THE STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON BANKING, COMMERCE AND THE ECONOMY

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

OTTAWA, Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy met this day at 6:30 p.m., in room W120, 1 Wellington St., the deputy chair, the Honourable Colin Deacon, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Bellemare, Deacon (Nova Scotia), Gerba, Loffreda, Marshall, Massicotte, Moncion, Ringuette, Smith and Woo (10).

Participating in the meeting: Edison Roy-César and Adriane Yong, analysts, Library of Parliament.

Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, the committee began its consideration of Bill S-215, An Act respecting measures in relation to the financial stability of post-secondary institutions.

WITNESSES:

The Honourable Senator Lucie Moncion, sponsor of the bill.

Juristes Power Law:

Juliette Vani, Lawyer (by videoconference);

Darius Bossé, Lawyer.

Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations:

Susan Wurtele, President (by videoconference);

Mina Rajabi Paak, Policy Analyst (by videoconference).

Canadian Association of University Teachers:

David Robinson, Executive Director;

Sarah Godwin, Director, Legal Services and Labour Relations, General Counsel.

The Honourable Senator Moncion made a statement and, together with Juliette Vani and Darius Bossé, answered questions.

At 7:29 p.m., the committee suspended.

At 7:32 p.m., the committee resumed.

Susan Wurtele and David Robinson each made a statement and, together with Sarah Godwin, answered questions.

At 8:29 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Karine Déquier

Clerk of the Committee