THE STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

OTTAWA, Thursday, May 5, 2022
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources met this day at 9 a.m., in room W110, 1 Wellington St., the chair, the Honourable Paul J. Massicotte, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Anderson, Arnot, Carignan, P.C., Galvez, Gignac, Massicotte, Miville-Dechêne, Seidman, Sorensen and Verner, P.C. (10).

Other senators present: The Honourable Senator Kutcher (1).

Participating in the meeting:  Sara Gajic, Legislative Clerk and Louise Martel, Administrative Assistant, Committees Directorate; Jesse Good, Analyst, Library of Parliament.

Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, April 7, 2022, the committee continued its examination of Bill S-5, Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act.

WITNESSES (by videoconference):

Cosmetics Alliance Canada:

Darren Praznik, President and Chief Executive Officer;

Beta Montemayor, Director of Science, Regulation and Market Access.

Chemistry Industry Association of Canada:

Bob Masterson, President and Chief Executive Officer;

Danielle Morrison, Policy Manager, Chemical Health.

Canadian Paint and Coatings Association:

J. Gary Leroux, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Dow Chemical Company (Canada):

W. Scott Thurlow, Senior Advisor, Government Affairs.

Canadian Consumer Specialty Products Association:

Shannon Coombs, President.

Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters:

Allison Bernholtz, Manager, Environment and Industrial Policy;

Mathew Wilson, Senior Vice President, Policy, Government Relations and Ontario Division

Darren Praznik, J. Gary Leroux, W. Scott Thurlow, Shannon Coombs and Allison Bernholtz each made a statement and answered questions.

Bob Masterson made a statement and, together with Danielle Morrison, answered questions.

At 10:27 a.m., the committee suspended.

At 10:28 a.m., pursuant to rule 12-16(1)(d), the committee resumed in camera to discuss a draft agenda (future business).

At 10:39 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Chantal Cardinal

Clerk of the Committee