June's key legislative developments in Ottawa
June's key legislative developments in Ottawa
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Today’s issue of Queen Street Analytics covers June’s key legislative developments in Ottawa, with updates on bills that sit in committee, bills that went through first, second or third reading in the House and the Senate, and bills that received royal assent and became law.
Table of Contents (by file):
Energy, Environment and Resources
Agriculture and Forestry
Transport and Infrastructure
Finance, Banking, Commerce
Industry, Technology, Science
Indigenous Peoples
International Trade and Foreign Affairs
National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs
Fisheries and Oceans
Health
Social Development, Culture, Citizenship, Languages
Highlights (by file):
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1. Energy, Environment and Resources
First Reading in the House
Bill C-393 (amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (electronic products recycling program)): first reading completed on June 7.
Bill C-73 (Nature Accountability Act): first reading completed on June 13.
Bill C-402 (amend the Marine Liability Act (national strategy respecting pollution caused by shipping container spills)): first reading completed on June 13.
Bill C-396 (Stopping the Tax on the Carbon Tax Act): first reading completed on June 12.
First Reading in the Senate
Bill C-317 (First Nations Clean Water Act): first reading completed on June 6.
Second Reading in the Senate
Bill C-49 (amend the Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act and the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts): second reading completed on June 6.
Royal Assent
Bill C-226 (National Strategy Respecting Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice Act): received royal assent on June 20
House-Committee on Natural Resources (RNNR)
Study on Canada's Electricity Grid and Network
2 meetings held in June. In total, 4 meetings held since May.
3 new briefs submitted in June by Coalition for Responsible Energy Development in New Brunswick, Ontario Power Generator Inc. In total, 5 briefs submitted since May by Electro-Federation Canada.
8 witnesses appeared in June from Capital Power, Energy Storage Canada, EverWind Fuels, Geothermal Canada, Greengate Power Corporation, WaterPower Canada, Western Copper and Gold. In total, 21 witnesses appeared since May.
House Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development (ENVI)
Study on Freshwater in Canada
3 meetings held in June. In total, 24 meetings held since since October 2023.
2 new briefs submitted in April by Chemistry Industry Association of Canada, Government of Yukon. In total, 53 briefs submitted by: ALUS, Aqua Action, AquaAction, Arctic Research Foundation, Assembly of First Nations, Atlantic First Nations Water Authority Inc., Canadian Cattle Association, Canadian Coalition for Healthy Waters, Canadian Environmental Law Association, Canadian Water and Wastewater Association, Canadian Water Quality Association, Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources, Charlie, Eddy, Coalition Navigation, Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, Council of the Great Lakes Region, DataStream, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Environmental Defence Canada, EPCOR Utilities Inc., Fédération de l’UPA Outaouais-Laurentides, Forest Products Association of Canada, Fondation Rivières, Forum for Leadership on Water, Foresight Canada, Greengate Power Corporation, International Association for Great Lakes Research, International Association of Hydrogeologists, International Joint Commission (Canadian Section), International Observatory on Nature’s Rights, Laki, A. G., Living Lakes Canada, Olsgard, Mandy, Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, Ottawa River Institute, Ottawa Riverkeeper, Réseau Environnement, Réseau québécois sur les eaux souterraines, Sanexen Environmental Services Inc., Surfrider Foundation Canada, Syngenta Canada Inc., T. Bjornson & Associates Consulting Inc., United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Water Rangers, We the Nuclear Free North, Wrona, Frederick J., York Region Environmental Alliance
15 witnesses appeared in June from Canada Water Agency, Department of the Environment, Government of Alberta, Government of British Columbia, Government of Prince Edward Island, Government of the Northwest Territories, Government of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Government of Yukon, Water Security Agency. In total, 179 witnesses appeared since October 2023.
Study on Profits and Emissions Reduction Efforts in Canada's Oil and Gas Industry
2 meetings held in June. No previous meetings.
1 new briefs submitted in June by Suncor Energy. No previous briefs submitted.
5 witnesses appeared in June from Cenovus Energy Inc., Enbridge Inc., Imperial Oil Limited, Shell Canada Limited, Suncor Energy Inc. No witnesses appeared previously.
Study on Environment and Climate Impacts Related to the Canadian Financial System
2 meetings held in June. In total, 4 meetings held since May.
No briefs submitted.
5 witnesses appeared in June from BMO Financial Group, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, TD Bank Group. In total, 29 witnesses appeared since May.
2. Agriculture and Forestry
First Reading in the House
Bill C-406 (National Framework for Food Price Transparency Act): first reading was completed on June 19.
Bill C-407 (National Livestock Brand of Canada Act): first reading completed on June 19.
House Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food (AGRI)
Study on Issues Relating to the Horticultural Sector
2 meetings held in June. In total, 7 meetings held since February.
No briefs submitted in June. In total, 4 briefs submitted since Apri from Canada Organic Trade Association, Canadian Biotechnology Action Network, Farmers for Climate Change, National Farmers Union.
No witnesses appeared in June. In total, 29 witnesses appeared since February.
3. Transport and Infrastructure
First Reading in the Senate
Bill S-287 (amend the Canada Transportation Act (interswitching)): first reading completed on June 20.
Third Reading in the Senate
Bill S-273 (Chignecto Isthmus Dykeland System Act): third reading completed on June 11.
House Committee on Transport, Infrastructure (TRAN)
Study on Projects of High Frequency Rail Between Quebec City and Toronto, Between Calgary and Banff, and Between Calgary and Edmonton
2 meetings held in June. In total, 10 meetings held since September 2023.
No briefs submitted in June. In total, 4 briefs submitted since February from City of Drummondville, City of Montréal, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, International Transport Workers' Federation.
No witnesses appeared in June. In total, 33 witnesses appeared since September 2023.
Study on Competition Act and Air Travel in Northern, Rural, and Remote Communities of Canada
3 meetings held in June. In total, 4 meetings held since May.
No briefs submitted.
15 witnesses appeared in June from Air Transport Association of Canada, Alliance de l'industrie touristique du Québec, Arctic Aviation, Canadian Airports Council, Canadian Union of Public Employees, City of Prince Rupert, Department of Transport, Gander International Airport Authority, Keewatin Air LP, National Airlines Council of Canada, North Star Air Ltd., Propair Inc. In total, 23 witnesses appeared since May.
Senate Committee on Transport and Comms (TRCM)
Bill S-269
An Act respecting a national framework on advertising for sports betting
2 meetings held in June. No previous meetings.
7 briefs submitted in June from Canadian Football League, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. No previous briefs submitted.
11 witnesses appeared in June from Air Transport Association of Canada, Alliance de l'industrie touristique du Québec, Arctic Aviation, Canadian Airports Council, Canadian Union of Public Employees, City of Prince Rupert, Department of Transport, Gander International Airport Authority, Keewatin Air LP, National Airlines Council of Canada, North Star Air Ltd., Propair Inc. No witnesses appeared previously.
4. Finance, Banking, Commerce
First Reading in the House
Bill C-401 (amend the Income Tax Act (northern residents deduction)): first reading completed on June 13.
Bill C-403 (amend the Income Tax Act and the Canada Pension Plan (deeming provision)): first reading completed on June 13.
Bill C-400 (Framework on the Access to and Use of Cash Act): first reading completed on June 13.
Bill C-397 (amend the Excise Tax Act and the Department of Employment and Social Development Act): first reading completed on June 12.
Bill C-410 (amend the Income Tax Act (campgrounds)): first reading completed on June 19.
Bill S-258 (amend the Canada Revenue Agency Act (reporting on unpaid income tax)): first reading completed on June 19.
Royal Assemt
Bill C-74 (Appropriation Act No. 2, 2024-25): received royal assent on June 20
Bill C-75 (Appropriation Act No. 3, 2024-25): received royal assent on June 20
House Committee on Finance (FINA)
Bill C-69
An Act to Implement Certain Provisions of the Budget Tabled in Parliament on April 16, 2024
2 meetings held in June. In total, 4 meetings held since May.
8 briefs submitted in June from Canadian Consumer Finance Association, Canadian Council for Refugees, Canadian Credit Union Association, Convenience Industry Council of Canada, Imperial Tobacco Canada Limited, Northumberland County Housing Corporation, Union des consommateurs, Union québécoise des microdistilleries. In total, 9 briefs submitted since May from Canadian Association of Energy Contractors.
23 witnesses appeared in June from Canada Revenue Agency, Canadian Nuclear Association, Centre for Future Work, Coalition for Healthy School Food, Convenience Industry Council of Canada, First Nations Finance Authority, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Natural Health Products Protection Association, Nature Canada, Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada, Unifor, Yves Giroux. In total, 120 witnesses appeared since May.
Study on Policy Decisions and Market Forces That Have Led to Increases in the Cost of Buying or Renting a Home in Canada
2 meeting held in June. In total, 12 meetings held since September 2023
No briefs submitted in June. In total, 5 briefs submitted since November 2023 from Canadian Alliance of Student Associations, Desjardins Group, Forest Products Association of Canada, Pomeroy, Steve, West Neighbourhood House.
9 witnesses appeared in June from BMO Bank of Montreal, Corporation des propriétaires immobiliers du Québec, Office of the Superinenvirtendent of Financial Institutions, Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, St. Michael's Homes, TD Bank Group. In total, 62 witnesses appeared since September 2023.
Study on Changes to Capital Gains and Corresponding Measures Announced in Budget 2024
1 meeting held in June. No previous meetings.
1 brief submitted in June from Canadian Federation of Independent Business. No previous briefs submitted.
7 witnesses appeared in June from Canadian Labour Congress, Centre for Future Work, Canadians for Tax Fairness, Wheat Growers Association. No previous witnesses.
Senate Committee Banking, Commerce, Economy (BANC)
The subject matter of those elements contained in Divisions 11, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 33, 41 and 42 of Part 4, and in Subdivision A of Division 34 of Part 4 of Bill C-69
An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 16, 2024
1 meeting held in June. In total, 5 meetings held since May.
3 briefs submitted in June by Canadian Consumer Finance Association, Competition Bureau Canada, Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institution. In total, 9 briefs submitted since May by ACORN Canada, Canadian Credit Union Association, Canadian Lenders Association, Competition Bureau Canada, Financial Data and Technology Association of North America.
No witnesses appeared in June. In total, 39 witnesses submitted since May.
5. Industry, Technology, Science
First Reading in the House
Bill C-409 (Fairness for Flight Attendants Act): first reading completed on June 19.
Second Reading in the House
Bill S-6 (respecting regulatory modernization): second reading completed on June 19.
Second Reading in the Senate
Bill S-280 (national framework on sickle cell disease): second reading completed on June 4.
Bill S-282 (national strategy for children and youth in Canada): second reading completed on June 4.
Third Reading in the Senate
Bill S-244 (amend the Department of Employment and Social Development Act and the Employment Insurance Act (Employment Insurance Council)): third reading completed on June 18.
Royal Assent
Bill S-288 (amend the Telecommunications Act (transparent and accurate broadband services information)): received royal assent on June 20.
House Committee on Industry and Technology (INDU)
Study on Sustainable Development Technology Canada
1 meeting held in June. In total, 7 meetings held since November 2023.
No briefs submitted.
7 witnesses appeared in June from Canada Cleantech Alliance, Smarter Alloys Inc. In total, 19 witnesses appeared since November 2023.
Bill C-352
An Act to amend the Competition Act and the Competition Tribunal Act
4 meetings held in June. No previous meetings.
1 brief submitted from the Canadian Bar Association, Competition Law and Foreign Investment Review Section. No previous briefs submitted.
17 witnesses appeared in June from Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project, Competition Bureau Canada, Department of Industry, OpenMedia, Quebecor Media Inc., The Canadian Bar Association, Videotron Ltd. No witnesses appeared previously.
Senate Committee on Science and Technology (SOCI)
Bill C-50
An Act respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic growth in a net-zero economy
4 meetings held in June. No previous meetings.
18 briefs submitted in June from Blue Green Canada, Canadian Labour Congress, Canadian Renewable Energy Association, David Suzuki Foundation, Ecojustice Canada, Environmental Defence Canada, International Institute for Sustainable Development, International Union of Operating Engineers, National Association of Women and the Law, National Union of Public and General Employees, Oxfam Canada, Palette Skills, Pembina Institute, Young Energy Infrastructure Professionals. No briefs previously submitted.
21 witnesses appeared in June from Blue Green Canada, Canada's Building Trades Unions, Canadian Federation of Agriculture, Canadian Labour Congress, Canadian Renewable Energy Association, Climate Action Network Canada, Department of Justice Canada, Electricity Human Resources Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada, First Nations Major Projects Coalition, Fort Nelson First Nation, Indigenous Clean Energy, Indigenous Resource Network, International Union of Operating Engineers, Leduc County, Natural Resources Canada, Pembina Institute. No previous witnesses appeared.
Bill C-58
An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Canada Industrial Relations Board Regulations, 2012
4 meetings held in June. No previous meetings.
18 briefs submitted in June from Blue Green Canada, Canadian Labour Congress, Canadian Renewable Energy Association, David Suzuki Foundation, Ecojustice Canada, Environmental Defence Canada, International Institute for Sustainable Development, International Union of Operating Engineers, National Association of Women and the Law, National Union of Public and General Employees, Oxfam Canada, Palette Skills, Pembina Institute, Young Energy Infrastructure Professionals. No briefs previously submitted.
26 witnesses appeared in June from Alberta Federation of Labour, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Federation of Agriculture, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, Canadian Labour Congress, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, Centre for Future Work, Employment and Social Development Canada, Federally Regulated Employers, Transportation and Communications, International Longshore and Warehouse Union, Montreal Economic Institute, Quebec Employers' Council, Teamsters Canada, Unifor, United Steelworkers Union. No previous witnesses appeared.
6. Indigenous Peoples
Second Reading in the House
Bill C-61 (First Nations Clean Water Act): second reading completed on June 6.
Bill S-16 (Haida Nation Recognition Act): second reading completed on June 19.
House Committee on Indigenous/Northern Affairs (INAN)
Study on Report 2, Housing in First Nations Communities, 2024 Reports 2 to 4 of the Auditor General of Canada
1 meeting held in June. In total, 2 meetings held since April.
No briefs submitted.
7 witnesses appeared in June from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Department of Indigenous Services. In total, 8 witnesses appeared since April from Office of the Auditor General.
Study on Report 3, First Nations and Inuit Policing Program, 2024 Reports 2 to 4 of the Auditor General of Canada
1 meeting held in April. In total, 2 meetings held since April.
No briefs submitted.
5 witnesses appeared in June from Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Royal Canadian Mounted Police. In total, 1 witness appeared since April from Office of the Auditor General.
Study on Tax Revenues from Businesses on First Nations Territories
2 meetings held in June. In total, 4 meetings held since May.
No briefs submitted.
6 witnesses appeared in June from Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians, Canadian Council for Indigenous Business, First Nations University of Canada, Gwich'in Tribal Council, National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association. In total, 23 witnesses appeared since May.
Bill C-61
An Act Respecting Water, Source Water, Drinking Water, Wastewater and Related Infrastructure on First Nation Lands
3 meetings held in June. No previous meetings.
No briefs submitted.
18 witnesses appeared in June from Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador, Atlantic First Nations Water Authority Inc., Blackfoot Confederacy First Nations, Department of Indigenous Services, Department of Justice, Kainai Tribe, Piikani Nation, Siksika Nation, Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation. No witnesses appeared previously.
Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples (APPA)
The subject matter of those elements contained in Divisions 25 and 26 of Part 4 of Bill C-69, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 16, 2024
1 meeting held in June. In total, 2 meetings were held since May.
In total, 69 briefs were submitted since May 2, 2022
No briefs submitted.
6 witnesses appeared in June from Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, National Family and Survivors Circle, Public Safety Canada, Union of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq. In total, 10 witnesses appeared since May.
7. International Trade and Foreign Affairs
Second Reading in the House
Bill C-353 (Foreign Hostage Takers Accountability Act): second reading completed on June 5.
House Committee on International Trade (CIIT)
Study on Free Trade Negotiations Between Canada and Ecuadors
2 meetings held in June. In total, 5 meetings have been held since February.
No briefs submitted in June. In total, 2 briefs submitted since February from Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance, Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
No witnesses appeared in June. In total, 20 witnesses appeared since February.
Study on 2026 CUSMA Review
4 meetings held in June. In total, 5 meetings have been held since May.
3 briefs submitted in June from Canada West Foundation, Chemistry Industry Association of Canada, Engineers Canada. No briefs submitted previously.
25 witnesses appeared in June from Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association, Brookings Institution, Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance, Canadian Cattle Association, Canadian Labour Congress, Canadian Produce Marketing Association, Canadian Trucking Alliance, Cereals Canada, Council of Canadians, Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Department of Employment and Social Development, Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, Digital Media Association, Fisheries Council of Canada, GT and Company Executive Advisors, National Cattle Feeders' Association, Quebec Network for Inclusive Globalization, U.S. Chamber of Commerce. In total, 34 witnesses appeared since May.
Study on The Duty-Free Industry in Canada
1 meeting held in June. No meetings previously held.
No briefs submitted.
No witnesses appeared.
House Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development (FAAE)
Study on Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps and Current Situation in Iran
3 meetings held in June. No meetings held previously.
1 brief submitted in June as an individual. No briefs submitted previously.
14 witnesses appeared in June from Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims, Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Iranian Justice Collective, Kiaxar Inc., Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights, United Against Nuclear Iran. No witnesses appeared previously.
Study on Canada’s Approach to Africa
No meetings held in June. In total, 8 meetings held since April.
1 brief submitted in June from Islamic Relief Canada. In total, 7 briefs submitted in April from Canadian Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders, Food for the Hungry, Humanity and Inclusion Canada, International Rescue Committee, SOCODEVI.
No witnesses appeared in June. In total, 40 witnesses appeared since April.
Study on Appointment of Carolyn Bennett as Canada's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark
1 meeting held in June. No meetings held previously.
No briefs submitted.
2 witnesses appeared in June from Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development. No witnesses appeared previously.
Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade (AEFA)
The subject matter of those elements contained in Divisions 6, 7, 8 and 9 of Part 4 of Bill C-69, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 16, 2024
1 meeting held in June. In total, 2 meetings were held since May.
No briefs submitted.
No witnesses appeared in June. In total, 6 witnesses appeared since May.
8. National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs
First Reading in the Senate
Bill C-26 (respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts): first reading completed on June 19.
Second Reading in the Senate
Bill C-20 (Public Complaints and Review Commission Act): second reading completed on June 20.
House Committee on Public Safety and National Security (SECU)
Bill C-70
An Act Respecting Countering Foreign Interference
5 meetings held in June. In total, 6 meetings held since May.
13 briefs submitted in June by B'nai Brith Canada, Canada-Hong Kong Link, Canadian Civil Liberties Association, Centre for International Governance Innovation, Chinese Canadian Concern Group on the Chinese Communist Party’s Human Rights Violation, Democracy Watch, Falun Gong Human Rights Group, Human Rights Action Group, International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group, U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities, Universities Canada. No briefs submitted previously.
45 witnesses appeared in June from Business Council of Canada, Canada-Hong Kong Link, Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Centre for International Governance Innovation, Department of Justice, Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group, National Council of Canadian Muslims, Office of the Intelligence Commissioner, Privy Council Office, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, World Sikh Organization of Canada. In total, 52 witnesses appeared since May.
House Committee on National Defence (NDDN)
Study on Defence Policy Update
1 meeting held in June. In total, 2 meetings held since April.
No briefs submitted
5 witnesses appeared in June from Canadian Global Affairs Institute, CDA Institute, Conference of Defence Association. In total, 10 witnesses appeared since April.
Study on Space Defence
1 meeting held in June. In total, 5 meetings held since March.
1 brief submitted in June from Aerospace Industries Association of Canada. No briefs submitted previously.
2 witnesses appeared in June from Project Ploughshares. In total, 14 witnesses appeared since March.
Review of the Impact of Canada’s Procurement Process on the Canadian Armed Forces
3 meetings held in June. In total, 14 meetings held since June 2023.
No briefs submitted in June. In total,4 briefs submitted since November from Chantier Davie Canada Inc., Irving Shipbuilding Inc., Nova Scotia Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Seaspan.
No witnesses appeared in June. In total, 36 witnesses appeared since June 2023.
Study on Rising Domestic Operational Deployments and Challenges for the Canadian Armed Forces
4 meetings held in June. In total, 12 meetings have been held since May 2022.
2 briefs submitted in June as individuals. In total, 5 briefs submitted since October 2022 as individuals.
No witnesses appeared in June. In total, 29 witnesses appeared since May 2022.
Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs (SECD)
The subject matter of those elements contained in Division 39 of Part 4 of Bill C-69, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 16, 2024
1 meeting held in June. In total, 2 meetings have been held since May.
2 briefs submitted in June by the Hon. Dominic LeBlanc. In total, 3 briefs submitted since May from Canadian Council Refugees.
No witnesses appeared in June. In total, 11 witnesses appeared since May.
The subject matter of Bill C-70, An Act respecting countering foreign interference
3 meetings held in June. No meetings held previously.
2 briefs submitted in June as individuals. In total, 5 briefs submitted since October 2022 as individuals.
35 witnesses appeared in June from Business Council of Canada, Canada Tibet Committee, Canadian Bar Association, Canadian Civil Liberties Association, Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Centre for International Governance Innovation, Correctional Service Canada, Department of Justice Canada, Democracy Watch, Hong Kong Watch, International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group, National Security and Intelligence Review Agency, Office of the Intelligence Commissioner, Public Safety Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Secretariat of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project, World Sikh Organization of Canada. No witnesses appeared previously.
Bill C-70
An Act respecting countering foreign interference
1 meeting held in June. No meetings held previously.
No briefs submitted.
3 witnesses appeared in June from Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Department of Justice Canada, Public Safety Canada. No witnesses appeared previously.
House Committee on Veterans Affairs (ACVA)
Study on Recognition of Persian Gulf Veterans
1 meeting held in June. No meetings held previously.
No briefs submitted.
2 witnesses submitted in June from Department of Veterans Affairs. No witnesses appeared previously.
9. Fisheries and Oceans
House Committee on Fisheries and Oceans (FOPO)
Study on Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing
2 meetings held in June. In total, there were 13 meetings held since November 2023.
No briefs submitted in June. In total, 5 briefs submitted since December 2023 from Global Fishing Watch, International Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (IMCS) Network, Regroupement des pêcheurs pélagiques professionnels du sud de la Gaspésie.
No witnesses appeared in June. In total, 33 witnesses appeared since November 2023.
Study on Plans to Prevent Violence During the 2024 Elver Fishing Season
2 meetings held in June. In total, there were 8 meetings held since February.
No briefs submitted.
No witnesses appeared in June. In total, 17 witnesses appeared since February.
Study on Population Sustainability of Yukon Salmon Stocks
1 meetings held in June. In total, there were 7 meetings held since February.
No briefs submitted in June. In total, 6 briefs submitted since February from Assembly of First Nations, Council of Yukon First Nations, Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation, Yukon Salmon Sub-Committee.
1 witness appeared in June from Government of Yukon. In total, 20 witnesses appeared since February.
Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans (POFO)
No committee meetings in June.
10. Health
First Reading in the House
Bill C-72 (Connected Care For Canadians Act): first reading completed on June 6.
Bill C-404 (National Conversion Therapy Awareness Day Act): first reading completed on June 13.
Bill C-394 (Stronger Sentences for Safer Streets Act): first reading completed on June 12.
First Reading in the Senate
Bill C-293 (Pandemic Prevention and Preparedness Act): first reading completed on June 6.
Second Reading in the House
Bill C-277 (National Strategy on Brain Injuries Act): second reading completed on June 12.
Second Reading in the Senate
Bill C-64 (Pharmacare Act): second reading completed on June 18.
House Committee on Health (HESA)
Study on Opioid Epidemic and Toxic Drug Crisis in Canada
2 meetings held in June. In total, 12 meetings held since December 2023.
1 brief submitted in June by Direction régionale de santé publique de Montréal, Toronto Public Health, Vancouver Coastal Health. In total, 22 briefs submitted since December 2023 from Addiction Physician, Association des intervenants en dépendance du Québec, British Columbia Association of Chiefs of Police, British Columbia Provincial Health Officer, Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research, CIUSSS Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, Clinical Assistant Professor, University of British Columbia, Department of Health, Direction régionale de santé publique de Montréal, Dopamine, Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, London InterCommunity Health Centre, Moms Stop the Harm, Oxford House Foundation, Pain BC, Projet Caméléon, Provincial Medical Director, Addiction, Alberta Health Services, Public Health Agency of Canada, Registered Nurse, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, Thunderbird Partnership Foundation, University of Alberta, University of Toronto, Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation.
2 witnesses appeared in June from Department of Veterans Affairs. No witnesses appeared previously.
Study on Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines
3 meetings held in June. No meetings held previously.
5 briefs submitted in June from Canadian Cancer Society. No briefs submitted previously.
9 witnesses appearedin June from Breast Cancer Canada, Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Society of Breast Imaging, Coalition for Responsible Healthcare Guidelines, Dense Breasts Canada. No witnesses appeared previously.
Study on Women’s Health
1 meetings held in June. In total, 9 meetings held since November.
2 briefs submitted in June from Fondation Olo, Montreal Antenatal Wellbeing Study, Québec Alliance for Perinatal Mental Health, Regroupement Les Sages-femmes du Québec, Regroupement pour la Valorisation de la Paternité, Réseau des Centres de Ressources Périnatales du Québec. In total, 66 briefs submitted since November from Arthritis Society Canada, Association pour la santé publique du Québec, Beautycounter, BC Coalition of Experiential Communities, BC Reproductive Mental Health Program, BGC Canada, Breast Cancer Canada, Bridge2Future, Canadian Association of Social Workers, Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Chiropractic Association, Canadian Collaborative for Stillbirth Prevention, Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions, Canadian Menopause Society, Canadian Physiotherapy Association, Canadian Society for the Advancement of Gynecologic Excellence, Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, Direction régionale de santé publique de Montréal, Dopamine, Egale Canada, Environmental Defence Canada, Fondation Olo, Holland, Carolyn, International Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (IMCS) Network, London Abused Women's Centre, McGill University Health Centre, Moms Stop the Harm, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Ovarian Cancer Canada, Pain BC, Projet Caméléon, Research and Education for Solutions to Violence and Abuse, Réseau des Centres de Ressources Périnatales du Québec, The Endometriosis Network Canada, Women's Legal Education and Action Fund, Women's Rights Matter, Yukon Salmon Sub-Committee.
No witnesses appeared in June. In total, 43 witnesses appeared since November.
Study on Subject Matter of Supplementary Estimates (A), 2024-25: Votes 1A and 10A Under Department of Health
1 meeting held in June. No meetings held previously.
No briefs submitted.
11 witnesses submitted in June from Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Department of Health, Public Health Agency of Canada. No witnesses appeared previously.
11. Social Development, Culture, Citizenship, Language
First Reading in the House
Bill C-399 (Department of Citizenship and Immigration Ombud Act): first reading completed on June 13.
Bill C-395 (amend the Criminal Code (public transit workers)): first reading completed on June 12.
Bill C-405 (amend the Criminal Code and the Parliament of Canada Act): first reading completed on June 14.
Bill C-398 (amend the National Housing Strategy Act): first reading completed on June 13.
Bill C-411 (amend the Criminal Code (arson — wildfires and places of worship)): first reading completed on June 19.
First Reading in the Senate
Bill C-332 (amend the Criminal Code (coercive control of intimate partner): first reading completed on June 13.
Bill S-286 (National Immigration Month Act): first reading completed on June 19.
Bill C-40 (Miscarriage of Justice Review Commission Act (David and Joyce Milgaard's Law)): first reading completed on June 19.
Second Reading in the House
Bill C-322 (national framework to establish a school food program): second reading completed on June 3.
Third Reading in the Senate
Bill S-252 (Jury Duty Appreciation Week): second reading completed on June 4.
Bill S-17 (Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023): third reading completed on June 19.
That is it for today’s issue.