Journals of the Senate
68 Elizabeth II , A.D. 2019, Canada
1st Session, 42nd Parliament
Issue 286 (Revised)
Thursday, May 9, 2019
1:30 p.m.
The Honourable GEORGE J. FUREY, Speaker
The Members convened were:
The Honourable Senators
AndersonAndreychukAtaullahjanBattersBellemareBernardBeyakBlackBlack (Alberta)BoehmBoisvenuBonifaceBoveyBoyerBussonCarignanChristmasCordyCormierCoyleDagenaisDalphondDaskoDawsonDayDeacon (Nova Scotia)DeanDowneDoyleDuffyDuncanDupuisDyckEatonForest-NiesingFrancisFrumFureyGagnéGalvezGoldGreeneGriffinHarderJoyalKlyneKutcherLaBoucane-BensonLankinLovelace NicholasMacDonaldManningMarshallMarwahMassicotteMcCallumMcInnisMcIntyreMcPhedranMégieMercerMitchellMiville-DechêneMocklerMoncionMoodieMunsonNeufeldNgoOhOmidvarPatePattersonPetitclercPlettPoirierPratteRavaliaRichardsRinguetteSaint-GermainSeidmanSimonsSmithStewart OlsenTannasTkachukVernerWallinWellsWetstonWhiteWoo
The Members in attendance to business were:
The Honourable Senators
AndersonAndreychukAtaullahjanBattersBellemareBernardBeyakBlackBlack (Alberta)BoehmBoisvenuBonifaceBoveyBoyerBussonCarignanChristmasCordyCormierCoyleDagenaisDalphondDaskoDawsonDayDeacon (Nova Scotia)DeanDowneDoyleDuffyDuncanDupuisDyckEatonForest-NiesingFrancisFrumFureyGagnéGalvezGoldGreeneGriffinHarderJoyalKlyneKutcherLaBoucane-BensonLankinLovelace NicholasMacDonaldManningMarshallMarwahMassicotteMcCallumMcInnisMcIntyreMcPhedranMégieMercerMitchellMiville-DechêneMocklerMoncionMoodieMunsonNeufeldNgoOhOmidvarPatePattersonPetitclercPlettPoirierPratteRavaliaRichardsRinguetteSaint-GermainSeidmanSimonsSmithStewart OlsenTannasTkachukVernerWallinWellsWetstonWhiteWoo
The first list records senators present in the Senate Chamber during the course of the sitting.
An asterisk in the second list indicates a senator who, while not present during the sitting, was in attendance to business, as defined in subsections 8(2) and (3) of the Senators Attendance Policy.
PRAYERS
Senators’ Statements
Some Honourable Senators made statements.
ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS
Tabling of Documents
The Honourable the Speaker tabled the following:
Annual Report of the Commissioner of Official Languages for the year ended March 31, 2019, pursuant to the Official Languages Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 31 (4th supp.), s. 66.—Sessional Paper No. 1/42-3016.
Presenting or Tabling Reports from Committees
The Honourable Senator Marwah, Chair of the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration, tabled the fortieth report of the committee, entitled Post-activity Expenditure Reports of Senate Committees for 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18.—Sessional Paper No. 1/42-3017S.
Introduction and First Reading of Senate Public Bills
The Honourable Senator Tkachuk introduced Bill S-261, An Act to provide a framework for the lifting of sanctions against Iran through the establishment of benchmarks relating to Iranian behaviour in respect of terrorism, human rights violations and incitement to hatred and to establish measures to hold Iran to account for the continuation of any misconduct.
The bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Tkachuk moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Mockler, that the bill be placed on the Orders of the Day for a second reading two days hence.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Notices of Motions
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Galvez moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Klyne:
That the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources have the power to meet, in order to continue its study of Bill C-69, An Act to enact the Impact Assessment Act and the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, to amend the Navigation Protection Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, on Monday, May 13, 2019, at 6 p.m. and on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at 5 p.m.:
(a) even though the Senate may then be sitting, and that rule 12-18(1) be suspended in relation thereto; and
(b) even though the Senate may then be adjourned for more than a day but less than a week, pursuant to rule 12-18(2)(a).
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Question Period
The Senate proceeded to Question Period.
Orders of the Day
Government Business
Bills – Third Reading
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Wetston, seconded by the Honourable Senator Pratte, for the third reading of Bill C-85, An Act to amend the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act and to make related amendments to other Acts.
After debate,
In amendment, the Honourable Senator McPhedran moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Gagné:
That Bill C-85 be not now read a third time, but that it be amended in clause 3, on page 2,
(a)by adding to line 9 after the word “labour” the words “and human rights”.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion in amendment, it was negatived, on division.
The question being put on the motion of the Honourable Senator Wetston, seconded by the Honourable Senator Pratte, for the third reading of Bill C-85, An Act to amend the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act and to make related amendments to other Acts, it was adopted.
The bill was then read the third time and passed.
Ordered, That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed this bill, without amendment.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Pratte, seconded by the Honourable Senator Wetston, for the third reading of Bill C-71, An Act to amend certain Acts and Regulations in relation to firearms.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Wells moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Smith, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Order No. 2 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Bills – Second Reading
Second reading of Bill C-82, An Act to implement a multilateral convention to implement tax treaty related measures to prevent base erosion and profit shifting.
The Honourable Senator Coyle moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Gagné, that the bill be read the second time.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Wells moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Mockler, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Reports of Committees – Other
Orders No. 22 to 28 and 33 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Motions
Orders No. 1 and 246 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
The Honourable Senator Bellemare moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Ringuette:
That, for the remainder of the current session, when the Senate sits on a Wednesday:
1.the provisions of the order of February 4, 2016, relating to the adjournment or suspension of the sitting at 4 p.m., only take effect at the later of 4 p.m., the end of Question Period, or the end of Government Business; and
2.notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this order, the sitting not continue beyond the time otherwise provided in the Rules.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Bellemare moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Ringuette:
That, in order to allow the Senate to receive a Minister of the Crown during Question Period as authorized by the Senate on December 10, 2015, and notwithstanding rule 4-7, when the Senate sits on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, Question Period shall begin at 3:30 p.m., with any proceedings then before the Senate being interrupted until the end of Question Period, which shall last a maximum of 40 minutes;
That, if a standing vote would conflict with the holding of Question Period at 3:30 p.m. on that day, the vote be postponed until immediately after the conclusion of Question Period;
That, if the bells are ringing for a vote at 3:30 p.m. on that day, they be interrupted for Question Period at that time, and resume thereafter for the balance of any time remaining; and
That, if the Senate concludes its business before 3:30 p.m. on that day, the sitting be suspended until that time for the purpose of holding Question Period.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Bellemare moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Day:
That, when the Senate next adjourns after the adoption of this motion, it do stand adjourned until Monday, May 13, 2019, at 6 p.m.;
That committees of the Senate scheduled to meet on that day be authorized to do so for the purpose of considering government business, even though the Senate may then be sitting, and that rule 12-18(1) be suspended in relation thereto;
That, notwithstanding rules 9-6 and 9-10(2), if a vote is deferred to that day, the bells for the vote ring at the start of Orders of the Day, for 15 minutes, with the vote to be held thereafter; and
That rule 3-3(1) be suspended on that day.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Inquiries
Order No. 4 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Other Business
Bills – Messages from the House of Commons
Orders No. 1 and 2 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Senate Public Bills – Third Reading
Orders No. 1 and 2 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Commons Public Bills – Third Reading
Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Private Bills – Third Reading
Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Senate Public Bills – Reports of Committees
Consideration of the thirty-third report of the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology (Bill S-252, Voluntary Blood Donations Act (An Act to amend the Blood Regulations), with a recommendation), presented in the Senate on April 9, 2019.
The Honourable Senator Petitclerc moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Day, that the report be adopted.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Wallin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Bovey, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Senate Public Bills – Second Reading
Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
A message was brought from the House of Commons with Bill C-84, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (bestiality and animal fighting), to which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.
The bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Harder, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Mitchell, that the bill be placed on the Orders of the Day for a second reading two days hence.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Other Business
Senate Public Bills – Second Reading
Orders No. 2 to 8 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Omidvar, seconded by the Honourable Senator Gold, for the second reading of Bill S-259, An Act respecting the repurposing of certain seized, frozen or sequestrated assets.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Wells moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Smith, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Order No. 10 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Commons Public Bills – Second Reading
Orders No. 1 to 11 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Reports of Committees – Other
Orders No. 1, 5 to 7, 50, 100 to 102, 104 and 105, 107, 110 and 114 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Consideration of the fifteenth report (interim) of the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples, entitled How did we get here? A concise, unvarnished account of the history of the relationship between Indigenous Peoples and Canada, tabled in the Senate on April 11, 2019.
The Honourable Senator Dyck moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Joyal, P.C., that the report be adopted.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Andreychuk, seconded by the Honourable Senator Seidman, for the adoption of the fifth report of the Standing Committee on Ethics and Conflict of Interest for Senators, entitled Consideration of an Inquiry Report from the Senate Ethics Officer, presented in the Senate on April 30, 2019.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted on division.
The Honourable Senator Plett moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Wells:
That the Senate do now adjourn.
The question was put on the motion.
Pursuant to rule 9-3, a standing vote was requested, with the bells to ring for sixty minutes.
Ordered, That the standing vote be not proceeded with and the motion be withdrawn.
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Marwah moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Wetston:
That the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration have the power to meet on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at 6:10 p.m., while the the Senate may be suspended, and that rule 12-18(1) be suspended in relation thereto.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Reports of Committees – Other
Order No. 117 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Motions
Orders No. 73, 89, 189, 215, 302, 310 and 325 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Housakos, seconded by the Honourable Senator Smith:
That, in light of the Government of Canada’s recent significant shift in its foreign policy relating to Iran, which does not reflect the Senate’s recent decision to reject the principles of Bill S-219, An Act to deter Iran-sponsored terrorism, incitement to hatred, and human rights violations, including an annual report of Iranian human rights violations, the Senate now:
(a)strongly condemn the current regime in Iran for its ongoing sponsorship of terrorism around the world, including instigating violent attacks on the Gaza border;
(b)condemn the recent statements made by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calling for genocide against the Jewish people;
(c)call on the government to:
(i)abandon its current plan and immediately cease any and all negotiations or discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran to restore diplomatic relations;
(ii)demand that the Iranian Regime immediately release all Canadians and Canadian permanent residents who are currently detained in Iran, including Maryam Mombeini, the widow of Professor Kavous Sayed-Emami, and Saeed Malekpour, who has been imprisoned since 2008; and
(iii)immediately designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a listed terrorist entity under the Criminal Code of Canada; and
(d)stand with the people of Iran and recognize that they, like all people, have a fundamental right to freedom of conscience and religion, freedom of thought, belief, opinion, and expression, including freedom of the press and other forms of communication, freedom of peaceful assembly, and freedom of association.
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Tkachuk moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator MacDonald, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Orders No. 358, 371, 407, 410 and 439 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Plett, seconded by the Honourable Senator Wells:
That the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs be authorized to examine and report on the serious and disturbing allegations that persons in the Office of the Prime Minister attempted to exert pressure on the former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, P.C., M.P., and to interfere with her independence, thereby potentially undermining the integrity of the administration of justice;
That, as part of this study, and without limiting the committee’s right to invite other witnesses as it may decide, the committee invite the Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, P.C., M.P.;
That the committee submit its final report no later than June 15, 2019; and
That the committee retain all powers necessary to publicize its findings until 180 days after tabling the final report.
And on the motion in amendment of the Honourable Senator Ringuette, seconded by the Honourable Senator Woo:
That the motion be not now adopted, but that it be amended:
1.by replacing the words “report on the serious” by the words “report on the role of political staff in the Office of the Prime Minister in their interactions with parliamentarians, ministers and Attorneys general, including the serious”; and
2.by adding the following new paragraph after the words “Jody Wilson-Raybould, P.C., M.P.;”:
“That, as part of this study, and without limiting the committee’s right to invite other witnesses as it may decide, the committee invite the following witnesses with potential experience in past matters of alleged political interference, direction and pressure on parliamentarians and their work in the Office of the Prime Minister:
Nigel Wright, former Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister;
Benjamin Perrin, former Special Adviser and Legal Counsel to the Prime Minister;
Ray Novak, former Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister;
The Honorable Senator David Tkachuk;
The Honourable Marjory LeBreton, P.C., former senator;
The Honourable Irving Russell Gerstein, former senator; and
The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, P.C., former Prime Minister of Canada;”.
Debate.
A point of order was raised relating to the relevance of debate.
SPEAKER'S RULING
Generally, in debate, we allow a fair amount of leeway when it comes to the topic. You raise a good point, Senator Moncion, in that we generally try to stay to the substance of the topic we are debating. That being said, there is a fair amount of leeway.
Motions
The Senate resumed debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Plett, seconded by the Honourable Senator Wells:
That the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs be authorized to examine and report on the serious and disturbing allegations that persons in the Office of the Prime Minister attempted to exert pressure on the former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, P.C., M.P., and to interfere with her independence, thereby potentially undermining the integrity of the administration of justice;
That, as part of this study, and without limiting the committee’s right to invite other witnesses as it may decide, the committee invite the Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, P.C., M.P.;
That the committee submit its final report no later than June 15, 2019; and
That the committee retain all powers necessary to publicize its findings until 180 days after tabling the final report.
And on the motion in amendment of the Honourable Senator Ringuette, seconded by the Honourable Senator Woo:
That the motion be not now adopted, but that it be amended:
1.by replacing the words “report on the serious” by the words “report on the role of political staff in the Office of the Prime Minister in their interactions with parliamentarians, ministers and Attorneys general, including the serious”; and
2.by adding the following new paragraph after the words “Jody Wilson-Raybould, P.C., M.P.;”:
“That, as part of this study, and without limiting the committee’s right to invite other witnesses as it may decide, the committee invite the following witnesses with potential experience in past matters of alleged political interference, direction and pressure on parliamentarians and their work in the Office of the Prime Minister:
Nigel Wright, former Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister;
Benjamin Perrin, former Special Adviser and Legal Counsel to the Prime Minister;
Ray Novak, former Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister;
The Honorable Senator David Tkachuk;
The Honourable Marjory LeBreton, P.C., former senator;
The Honourable Irving Russell Gerstein, former senator; and
The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, P.C., former Prime Minister of Canada;”.
Debate.
A point of order was raised with respect to the relevance of debate.
SPEAKER'S RULING
Honourable senators, Senator Dean has entered debate on the amendment. As I said earlier, we give a fair amount of leeway until we start bumping into unparliamentary language. I will allow him to continue, but the debate is on the amendment to motion no. 470.
Motions
The Senate resumed debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Plett, seconded by the Honourable Senator Wells:
That the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs be authorized to examine and report on the serious and disturbing allegations that persons in the Office of the Prime Minister attempted to exert pressure on the former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, P.C., M.P., and to interfere with her independence, thereby potentially undermining the integrity of the administration of justice;
That, as part of this study, and without limiting the committee’s right to invite other witnesses as it may decide, the committee invite the Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, P.C., M.P.;
That the committee submit its final report no later than June 15, 2019; and
That the committee retain all powers necessary to publicize its findings until 180 days after tabling the final report.
And on the motion in amendment of the Honourable Senator Ringuette, seconded by the Honourable Senator Woo:
That the motion be not now adopted, but that it be amended:
1.by replacing the words “report on the serious” by the words “report on the role of political staff in the Office of the Prime Minister in their interactions with parliamentarians, ministers and Attorneys general, including the serious”; and
2.by adding the following new paragraph after the words “Jody Wilson-Raybould, P.C., M.P.;”:
“That, as part of this study, and without limiting the committee’s right to invite other witnesses as it may decide, the committee invite the following witnesses with potential experience in past matters of alleged political interference, direction and pressure on parliamentarians and their work in the Office of the Prime Minister:
Nigel Wright, former Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister;
Benjamin Perrin, former Special Adviser and Legal Counsel to the Prime Minister;
Ray Novak, former Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister;
The Honorable Senator David Tkachuk;
The Honourable Marjory LeBreton, P.C., former senator;
The Honourable Irving Russell Gerstein, former senator; and
The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, P.C., former Prime Minister of Canada;”.
Debate.
Pursuant to rule 3-3(1), the Speaker left the Chair to resume the same at 8 p.m.
The sitting resumed.
Motions
The Senate resumed debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Plett, seconded by the Honourable Senator Wells:
That the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs be authorized to examine and report on the serious and disturbing allegations that persons in the Office of the Prime Minister attempted to exert pressure on the former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, P.C., M.P., and to interfere with her independence, thereby potentially undermining the integrity of the administration of justice;
That, as part of this study, and without limiting the committee’s right to invite other witnesses as it may decide, the committee invite the Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, P.C., M.P.;
That the committee submit its final report no later than June 15, 2019; and
That the committee retain all powers necessary to publicize its findings until 180 days after tabling the final report.
And on the motion in amendment of the Honourable Senator Ringuette, seconded by the Honourable Senator Woo:
That the motion be not now adopted, but that it be amended:
1.by replacing the words “report on the serious” by the words “report on the role of political staff in the Office of the Prime Minister in their interactions with parliamentarians, ministers and Attorneys general, including the serious”; and
2.by adding the following new paragraph after the words “Jody Wilson-Raybould, P.C., M.P.;”:
“That, as part of this study, and without limiting the committee’s right to invite other witnesses as it may decide, the committee invite the following witnesses with potential experience in past matters of alleged political interference, direction and pressure on parliamentarians and their work in the Office of the Prime Minister:
Nigel Wright, former Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister;
Benjamin Perrin, former Special Adviser and Legal Counsel to the Prime Minister;
Ray Novak, former Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister;
The Honorable Senator David Tkachuk;
The Honourable Marjory LeBreton, P.C., former senator;
The Honourable Irving Russell Gerstein, former senator; and
The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, P.C., former Prime Minister of Canada;”.
The Honourable Senator Wells moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Smith, that further debate on the motion in amendment be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
A message was brought from the House of Commons with Bill C-91, An Act respecting Indigenous languages, to which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.
The bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Harder, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Bellemare, that the bill be placed on the Orders of the Day for a second reading two days hence.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Plett moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Smith:
That the Senate do now adjourn.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted, on division.
(Accordingly, at 8:06 p.m., the Senate was continued until Monday, May 13, 2019, at 6 p.m.)
DOCUMENTS DEPOSITED WITH THE CLERK OF THE SENATE PURSUANT TO RULE 14-1(7)
Report of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal concerning the Safeguard Inquiry into the Importation of Certain Steel Goods, pursuant to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 47 (4th Supp.), s. 20.2(3).—Sessional Paper No. 1/42-3014.
Report of Ridley Terminals Inc., together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the year ended December 31, 2018, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/42-3015.
Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 12-5
Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce
The Honourable Senator Ringuette replaced the Honourable Senator Duncan (May 9, 2019).
The Honourable Senator Klyne replaced the Honourable Senator Galvez (May 9, 2019).
Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources
The Honourable Senator Seidman replaced the Honourable Senator Tkachuk (May 9, 2019).
The Honourable Senator Tkachuk replaced the Honourable Senator Seidman (May 9, 2019).
Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights
The Honourable Senator Brazeau replaced the Honourable Senator McCallum (May 9, 2019).
The Honourable Senator Boyer replaced the Honourable Senator Cormier (May 9, 2019).
Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration
The Honourable Senator Wetston replaced the Honourable Senator Omidvar (May 9, 2019).
The Honourable Senator Frum replaced the Honourable Senator Carignan, P.C. (May 8, 2019).
Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs
The Honourable Senator Sinclair replaced the Honourable Senator Miville-Dechêne (May 9, 2019).
Standing Senate Committee on National Finance
The Honourable Senator Deacon (Ontario) replaced the Honourable Senator Deacon (Nova Scotia) (May 9, 2019).
The Honourable Senator Forest replaced the Honourable Senator Dalphond (May 9, 2019).
Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence
The Honourable Senator Boehm replaced the Honourable Senator Jaffer (May 9, 2019).
Standing Senate Committee on Official Languages
The Honourable Senator Forest-Niesing replaced the Honourable Senator Jaffer (May 9, 2019).
Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology
The Honourable Senator Kutcher replaced the Honourable Senator Deacon (Ontario) (May 8, 2019).
Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications
The Honourable Senator Boisvenu replaced the Honourable Senator Patterson (May 9, 2019).
The Honourable Senator Patterson replaced the Honourable Senator Boisvenu (May 8, 2019).
The Honourable Senator Plett replaced the Honourable Senator Patterson (May 8, 2019).