The House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women tabled its report entitled Surviving Abuse and Building Resilience—A Study of Canada’s Systems of Shelters and Transition Houses Serving Women and Children Affected by Violence. The committee makes 20 recommendations to provide guidance to the Government of Canada on measures that could be implemented to … Read more
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights embarked on its study regarding online hate. The Committee is seeking Canadians’ views on how potential amendments to the Canadian Human Rights Act, the Criminal Code, or any other act, could help stem the propagation of hateful acts and the enticement of hatred through racism, … Read more
Liberal MP Bill Casey (Cumberland-Colchester, N.S.), Chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health, presented the Committee’s 23rd report today entitled, A Diabetes Strategy for Canada. The Committee’s study started last spring and concluded this winter. It focused on both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. In presenting the report in the House, Casey said, “I want … Read more
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights began its study on the criminalization of non-disclosure of HIV status. Canadian individuals and organizations are invited to submit briefs to the Committee to express their views on the criminalization of HIV non-disclosure. The full release is available online. Call 613-996-1553.
Launched in August 2015, Operation HONOUR signaled a directive from Canada’s military leadership to change the culture in the Forces and stop inappropriate sexual behaviour. However, although it increased awareness of inappropriate sexual behaviour within the Forces, the Operation had a fragmented approach to victim support as well as unintended consequences that slowed its progress, … Read more
Speaker of the House of Commons Geoff Regan (Halifax West, N.S.) and Chair of the Board of Internal Economy, announced that the Members’ Expenditures Report and the House Officers’ Expenditures Report for the third quarter of 2018–2019 as well as the Public Registry of Designated Travellers as at December 31, 2018, are available online. Call 613-995-7882.
Liberal MP Judy A. Sgro (Humber River-Black Creek, Ont.), Chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, presented a report entitled Assessing the Impact of Aircraft Noise in the Vicinity of Major Canadian Airports. The report contains 16 recommendations to the federal government that would reduce the impact of aircraft noise … Read more
Liberal MP Denis Paradis (Brome–Missisquoi, Que.), Chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Official Languages, tabled a report entitled Making the Most of the Action Plan for Official Languages 2018–2023: Investing in Our Future. The full release is available online. Call 613-947-8891.
Motions calling for February 22 to be designated National Human Trafficking Awareness Day were put on notice in the Senate and House of Commons by Senator Dan Christmas and Conservative MP Arnold Viersen (Peace River-Westlock, Alta.). Viersen stated “We recognize that one of the most critical steps in fighting this form of modern slavery is awareness. Whether … Read more
Liberal MP Vance Badawey (Niagara Centre, Ont.), member of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, presented an interim report entitled For the Establishment of a Canadian Transportation and Logistics Strategy. “On behalf of the committee, I want to thank the witnesses for sharing their experiences and recommendations. The presentations highlighted the significant … Read more
