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

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

OTTAWA, Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources met this day at 7:03 p.m., in room B30, Senate of Canada Building, the chair, the Honourable Paul J. Massicotte, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Arnot, Galvez, Massicotte, McCallum, Sorensen and White (6).

Other senators present: The Honourable Senators Al Zaibak, McPhedran and Oudar (3).

Participating in the meeting: Jesse Good, Analyst, Library of Parliament.

Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, October 26, 2023, the committee began its examination of Bill C-226, An Act respecting the development of a national strategy to assess, prevent and address environmental racism and to advance environmental justice.

WITNESSES:

Elizabeth May, Member of Parliament, Saanich—Gulf Islands, sponsor of the bill;

The Honourable Senator Mary Jane McCallum, sponsor of the bill.

Environment and Climate Change Canada:

Heather McCready, Director General, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs;

Susan Martin, Director General, Strategic Policy Directorate;

Amanda Monforton, Director, Policy Development, Environmental Justice and Gender-based Analysis Plus.

Elizabeth May, the Honourable Senator McCallum and Amanda Monforton each made a statement and, together with Heather McCready and Susan Martin, answered questions.

At 8:11 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Raymond St. Martin

Clerk of the Committee