THE STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL AFFAIRS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
OTTAWA, Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day at 4:17 p.m., in room B45, Senate of Canada Building, the chair, the Honourable Rosemary Moodie, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Arnold, Boudreau, Burey, Cuzner, Hay, McPhedran, Moodie, Muggli, Osler and Senior (10).
Other senators present: The Honourable Senators Greenwood and Petitclerc (2).
Participating in the meeting: Diana Ambrozas and Mayra Perez-Leclerc, analysts, Library of Parliament.
Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, June 12, 2025, the committee continued its consideration of Bill S-202, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (warning label on alcoholic beverages).
WITNESS:
Health Canada:
David K. Lee, Chief Regulatory Officer, Health Products and Food Branch.
It was agreed that the committee proceed to clause-by-clause consideration of Bill S-202.
It was agreed that the title stand postponed.
It was agreed that the preamble stand postponed.
It was agreed that clause 1 carry.
It was agreed that clause 2 carry.
It was agreed that the preamble carry.
It was agreed that the title carry.
It was agreed that the bill carry.
The committee discussed observations.
David K. Lee was invited to the table and answered questions.
After debate, it was agreed that observations be appended to the committee’s report.
It was agreed that the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure be empowered to approve the final version of the observations being appended to the report, in both official languages, taking into consideration today’s discussion and with any necessary editorial, grammatical or translation changes as required.
It was agreed that the chair report Bill S-202, without amendment and with observations, to the Senate, in both official languages.
At 4:51 p.m., the committee suspended.
At 4:52 p.m., pursuant to rule 12-16(1)(d), the committee resumed in camera to discuss a draft agenda (future business).
It was agreed that staff be allowed to remain in the room for the in camera portion of today’s meeting
It was agreed that the committee allow the audio recording of the in camera portion of today’s meeting, that one copy be kept with the clerk of the committee for consultation by committee members and staff, and that the audio recording be destroyed by the clerk of the committee when authorized to do so by the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure, but no later than at the end of this parliamentary session.
At 5:02 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
Ferda Simpson
Clerk of the Committee