The House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development commenced its study on Clean Growth and Climate Change in Canada: International Leadership on 16 October 2018. The Committee invites interested individuals and groups to participate by providing written submissions on these topics. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-5023. The Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology has … Read more
Speaker of the House of Commons Geoff Regan (Halifax West, N.S.) unveil the official portrait of Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.), 35th Speaker of the House of Commons, at a ceremony in his honour. The portrait is the work of artist Juan Carlos Martinez. Call 613-995-7882.
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs will travel to the Northwest Territories from October 21 to 24, 2018, to meet with the Canadian Rangers. This trip is the second part of the study on needs and issues specific to Indigenous veterans began in the spring. The full release is available online. Call 613-944-9354.
During the week of October 15-19, 2018, members of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans will visit coastal communities in British Columbia, Manitoba, and Ontario to assess the current state of Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s small craft harbours in the region. As part of its study on small craft harbours, the … Read more
Speaker of the House of Commons Geoff Regan (Halifax West, N.S.) confirmed that the Board took note of the findings of both the Final Investigation Report and the Report of the Appeal Panel concerning the allegations made against Independent MP Darshan Kang (Calgary Skyview, Alta.). This review occurred during the in-camera portion of the October 4, 2018 … Read more
A 2006 independent analysis concluded that maintaining and repairing the existing Champlain Bridge over its remaining service life would cost more than the investment needed to build a new bridge by 2020. Nevertheless, the Government of Canada only announced the project to replace the bridge in 2011, according to a report of the Standing Committee … Read more
The House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women invites the public to submit written briefs for the committee’s study on the network of shelters and transition houses serving women and children affected by violence against women and intimate partner violence. The committee’s study will examine: the current gap between the need for and … Read more
Global Affairs Canada provided good service during crises, including online travel advisories, but needs to improve how it serves Canadians who run into trouble with foreign authorities, as well as those who face a higher risk of difficulty while travelling abroad. In addition, the Department was deficient in mandatory cyclical reviews, as well as assessing … Read more
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration travelled to Tanzania and Uganda in June 2018 to understand how Canada can improve its own visa application processes and to learn about the realities of displaced persons who claim asylum while living in settlements or urban settings. In the fall, the Committee hopes to … Read more
“As announced on 11 September 2018, members of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance will be travelling throughout Eastern Canada during the week of 1 October in order to hear from individuals and groups about their priorities for the next budget. We encourage witnesses to focus remarks on economic growth and how to … Read more
