COVI Committee Meeting
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Minutes of Proceedings
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Ministerial Announcements
Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, made an announcement.
It was agreed, — That the committee observe a moment of silence for the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
Presenting Petitions
Petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented by Glen Motz, Elizabeth May and Lindsay Mathyssen.
Questions to Ministers
The committee proceeded to the questioning of ministers in respect of the COVID-19 pandemic.
At 1:30 p.m., Alexandra Mandès took the chair.
At 3:04 p.m., Anthony Rota took the Chair.
Debate on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
At 3:04 p.m., the committee commenced consideration of the motion “That the committee take note of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic”.
Debate arose thereon.
Tabling of Documents
Pursuant to the order of reference of Monday, April 20, 2020, Pablo Rodriguez, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, presented a document entitled “Revised translation regarding documents on economic downturns”.
Debate on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The debate continued.
At 4:27 p.m., Alexandra Mendès took the Chair.
At 5:09 p.m., pursuant to the order of reference of Monday, April 20, 2020, the debate adjourned.
At 5:09 p.m., pursuant to the order of reference of Monday, April 20, 2020, the committee adjourned until Thursday, May 7, 2020, at 12:00 p.m.