THE STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
OTTAWA, Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources met this day at 6:30 p.m., in room B30, Senate of Canada Building, the chair, the Honourable Joan Kingston, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Coyle, Fridhandler, Galvez, Kingston, Lewis, McCallum, Verner, P.C., Wilson and Youance (9).
Participating in the meeting: Emilie Doyon and Sarah Lemelin-Bellerose, Analysts, Library of Parliament.
Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the committee continued its consideration of Bill S-4, An Act to amend the Energy Efficiency Act.
WITNESSES (by videoconference):
Efficiency Canada:
- Sarah Riddell, Senior Policy Research Associate, Appliance and Equipment Efficiency.
Canadian Environmental Law Association:
Theresa McClenaghan, Executive Director and Counsel.
The Atmospheric Fund:
Bryan Purcell, Vice-President of Policy and Programs.
Sarah Riddell, Theresa McClenaghan and Bryan Purcell each made a statement and answered questions.
At 7:41 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
Catherine Cuerrier
Clerk of the Committee