SRSR Committee Meeting
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Minutes of Proceedings
It was agreed, — That the clerk of the committee reiterate the committee’s invitation to the Minister of Industry, the Minister of Health and members of the Canada Research Coordinating Committee, to appear before it in relation to the study of the mission, mandate, role, structure and financing of the new capstone research funding organization announced in Budget 2024.
It was agreed, — That, pursuant to standing order 108(3)(i), the committee study antimicrobial resistance (AMR), including (i) resistant organisms, (ii) what is driving an increase in AMR, (iii) clinical and economic impacts of AMR in Canada, and (iv) what is needed to support research for new antimicrobial agents, nonpharmacological strategies to eliminate or modify AMR bacteria, new methods of antibacterial drug identification and strategies that neutralize virulence factors, and that the committee allocate a minimum of six meetings to this study, and that the committee report its findings to the House.
At 4:29 p.m., the meeting was suspended.
At 4:31 p.m., the meeting resumed.
It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(i), the Committee undertake a study on the impact that the various criteria for awarding federal funding have on research excellence in Canada; that the Committee evaluate whether the criteria used are still appropriate within the evaluation committees, allow for the achievement of program objectives, strengthen the development of knowledge, and contribute to innovation, research, and science in Canada; that the Committee assess whether modifications should be made to these criteria. Furthermore, that the Committee devote at least four meetings to this study and report its findings to the House.
At 4:49 p.m., the meeting was suspended.
At 4:54 p.m., the meeting resumed.
It was agreed, — That, the study of the impact of the criteria for awarding federal funding on research excellence in Canada be the next study undertaken by the committee.
It was agreed, — That, in relation to the committee’s study of the impact of the criteria for awarding federal funding on research excellence in Canada, members be invited to submit their initial list of proposed witnesses to the clerk no later than Friday, November 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (ET).
The committee resumed consideration of a draft report.
At 5:22 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.