Members of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans will visit coastal communities in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Quebec to assess social, economic and environmental impacts of marine protected areas in the region. As part of its study on MPAs, the Committee wishes to ensure that all traditional uses and values … Read more
As part of its study on the priorities of Canadian stakeholders having an interest in bilateral and trilateral trade among Canada, the United States and Mexico, the House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade travelled to Columbus, Ohio and Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 27–29 September 2017. Liberal MP Mark Eyking (Sydney-Victoria, N.S.), Chair of the Committee, said: “Canada … Read more
Liberal MP Wayne Easter (Malpeque, PEI), Chair of the House Finance Committee, issued the following statement: “Members of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance will be travelling throughout Canada during the weeks of 2 and 16 October in order to hear from individuals and groups about their budgetary priorities. In particular, witnesses should … Read more
The Subcommittee on International Human Rights of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development has closely followed the plight of Myanmar’s one million stateless Rohingya Muslims, who continue to be denied citizenship, freedom of movement, access to the most basic services as well as the freedom to worship publicly. The subcommittee … Read more
The Chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance, Liberal MP Wayne Easter (Malpeque, PEI), announced the Committee’s hearing schedule as it continues its consultations in advance of the 2018 federal budget. Easter stated “The Committee will begin its pre-budget hearings on 19 September 2017, and will travel across the country to hear … Read more
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities has begun a new study: “Advancing Inclusion and Quality of Life for Canadian Seniors.” The Committee agreed to conduct the study after Motion 106, entitled “Seniors,” proposed by Liberal MP Marc Serré (Nickel Belt, Ont.), … Read more
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development examined Bill S-226, the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law), and unanimously agreed to report the bill back to the House of Commons with amendments. As part of its clause-by-clause consideration of Bill S-226, the Committee agreed to several technical amendments aimed at … 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 Economic Security of Women in Canada. The Committee will be examining how to improve women’s economic security and ensure the equal participation of women in the Canadian economy. The Committee requests that … Read more
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities tabled its report entitled: Aviation Safety in Canada. The Committee identifies 17 recommendations to the Government of Canada that will ensure Canada’s remains a global leader and innovator in aviation safety performance. The full release is available online. Call 613-996-4663.
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development presented a report calling on the federal government to strengthen the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 to provide greater protection to human and environmental health from toxic substances. Entitled Healthy Environment, Healthy Canadians, Healthy Economy: Strengthening the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, the report calls on the government to … Read more
