Governance of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission: Committee Report |
That the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development reports to the House the following: That the committee calls upon the Government of Canada to implement recommendation No. 8 of the Eleventh Report of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans entitled "Restoring Full Accountability for Resources and Governance of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission," adopted during the 1st session of the 44th Parliament by transferring responsibility for the Great Lakes Commission to Global Affairs Canada; and,That pursuant to Standing Order 109, the government tables a comprehensive response to the report recommendation No. 8 of the Eleventh Report of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 107) is tabled. |
In accordance with its Order of Reference of Thursday, February 29, 2024, your committee has considered Vote 1 under Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, Vote 1 under Canadian Energy Regulator, Vote 1 under Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, Votes 1, 5 and 10 under Department of Natural Resources, Vote 1 under Northern Pipeline Agency in the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, and reports the same. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 97) is tabled. |
In accordance with its Order of Reference of Thursday, February 29, 2024, your Committee has considered Votes 1 and 5 under Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Votes 1 and 5 under Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Votes 1, 5 and 10 under Canadian Space Agency, Vote 1 under Canadian Tourism Commission, Vote 1 under Copyright Board, Votes 1, 5, 10, L15 and L20 under Department of Industry, Votes 1 and 5 under Department of Western Economic Diversification, Votes 1 and 5 under Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, Votes 1 and 5 under Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, Votes 1 and 5 under Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, Votes 1, 5 and 10 under National Research Council of Canada, Votes 1 and 5 under Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, Votes 1 and 5 under Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, Votes 1 and 5 under Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Vote 1 under Standards Council of Canada, Vote 1 under Statistics Canada in the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, and reports the same. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings(Meeting No. 123) is tabled. |
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology has the honour to present its
TWENTIETH REPORT
Your committee, to which was referred Bill S-235, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, has, in obedience to the order of reference of June 1, 2023, examined the said bill and now reports the same with the following amendments:
1.Clause 1, pages 2 and 3:
(a) On page 2,
(i) replace lines 4 to 9 with the following:
“1 The Citizenship Act is amended by adding the following after section 5.2:
5.3 (1) The Minister shall grant citizenship to any person who applies for it and who was ordinarily resident in Canada on the day on”,
(ii) replace line 13 with the following:
“(a) the person resided in an institution — in-”,
(iii) replace lines 21 to 23 with the following:
“(i) a department or agency of the Government of Canada or a province mandated with the protection and care of children, or
(ii) an agency appointed by a province, in-”,
(iv) replace line 29 with the following:
“(b) the person resided in or was maintained by”,
(v) replace lines 33 to 36 with the following:
“(c) the person was provided with services to improve their living conditions by an agency appointed by a province,”, and
(vi) replace lines 42 and 43 with the following:
“(d) the person
(i) was not returned to the care and custody of their parent when any of the circumstances described in paragraphs (a) to (c) ceased to apply to that person, unless the return took place within 365 days of the date upon which the person reached the age of 18 years,
(ii) has been physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days before the date of their application,
(iii) was subject to one or more of the circumstances described in paragraphs (a) to (c) for at least 365 days cumulatively, and
(iv) has not resided outside of Canada for more than 10 years since reaching the age of 18 years.
(2) The Minister may, in their discretion, after having reviewed a person’s particular circumstances, waive on compassionate grounds any of the requirements set out in paragraph (1)(d).”; and
(b) on page 3, delete lines 1 to 11.
2.Clause 2, page 3:
(a) Replace lines 14 and 15 with the following:
“(1.1) In determining whether to grant an application made under section 5.3, the Minister must accept a written state-”; and
(b) replace line 17 with the following:
“circumstances in paragraphs 5.3(1)(a) to (c) as proof of that cir-”.
3.Clause 3, page 3:
(a) Replace line 20 with the following:
“3 Section 50 of the Immigration and Refugee”; and
(b) replace lines 22 to 26 with the following:
“ing after paragraph (c):
(c.1) in the case of a foreign national who has applied under section 5.3 of the Citizenship Act, until a final decision has been made on the application;”.
Your committee has also made certain observations, which are appended to this report.
Respectfully submitted,
RATNA OMIDVAR
Chair
Observations to the twentieth report of the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology (Bill S-235)
Your committee heard from witnesses that, while the $630 application fee and documentation requirements associated with obtaining a grant of citizenship would represent insurmountable barriers to too many individuals who were formerly in the child welfare system, these barriers can be effectively eliminated through regulation.
Your committee shares the expectations expressed by witnesses that the Government of Canada will consult with immigration and citizenship law experts and eliminate, through regulation, barriers to applying for citizenship under Bill S-235, including by ensuring that no applicants under this legislation are charged application fees.
Your committee observes that ensuring that applications for citizenship pursuant to Bill S-235 are free of cost is in line with the Government of Canada’s approach in its recent policies respecting temporary residence permits and permanent residence for those formerly in the child welfare system, recognizing the inequalities, injustices and marginalization that the latter too often experience, as well as the particular responsibility of the government with respect to those formerly in the care of the state.
That the committee report to the House the following common sense measures to protect our people:
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 87) is tabled. |
The Committee recommends, pursuant to Standing Orders 104 and 114, the following changes to the lists of members of the following standing committees:
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 1) is tabled.
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Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food |
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Joyce Murray for Ben Carr |
Standing Committee on Finance |
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Ryan Turnbull for Rachel Bendayan |
Standing Committee on Industry and Technology |
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Chandra Arya for Viviane Lapointe |
Standing Committee on National Defence |
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Viviane Lapointe for Darren Fisher |
Standing Committee on Natural Resources |
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Peter Schiefke for Francesco Sorbara |
Standing Committee on Public Accounts |
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Francesco Sorbara for Shaun Chen |
Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security |
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Salma Zahid for Peter Schiefke |
Standing Committee on Science and Research |
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Shaun Chen for Ryan Turnbull |
Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities |
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Andy Fillmore for Joyce Murray |
Canada Disability Benefit |
In the opinion of the committee, the government should safeguard the Canada Disability Benefit from any potential clawbacks and engage in comprehensive consultations with the disability community to ensure the effective implementation of the Canada Disability Benefit by: (i) ensuring that the Canada Disability Benefit is adequate to lift people living with disabilities out of poverty, (ii) ensuring that the Canada Disability Benefit is accessible through the reconsideration of the Disability Tax Credit as a barrier to access, and establishing a more equitable and accessible enrolment method, (iii) acknowledging the multitude of unseen expenses associated with living with a disability, which exacerbates financial strain, particularly amidst escalating costs of living and inflation crises, (iv) recognizing the adverse impact of benefit entitlement reductions as families earn higher taxable incomes, perpetuating cycles of poverty among lower-income households, (v) collaborating with provinces and territories to fortify support systems for individuals with disabilities, thereby fostering inclusive and supportive communities across the country; And the Committee report this to the House. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No.112) is tabled. |
The Committee recommends, pursuant to Standing Orders 104 and 114, the following changes to the lists of members of the following standing committees:
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 1) is tabled.
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Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food |
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Joyce Murray for Ben Carr |
Standing Committee on Finance |
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Ryan Turnbull for Rachel Bendayan |
Standing Committee on Industry and Technology |
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Chandra Arya for Viviane Lapointe |
Standing Committee on National Defence |
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Viviane Lapointe for Darren Fisher |
Standing Committee on Natural Resources |
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Peter Schiefke for Francesco Sorbara |
Standing Committee on Public Accounts |
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Francesco Sorbara for Shaun Chen |
Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security |
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Salma Zahid for Peter Schiefke |
Standing Committee on Science and Research |
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Shaun Chen for Ryan Turnbull |
Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities |
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Andy Fillmore for Joyce Murray |
In accordance with its Order of Reference of Wednesday, February 14, 2024, your committee has considered Bill C-273, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (Corinne’s Quest and the protection of children), and agreed on Thursday, May 2, 2024, to report it with the following amendment: New Clause 2 That Bill C-273 be amended by adding after line 4 on page 1 the following: “Coming into Force 2 This Act comes into force on the 30th day after the day on which it receives royal assent.” |
Your committee has ordered a reprint of Bill C-273, as amended, as a working copy for the use of the House of Commons at the report stage. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 100 to 103) is tabled. |
Given that, rent for Canadian military personnel living on bases is increasing this April, and at a time when the military is struggling to recruit and retain personnel, the committee report to the House, that the government immediately cancel all plans to increase rent on military accommodations used by the Department of National Defence. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 91) is tabled. |