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Minutes of Proceedings

Standing Committee on the Status of Women (FEWO)
44th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 15
Tuesday, April 26, 2022, 3:30 p.m. to 5:34 p.m.
Webcast
Presiding
Karen Vecchio, Chair (Conservative)

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• Sylvie Bérubé for Andréanne Larouche (Bloc Québécois)
Library of Parliament
• Clare Annett, Analyst
• Dominique Montpetit, Analyst
Committee Business
The committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to committee business.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $14,345.00, for the study of resource development and violence against Indigenous women and girls, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That, as part of its study on resource development and violence against Indigenous women and girls, the committee accept briefs written in Inuktitut, Algonquin, Denesuline (Chipewyan), Michif Cree and Blackfoot.

Resource Development and Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls
British Columbia Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
• Leslie Varley, Executive Director
Ending Violence Association of British Columbia
• Ninu Kang, Executive Director
Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre Inc.
• Diane Redsky, Executive Director
Yukon Aboriginal Women's Council
• Debbra Greig, Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health Services Provider
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, the committee commenced its study of resource development and violence against Indigenous women and girls.

The witnesses made statements and answered questions.

At 5:17 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 115(5), it was agreed that the committee continue to sit.

Questioning of the witnesses resumed.

At 5:34 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Alexie Labelle
Clerk of the Committee