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43rd Parliament, 1st Session (December 5, 2019 - August 18, 2020) Current Session
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The House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (the Committee) can study and report to the House of Commons on the following matters:

  • other issues such as Employment Insurance (EI), employment benefits and support measures, income security programs, the Canada Labour Code, skills development and training, and various programs for seniors, families, children and persons with disabilities; and
  • the Main and Supplementary Estimates, Order in Council appointments, and returns or other papers tabled in the House of Commons and referred to the Committee.

The Committee is also empowered to study and report on the mandate, management and operations of the following agencies and Crown corporations:

The Committee also has the specific mandate to propose, promote, monitor and assess initiatives which are aimed at the integration and equality of persons with disabilities in all sectors of Canadian society.

The Committee is also responsible for administering the award provided under the Centennial Flame Research Award Act, enacted in 1991. The award enables the recipient to conduct research and produce a report on the contributions to the public life of Canada or the activities of Parliament of persons with disabilities. The award consists of funds collected from the Centennial Flame monument on Parliament Hill and from any monetary donations made to the Centennial Flame Research Award Fund. Those interested in more information on this award may contact the Clerk of the Committee.

Under Standing Order 108(1), standing committees may examine any matters referred to them by the House of Commons and may delegate to subcommittees all or any of their powers, except the power to report directly to the House.