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43rd Parliament, 2nd Session (September 23, 2020 - August 15, 2021) Current Session

Under Standing Order 108(1), the House of Commons may refer certain matters to the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women for examination and report. This Order also authorizes the committee to create subcommittees to focus on particular subjects. Under Standing Order 108(2), the committee has the broad authority to study the policies, programs, expenditures (budgetary estimates) and legislation of departments and agencies, including the Department for Women and Gender Equality, that conduct work related to the status of women and gender equality.