Vice-Chair), Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Vice-Chair), Shafqat Ali, Sukh Dhaliwal, Fayçal El-Khoury, Arielle Kayabaga, Tom Kmiec, Jenny Kwan, Marie-France Lalonde, Larry Maguire, Hon. Michelle Rempel Garner

Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Expenditures.”

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports.”

Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development (ENVI)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development studies the programs and legislation of Environment and Climate Change Canada, Parks Canada and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, as well as reports of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development.

Summary of Committee Activity

From April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee devoted three meetings to its study of the toxic leak of tailings ponds. The committee then resumed its study of clean technologies in Canada. The committee also completed its study of fossil fuel subsidies and presented its ninth report to the House on June 20.

Membership (as of August 31, 2023)

Francis Scarpaleggia (Chair), Damien C. Kurek (Vice-Chair), Monique Pauzé (Vice-Chair), Laurel Collins, Gérard Deltell, Terry Duguid, Hon. Mike Lake, Lloyd Longfield, Greg McLean, Leah Taylor Roy, Joanne Thompson, Patrick Weiler

Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Expenditures.”

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports.”

Standing Committee on Finance (FINA)

Mandate

The mandate of the Standing Committee on Finance is to study and report on all matters relating to the mandate, management and operation of selected federal departments and agencies, including the Department of Finance and the Canada Revenue Agency, and to conduct pre-budget consultations.

Summary of Committee Activity

From April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee considered Bill C-47, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023, and reported it back to the House with amendments on May 31. The committee also studied the report of the Bank of Canada on monetary policy, hearing evidence from the Governor of the Bank of Canada and the Parliamentary Budget Officer. The committee continued its study of the current state of play on green finance, green investment, transition finance and transparency, standards and taxonomy, during which it held two additional meetings and heard from seven additional witnesses. Finally, the committee began a study on the impact of inflation and interest rates on mortgages in Canada, holding one meeting and hearing from the Department of Finance.

Membership (as of August 31, 2023)

Peter Fonseca (Chair), Jasraj Singh Hallan (Vice-Chair), Gabriel Ste-Marie (Vice-Chair), Yvan Baker, Hon. Terry Beech, Daniel Blaikie, Adam Chambers, Sophie Chatel, Julie Dzerowicz, Philip Lawrence, Heath MacDonald, Marty Morantz

Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Expenditures.”

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports.”

Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans (FOPO)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans studies and reports on matters related to the federal role in the management of Canada’s fisheries and the safeguarding of its waters.

Summary of Committee Activity

From April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee held 15 meetings. Five of these were dedicated to its study of ecosystem impacts and management of pinniped populations. On April 18, the committee presented its 10th report, Protection and Coexistence of the North Atlantic Right Whale in Canada. The committee also commenced two new studies, including one on foreign ownership and corporate concentration of fishing licenses and quota and another on the allocation of resources to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. Lastly, on June 5, the committee heard from officials during a briefing on the measures taken by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in response to recommendations contained in Report 21 of the 42nd Parliament, entitled West Coast Fisheries: Sharing Risks and Benefits.

Membership (as of August 31, 2023)

Ken McDonald (Chair), Mel Arnold (Vice-Chair), Caroline Desbiens (Vice-Chair), Lisa Marie Barron, Richard Bragdon, Serge Cormier, Brendan Hanley, Ken Hardie, Mike Kelloway, Robert J. Morrissey, Rick Perkins, Clifford Small

Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Expenditures.”

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports.”

Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development (FAAE)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development studies matters related to international affairs, including Canada’s foreign policy and development assistance. The government department under the committee’s scrutiny is the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development.

Summary of Committee Activity

The committee met 15 times from April 1 to August 31, 2023. It completed its study of Bill C-281, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law), the Broadcasting Act and the Prohibiting Cluster Munitions Act, and reported the Bill back to the House with amendments on May 4. The committee also continued its study of the situation at the Russia-Ukraine border and implications for peace and security and met with Egidijus Meilūnas, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania. It also studied the Main Estimates 2023–24. The committee held a briefing with International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan on May 4. The committee then studied Bill S-8, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, to make consequential amendments to other Acts and to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, and reported it back to the House with amendments on May 31. The committee commenced its study of the destabilizing impacts of the Wagner Group and its study of Canada’s sanctions regime. Lastly, on June 16, the Chair presented the committee’s report on sexual and reproductive health and rights of women globally. The committee then held a press conference on the topic.

The Subcommittee on International Human Rights (SDIR) held six meetings from April 1 to August 31, 2023. The subcommittee continued its study of the Chinese government’s residential boarding schools and preschools in the Tibet autonomous regions and all Tibetan autonomous prefectures and counties and presented its report to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development on June 13. The subcommittee then met as part of its study of the current human rights situation in Nigeria and its study of rights and freedoms of women globally and of women in Afghanistan, Iran and Saudi Arabia. The subcommittee also held an event on June 9 to recognize international human rights champions. Lastly, the subcommittee commenced its study of the situation of the Hazaras in Afghanistan.

Membership of FAAE (as of August 31, 2023)

Ali Ehsassi (Chair), Garnett Genuis (Vice-Chair), Stéphane Bergeron (Vice-Chair), Rachel Bendayan, Hon. Michael D. Chong, Dave Epp, Hon. Hedy Fry, Randy Hoback, Heather McPherson, Hon. Robert Oliphant, Randeep Sarai, Sameer Zuberi

Membership SDIR (as of August 31, 2023)

Sameer Zuberi (Chair), Arnold Viersen (Vice-Chair), Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Vice-Chair), Ziad Aboultaif, Ali Ehsassi, Heather McPherson, Maninder Sidhu, Anita Vandenbeld

Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Expenditures.”

Travel Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Travel Expenditures.”

Note:      Adjustment paid in Fiscal Year 2023–24.

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports.”

Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates studies the effectiveness and proper functioning of government operations, including the estimates process and the expenditure plans of central departments and agencies.

Summary of Committee Activity

From April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee continued its study of federal government consulting contracts awarded to McKinsey & Company, hearing evidence from the deputy ministers or equivalents of 16 departments, agencies, and Crown corporations to discuss the documents provided to the committee. The committee commenced consideration of Bill C‑290, An Act to amend the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act. The committee also studied the Main Estimates 2023–24, the Supplementary Estimates (A), 2023–24, as well as the nomination of Harriet Solloway to the position of Public Sector Integrity Commissioner.

Membership (as of August 31, 2023)

Kelly McCauley (Chair), Majid Jowhari (Vice-Chair), Julie Vignola (Vice-Chair), Parm Bains, Michael Barrett, Kelly Block, Anthony Housefather, Gord Johns, Stephanie Kusie, Irek Kusmierczyk, Joanne Thompson

Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Expenditures.”

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports.”

Standing Committee on Health (HESA)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Health studies issues that relate to Health Canada, including bills and regulations. It also has oversight of four health-related agencies, including the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Summary of Committee Activity

From April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee held 15 meetings. It continued its study of Bill C-252, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (prohibition of food and beverage marketing directed at children), reporting the Bill back to the House with amendments on April 26. The committee then began its study of Bill C-293, An Act respecting pandemic prevention and preparedness, and held one meeting to receive testimony from the sponsor of the Bill. In addition, the committee conducted a study of oversight of medical devices (breast implants), devoting four meetings to this topic and hearing from 11 witnesses during the reporting period. The committee also initiated a study of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board and held two meetings on this topic to receive testimony from seven witnesses. Furthermore, the committee continued its study of children’s health and considered a draft report over the course of five meetings. Finally, on June 20, the committee studied Bill C-284, An Act to establish a national strategy for eye care, reporting the Bill back to the House with amendments on June 21.

Membership (as of August 31, 2023)

Sean Casey (Chair), Stephen Ellis (Vice-Chair), Luc Thériault (Vice-Chair), Ziad Aboultaif, Don Davies, Brendan Hanley, Matt Jeneroux, Majid Jowhari, Robert Kitchen, Marcus Powlowski, Sonia Sidhu, Adam van Koeverden

Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Expenditures.”

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports.”

Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities studies employment, labour, income security, skills development and disability issues, as well as programs administered by Employment and Social Development Canada. The committee also administers the Centennial Flame Research Award.

Summary of Committee Activity

From April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee held 14 meetings. It continued and concluded its study of Bill C-35, An Act respecting early learning and child care in Canada, during which it heard from 65 witnesses and received 62 briefs. It reported its recommendations to the House in its ninth report. The committee then commenced a study of the financialization of housing, considered the Main Estimates 2023–24, and reviewed the subject matter of the Supplementary Estimates (C), 2022–23. The committee selected the recipient of the 2023 Centennial Flame Research Award and held a briefing on accessible transportation for persons with a disability. Lastly, on June 12, the committee’s 11th report, on the National Housing Strategy, was presented to the House.

Membership (as of August 31, 2023)

Robert J. Morrissey (Chair), Tracy Gray (Vice-Chair), Louise Chabot (Vice-Chair), Scott Aitchison, Chad Collins, Michael Coteau, Rosemarie Falk, Michelle Ferreri, Wayne Long, Hon. Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Tony Van Bynen, Bonita Zarrillo

Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Expenditures.”

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports.”

Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAN)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs reviews, examines and reports on issues affecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and northerners.

Summary of Committee Activity

From April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee held 15 meetings. Members continued their study of improving graduation rates and successful outcomes for Indigenous students, holding two meetings and hearing from seven witnesses. The committee then studied Bill C-45, An Act to amend the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, to make consequential amendments to other Acts, and to make a clarification relating to another Act, devoting three meetings to the Bill and hearing from 18 witnesses before reporting it back to the House with amendments on May 12. The committee also initiated a study of restitution of land to First Nations, Inuit, and Metis communities and held four meetings on this topic to receive testimony from 16 witnesses. In addition, members held two meetings and received nine witnesses regarding the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer’s report on research and comparative analysis on the estimates of the Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and the Department of Indigenous Services. The committee then resumed its study of Indigenous languages and presented its ninth report to the House on June 16, entitled Reclaiming, Revitalizing, Maintaining and Strengthening Indigenous Languages in Canada. Furthermore, on June 19, the committee studied Bill C-51, An Act to give effect to the self-government treaty recognizing the Whitecap Dakota Nation / Wapaha Ska Dakota Oyate and to make consequential amendments to other Acts. Finally, the committee completed its study of Arctic sovereignty, security and emergency preparedness of Indigenous peoples, presenting its 10th report to the House on June 21.

Membership (as of August 31, 2023)

Jenica Atwin (Chair), Jamie Schmale (Vice-Chair), Marilène Gill (Vice-Chair), John Aldag, Jaime Battiste, Lori Idlout, Michael V. McLeod, Eric Melillo, Marcus Powlowski, Gary Vidal, Patrick Weiler, Bob Zimmer

Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Expenditures.”

Travel Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Travel Expenditures.”

Note:      Credit received in Fiscal Year 2023–24.

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports.”

Standing Committee on Industry and Technology (INDU)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Industry and Technology studies and reports on legislation, the activities and spending of Industry Canada and its portfolio members, and other issues related to industry and technology capability; scientific research and development; telecommunications policy; investment, trade, small business and tourism; and rules and services that support the effective operation of the marketplace.

Summary of Committee Activity

During the period of April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee held 18 meetings, including the consideration of two government bills: Bill C-42, An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts, which was reported to the House with amendments on June 5; and Bill C‑34, An Act to amend the Investment Canada Act, for which it started clause-by-clause consideration. The committee presented two reports to the House on June 14: its 14th report, concerning domestic manufacturing capacity for a COVID-19 vaccine, and its 15th report, concerning blockchain technology. The committee also held one in camera meeting to view documents related to contracts for the development of Volkswagen’s new battery plant in Ontario. Furthermore, the committee continued its study of the development and support of the electronics, metals and plastics recycling industry and heard from 14 witnesses.

Membership (as of August 31, 2023)

Joël Lightbound (Chair), Rick Perkins (Vice-Chair), Sébastien Lemire (Vice-Chair), Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Andy Fillmore, Iqwinder Gaheer, Bernard Généreux, Viviane Lapointe, Brian Masse, Tony Van Bynen, Brad Vis, Ryan Williams

Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Expenditures.”

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports.”

Standing Committee on International Trade (CIIT)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on International Trade studies and reports on such matters as international trade policy, and the global trade and investment environment.

Summary of Committee Activity

During the period from April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee held 16 meetings. The committee completed clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-282, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management), and reported the Bill to the House without amendment on April 26. The committee’s ninth report, on potential trade impacts of the United States Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 on certain firms and workers in Canada, was presented to the House on May 10. Among other subjects, the committee studied non-tariff barriers in Canada’s existing and potential international trade agreements, hearing from 34 witnesses over six meetings. Finally, seven members of the committee travelled to Washington, D.C., in May for meetings with stakeholders and members of the United States House of Representatives. This visit was part of the committee’s study of potential trade impacts of the United States Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 on certain firms and workers in Canada. After members returned from Washington, the committee initiated a study of impacts of the Underused Housing Tax on Canadian border communities.

Membership (as of August 31, 2023)

Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Chair), Kyle Seeback (Vice-Chair), Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay (Vice-Chair), Chandra Arya, Tony Baldinelli, Richard Cannings, Colin Carrie, Anju Dhillon, Richard Martel, Wilson Miao, Terry Sheehan, Hon. Arif Virani

Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Expenditures.”

Travel Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Travel Expenditures.”

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports.”

Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights (JUST)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights studies the bills, policies, programs and spending of the Department of Justice and the six federal agencies related to its portfolio.

Summary of Committee Activity

From April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee studied Bill C-41, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, held five meetings, heard from 14 witnesses and reported the bill back with amendments. The committee continued its study of extradition law reform over the course of three meetings and presented a report to the House. The committee also studied Bill C-295, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (neglect of vulnerable adults) and reported it back with amendments. Additionally, the committee studied Bill S-224, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in persons), held four meetings, heard from 10 witnesses and reported the bill back with amendments. Lastly, the committee held one meeting to study the subject matter of the Main Estimates 2023–24, and during another meeting, it agreed to present a report to the House on the Taliban regime and human rights.

Membership (as of August 31, 2023)

Randeep Sarai (Chair), Hon. Rob Moore (Vice-Chair), Rhéal Éloi Fortin (Vice-Chair), Hon. Gary Anandasangaree, Élisabeth Brière, Larry Brock, Frank Caputo, Anju Dhillon, Lena Metlege Diab, Randall Garrison, Yasir Naqvi, Tako Van Popta

Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Expenditures.”

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports.”

Standing Committee on National Defence (NDDN)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on National Defence studies the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces, as well as the domestic, continental and international security environment.

Summary of Committee Activity

During the period of April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee received two briefing sessions on the subject of the war in Ukraine. The committee undertook a study of the military health system and the provision of health and transition services under the Canadian Forces Health Services Group, holding four meetings and hearing from 21 witnesses. The committee considered the Main Estimates 2023–24. The committee considered a draft report, adopted it and presented it as its fifth report, entitled The Cyber Defence of Canada, on June 21. The committee began a study of the impact of Canada’s procurement process on the Canadian Armed Forces. The committee also held one meeting on the Department of National Defence’s external monitor first status report. In August, committee members traveled to Estonia, Latvia, Poland and the United Kingdom in relation to the study of threat analysis affecting Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces’ operational readiness to meet those threats.

Membership (as of August 31, 2023)

Hon. John McKay (Chair), James Bezan (Vice-Chair), Christine Normandin (Vice-Chair), Darren Fisher, Cheryl Gallant, Pat Kelly, Shelby Kramp-Neuman, Emmanuella Lambropoulos, Lindsay Mathyssen, Bryan May, Jennifer O’Connell, Charles Sousa

Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Expenditures.”

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports.”

Standing Committee on Natural Resources (RNNR)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Natural Resources studies bills, government activities and expenditures, and issues related to Canada’s energy, forest, minerals and metals, and earth sciences sectors.

Summary of Committee Activity

The committee held 12 meetings between April 1 and August 31, 2023. The committee completed its study of creating a fair and equitable Canadian energy transformation and presented its 10th report on June 19. The committee also considered the Main Estimates 2023–24 and reported them back to the House on May 17. The committee completed its study of Federal Assistance for Various Natural Resources Industries, holding 11 meetings and hearing from 36 witnesses. The committee also received a briefing by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development. Finally, the committee began a study of the Canadian pulp and paper industry hearing from 16 witnesses and holding three meetings.

Membership (as of August 31, 2023)

John Aldag (Chair), Shannon Stubbs (Vice-Chair), Mario Simard (Vice-Chair), Charlie Angus, George Chahal, Julie Dabrusin, Earl Dreeshen, Ted Falk, Yvonne Jones, Viviane Lapointe, Jeremy Patzer, Francesco Sorbara

Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Expenditures.”

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports.”

Standing Committee on Official Languages (LANG)

Mandate

The mandate of the Standing Committee on Official Languages includes, among other matters, the review of official language policies and programs, including reports of the Commissioner of Official Languages.

Summary of Committee Activity

From April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee held eight meetings. On April 18, the committee reported Bill C-13, An Act to amend the Official Languages Act, to enact the Use of French in Federally Regulated Private Businesses Act and to make related amendments to other Acts, back to the House with amendments. The committee also continued its study of government measures to protect and promote French in Quebec and in Canada and presented its second report to the House on June 8. The committee commenced a study of increased francophone immigration to Canada and heard from 17 witnesses. Lastly, the committee commenced a study of the Official Language Commissioner’s 2022–23 annual report.

Membership (as of August 31, 2023)

René Arseneault (Chair), Joël Godin (Vice-Chair), Mario Beaulieu (Vice-Chair), Niki Ashton, Marc Dalton, Francis Drouin, Bernard Généreux, Marilyn Gladu, Angelo Iacono, Arielle Kayabaga, Patricia Lattanzio, Marc G. Serré

Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Expenditures.”

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports.”

Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs (PROC)

Mandate

The Procedure and House Affairs Committee studies and reports on the rules and practices of the House and its committees, electoral matters, questions of privilege, MP conflicts of interest, internal administration of the House, and services and facilities for MPs.

Summary of Committee Activity

During the period from April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee held 26 meetings. The committee concluded its studies of the Reports of the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, and Alberta. The Chair presented the Report on the Report of the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for the Province of Quebec, 2022, as well as the Report on the Report of the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for the Province of Alberta, 2022, on Wednesday, May 17. The Chair presented the Report on the Report of the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for the Province of British Columbia, 2022 on Wednesday, May 31. The Speaker and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities appeared on Tuesday, May 16, for the Main Estimates 2023–24. The Chair then reported the Main Estimates 2023–24 to the House on Wednesday, May 31. The committee continued its study of foreign election interference and presented a report on Wednesday, May 31. The committee began the study of the question of privilege related to the intimidation campaign against the Member for Wellington—Halton Hills and other Members. The Chair presented the Report on the Report of the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for the Province of Ontario, 2022, on Wednesday, June 7.

During this period, the subcommittee on Private Members’ Business (SMEM) met once to determine the votability of items recently placed on the order of precedence, following which the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs presented its 41st report on May 17. The report was deemed concurred in by the House upon its presentation.

Membership of PROC (as of August 31, 2023)

Hon. Bardish Chagger (Chair), John Nater (Vice-Chair), Marie-Hélène Gaudreau (Vice-Chair), Luc Berthold, Rachel Blaney, Blaine Calkins, Michael Cooper, Hon. Greg Fergus, Mark Gerretsen, Sherry Romanado, Ruby Sahota, Ryan Turnbull

Membership of SMEM (as of August 31, 2023)

Ruby Sahota (Chair), Luc Berthold, Marie-Hélène Gaudreau, Heather McPherson, Ryan Turnbull

Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Expenditures.”

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports.”

Standing Committee on Public Accounts (PACP)

Mandate

The mandate of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts is to review and report on the Public Accounts of Canada and all reports of the Auditor General of Canada.

Summary of Committee Activity

From April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee held 16 meetings, commenced eight studies and presented three reports to the House. The committee also considered the Main Estimates, 2023–24. From April 24 to June 22, 2023, the committee carried out a study on the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation, during which it heard from 10 witnesses. In June, the committee was granted House authorization to travel to Whitehorse, Yukon, in September to attend the Canadian Council of Public Accounts Committees and Canadian Council of Legislative Auditors Annual Conference.

Membership (as of August 31, 2023)

John Williamson (Chair), Jean Yip (Vice-Chair), Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné (Vice-Chair), Valerie Bradford, Blake Desjarlais, Stephen Ellis, Peter Fragiskatos, Michael Kram, Kelly McCauley, Brenda Shanahan, Maninder Sidhu

Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Expenditures.”

Travel Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Travel Expenditures.”

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports.”

Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security (SECU)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security reviews legislation, policies, programs and expenditure plans of government departments and agencies responsible for public safety and national security, policing and law enforcement, corrections and conditional release of federal offenders, emergency management, crime prevention and the protection of Canada’s borders.

Summary of Committee Activity

From April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee met 12 times. It completed its study on the effects of the withdrawn amendments (G-4 and G-46) to Bill C-21, An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms). The committee then continued its study of Bill C-21 and reported the Bill back to the House with amendments on May 15. The committee also heard from the Chair of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians on the topic of his 2021 annual report. Lastly, the committee commenced its study of Bill C-20, An Act establishing the Public Complaints and Review Commission and amending certain Acts and statutory instruments, and heard testimony from various organizations and individuals.

Membership (as of August 31, 2023)

Ron McKinnon (Chair), Raquel Dancho (Vice-Chair), Kristina Michaud (Vice-Chair), Paul Chiang, Pam Damoff, Iqwinder Gaheer, Peter Julian, Dane Lloyd, Glen Motz, Taleeb Noormohamed, Peter Schiefke, Doug Shipley

Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Expenditures.”

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports.”

Standing Committee on Science and Research (SRSR)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Science and Research studies all matters relating to science and research, including any reports of the Chief Science Advisor.

Summary of Committee Activity

From April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee met 14 times. On April 21, Kirsty Duncan resigned as Chair of the committee and Lloyd Longfield was elected the new Chair on April 25. The committee continued its study of support for the commercialization of intellectual property and provided drafting instructions for a report. The committee began its study of the government of Canada’s graduate scholarship and post-doctoral fellowship programs, and met eight times to receive testimony and then provided drafting instructions for a report. Additionally, the committee considered draft reports for the study of international moonshot programs, as well as on research and scientific publication in French. The committee’s fourth report, entitled Pursuing a Canadian Moonshot Program, was presented to the House on June 6, and the committee’s fifth report, entitled Revitalizing Research and Scientific Publication in French in Canada, was presented to the House on June 15. On June 20, the committee began a study of the use of federal government research and development grants, funds, and contributions by Canadian universities and research institutions in partnerships with entities connected to the People’s Republic of China, and another study of long-term impacts of pay gaps experienced by different genders and equity-seeking groups among faculty at Canadian universities.

Membership (as of August 31, 2023)

Lloyd Longfield (Chair), Corey Tochor (Vice-Chair), Maxime Blanchette-Joncas (Vice-Chair), Valerie Bradford, Richard Cannings, Chad Collins, Lena Metlege Diab, Stéphane Lauzon, Ben Lobb, Dan Mazier, Gerald Soroka, Charles Sousa

Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Expenditures.”

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports.”

Standing Committee on the Status of Women (FEWO)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on the Status of Women studies the policies, programs, expenditures and legislation of departments and agencies, including the Department for Women and Gender Equality, that conduct work related to the status of women.

Summary of Committee Activity

During the period of April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee held 17 meetings. The committee continued its study of human trafficking of women, girls and gender diverse people, hearing from a total of 55 witnesses on the matter and receiving 57 briefs. As part of this study, the committee travelled to Vancouver, British Columbia; Mississauga, Ontario; Brampton, Ontario; Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Halifax, Nova Scotia; and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, to meet with community organizations, government representatives and other individuals to gain a greater understanding of the issues and the programs, services and resources available to women, girls and gender diverse people in Canada who are affected by human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation. During this period, the committee also completed its study of women and girls in sport and presented its seventh report, entitled Time to Listen to Survivors: Taking Action Towards Creating a Safe Sport Environment for all Athletes in Canada, to the House on June 14. In addition, the committee undertook studies of the Main Estimates 2023–24 and menstrual equity in Canada.

Membership (as of August 31, 2023)

Karen Vecchio (Chair), Sonia Sidhu (Vice-Chair), Andréanne Larouche (Vice-Chair), Michelle Ferreri, Leah Gazan, Emmanuella Lambropoulos, Anna Roberts, Marc G. Serré, Hon. Jenna Sudds, Anita Vandenbeld, Dominique Vien

Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Expenditures.”

Travel Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Travel Expenditures.”

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports.”

Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (TRAN)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities primarily studies the legislation, policies and programs, and other issues of national importance related to transportation, infrastructure, and Canadian cities and communities, as well as the operations of Transport Canada and Infrastructure Canada.

Summary of Committee Activity

During the period of April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee held 14 meetings. The committee began its study of the role of McKinsey & Company in the creation and the beginnings of the Canada Infrastructure Bank. The committee held two meetings to study the Main Estimates 2023–24, as well as the Supplementary Estimates (C) 2022–23. Furthermore, the committee commenced a study on adapting infrastructure to face climate change and heard from 26 witnesses in four meetings. The committee presented its 10th report, entitled Strengthening Air Passenger Rights in Canada, on April 18, after holding ten meetings and hearing from 40 witnesses on the subject. The committee also presented three additional reports: its 11th report, on the impact of commercial shipping on shoreline erosion; its 12th report, on the Main Estimates 2023–24; and its 13th report, entitled Improving Bus Connectivity in Canada.

Membership (as of August 31, 2023)

Peter Schiefke (Chair), Mark Strahl (Vice-Chair), Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Vice-Chair), Taylor Bachrach, Vance Badawey, George Chahal, Angelo Iacono, Annie Koutrakis, Chris Lewis, Leslyn Lewis, Dan Muys, Churence Rogers

Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Expenditures.”

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports.”

Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs (ACVA)

Mandate

The Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs examines all matters relating to the mandate, management and operation of the Department of Veterans Affairs and of the Veterans Review and Appeal Board.

Summary of Committee Activity

Between April 1 and August 31, 2023, the committee held a total of 15 meetings and presented one report. The committee continued its study on the experience of women veterans. It completed its study of the impact of the rehabilitation contract on the role of the case manager and quality of service, and presented its report to the House on June 14. The committee also commenced its study of the backlog at the Veterans Review and Appeal Board.

Membership (as of August 31, 2023)

Emmanuel Dubourg (Chair), Blake Richards (Vice-Chair), Luc Desilets (Vice-Chair), Rachel Blaney, Sean Casey, Terry Dowdall, Wilson Miao, Churence Rogers, Darrell Samson, Fraser Tolmie, Hon. Rechie Valdez, Cathay Wagantall

Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Expenditures.”

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports.”

Liaison Committee (LIAI)

Mandate

The Liaison Committee deliberates on administrative matters relating to the standing committee system. The main responsibility of the Liaison Committee is to apportion funds to standing committees from the money allocated for that purpose by the Board of Internal Economy.

Summary of Committee Activity

During the period of April 1 to August 31, 2023, the committee met once. It adopted its sixth report, entitled Committee Activities and Expenditures—April 1, 2022—March 31, 2023, which was presented to the House on June 13.

During the same period, the Subcommittee on Committee Budgets (SBLI) held two meetings to consider travel proposals and budgets.

Membership of LIAI (as of August 31, 2023)

Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Chair), Karen Vecchio (Vice-Chair), Dan Albas, John Aldag, René Arseneault, Jenica Atwin, Kody Blois, John Brassard, Sean Casey, Hon. Bardish Chagger, Emmanuel Dubourg, Ali Ehsassi, Peter Fonseca, Hon. Hedy Fry, Angelo Iacono, Joël Lightbound, Lloyd Longfield, Kelly McCauley, Ken McDonald, Hon. John McKay, Ron McKinnon, Robert J. Morrissey, Randeep Sarai, Francis Scarpaleggia, Peter Schiefke, John Williamson, Salma Zahid

Membership of SBLI (as of August 31, 2023)

Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Chair), Karen Vecchio, John Brassard, Peter Fonseca, Robert J. Morrissey, Salma Zahid

Expenditures (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Expenditures.”

Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports (April 1 to August 31, 2023)

For general information on the following table, see the “Note to Reader—Meetings, Witnesses, Briefs and Reports.”