Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Social Affairs, Science and Technology
Issue No. 8 - Minutes of Proceedings - May 19, 2016
OTTAWA, Thursday, May 19, 2016
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day at 10:30 a.m., in room 2, Victoria Building, the chair, the Honourable Kelvin Kenneth Ogilvie, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Eggleton, P.C., Frum, Nancy Ruth, Ogilvie, Raine, Seidman and Stewart Olsen (7).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Petitclerc (1).
In attendance: Sonya Norris, analyst, Parliamentary Information and Research Services, Library of Parliament; Silvina Danesi and Barbara Reynolds, procedural clerks, Senate Committees Directorate.
Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, the committee began its study on the subject matter of those elements contained in Division 12 of Part 4 of Bill C-15, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 22, 2016 and other measures.
WITNESSES:
Caledon Institute of Social Policy:
Michael Mendelson, Senior Scholar.
As an individual:
Trevor Tombe, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, University of Calgary.
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC):
Annette Ryan, Director General, Employment Insurance Policy, Skills and Employment Branch;
Janique Venne, Director, Policy Analysis and Initiatives, Skills and Employment Branch.
Canada Employment Insurance Commission (CEIC):
Judith Andrew, Commissioner (Employers);
Charles Côté, Advisor of the Commissioner (Employers).
The chair made a statement.
Mr. Mendelson and Mr. Tombe each made a statement and answered questions.
At 11:25 a.m., the committee suspended.
At 11:29 a.m., the committee resumed.
Ms. Ryan and Ms. Andrew each made a statement and answered questions.
At 12:24 p.m., the committee suspended.
At 12:25 p.m., pursuant to rule12-16(1)(d), the committee resumed in camera.
It was agreed that senators' staff be permitted to remain in the room for the in camera portion of the meeting.
It was agreed to permit the recording and transcription of the in camera portion of the meeting, that one copy of the transcript be kept with the clerk for consultation purposes, and that the copy be destroyed at the end of the current parliamentary session.
The committee considered a draft report on the subject matter of those elements contained in Division 12 of Part 4 of Bill C-15.
It was agreed that the committee recommend the approval of this division.
It was agreed that the report include observations.
It was agreed that the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure be empowered to approve the final version of the observations, taking into account today's discussion and with any necessary editorial, grammatical or translation changes as required.
It was agreed that the chair be authorized to table the final report in the Senate.
At 12:48 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
Shaila Anwar
Clerk of the Committee