It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study regarding environmental contamination in the vicinity of the Transport Canada-owned dock in Fort Chipewyan, Alberta and the risks it poses to the health and safety of local Indigenous communities;

That the committee dedicate four hours of testimony to the topic;

That the committee invite the following witnesses to testify:

- Mikisew Crew First Nation Chief, Billy-Joe Tuccaro, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Chief, Allan Adam, and Fort Chipewyan Cree Metis Nation President, Kendrick Cardinal;

- The Minister of Transport; Minister of Indigenous Services; and Minister of Environment;

- Independent experts including Mandy Olsgard, toxicological advisor for the affected Indigenous communities;

- Officials from Transport Canada, Environment Canada and Indigenous Services Canada;

And that, following the conclusion of the study, the committee communicate its findings and recommendations in a letter to the Government of Canada, and request an official response thereto.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $22,700, for the study of environmental contamination in the vicinity of the dock in Fort Chipewyan, be adopted.

The committee commenced consideration of a draft report.

At 4:14 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 4:16 p.m., the meeting resumed.