FEWO Committee Meeting
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Minutes of Proceedings
It was agreed, — That the study concerning challenges faced by women living in rural communities consist of five meetings to be held each Tuesday.
It was agreed, — That the study concerning women’s unpaid work consist of five meetings to be held each Thursday.
It was agreed, — That the second meeting of the pay equity study be scheduled in 2021, based on the availability of the Minister of Labour and the Pay Equity Commissioner.
It was agreed, — That the consideration of a draft report for the study of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on women begin on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, and additional meetings be scheduled as required.
At 11:27 a.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 12:00 p.m., the sitting resumed in public.
Yves Giroux made a statement and, with Robert Behrend and Salma Mohamed Ahmed, answered questions.
At 1:00 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.