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Minutes of Proceedings

Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage (CHPC)

44th Parliament, 1st Session

Meeting 4

Monday, February 7, 2022, 3:34 p.m. to 5:29 p.m.

Room 410, Wellington Building, 197 Sparks Street

Webcast

Presiding

Hon. Hedy Fry, Chair (Liberal)

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Members of the Committee present

Liberal

Conservative

Bloc Québécois

Martin Champoux

NDP

Peter Julian

In attendance

Library of Parliament

• Gabrielle de Billy Brown, Analyst

• Marion Ménard, Analyst

Committee Business

The committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to committee business.

It was agreed, — That a proposed budget in the amount of $ 3,625, for the study of challenges related to the recovery of the arts, culture, heritage, and sport sectors, which have been deeply impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That a proposed budget in the amount of $ 700, for a briefing with the Minister of Canadian Heritage on his mandate letter, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That a proposed budget in the amount of $ 1,025, for the study of the impact on local news of Rogers Communications Inc.'s takeover of Shaw Communications, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That a proposed budget in the amount of $ 3,400, for the study of the Status of the Artist Act and its impact on improving basic working conditions for artists, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That a list of witnesses be submitted by committee members to the clerk of the committee for the study of the Status of the Artist Act and its impact on improving basic working conditions for artists, by 12:00 p.m. EST, on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

It was agreed, — That a list of witnesses be submitted by committee members to the clerk of the committee for the study of the impact on local news of Rogers Communications Inc.'s takeover of Shaw Communications, by 12:00 p.m. EST, on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

At 3:40 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 3:52 p.m., the sitting resumed in public.

Witnesses

Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists

• Eleanor Noble, National President

• Lisa Blanchette, Director, Public Affairs and Communications

Canadian Arts Coalition

• Sarah J.E. Iley, Member of the Steering Committee

• Jacoba Knaapen, Member of the Steering Committee

Canada Games Council

• Kelly-Ann Paul, President and Chief Executive Officer

Canadian Museums Association

• Michael Wallace, President

• Heather George, Curator

Fédération nationale des communications et de la culture

• Annick Charette, President

Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club

• Terry Huisman, General Manager, Business Operations

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, January 31, 2022, the committee resumed its study of challenges related to the recovery of the arts, culture, heritage, and sport sectors, which have been deeply impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eleanor Noble, Kelly-Ann Paul, Heather George, Annick Charette, Terry Huisman, Sarah J. E. Iley and Jacoba Knaapen made statements and, with Lisa Blanchette and Michael Wallace, answered questions.

At 5:29 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Aimée Belmore

Clerk of the committee