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Minutes of Proceedings

44th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 35
Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 11:04 a.m. to 12:59 p.m.
Webcast
Presiding
Sean Casey, Chair (Liberal)

• Daniel Blaikie for Don Davies (NDP)
• Jean-Denis Garon for Luc Thériault (Bloc Québécois)
• Randy Hoback for Todd Doherty (Conservative)
Library of Parliament
• Sarah Dodsworth, Analyst
• Kelly Farrah, Analyst
Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the clerk of the committee presided over the election of a vice-chair.

On motion of Laila Goodridge, it was agreed, — That Stephen Ellis be elected First Vice-Chair of the committee.

Public Health Agency of Canada
• Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer
• Dr. Howard Njoo, Deputy Chief Public Health Officer
• Stephen Bent, Vice-President, COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Task Force
• Jennifer Lutfallah, Vice President, Health Security and Regional Operations Branch
• Cindy Evans, Vice-President, Emergency Management Branch
• Matthew Tunis, Executive Secretary, National Advisory Committee on Immunization
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, the committee resumed its study of the emergency situation facing Canadians in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Theresa Tam made a statement and, with the Matthew Tunis, Stephen Bent and Howard Njoo, answered questions.

Motion

Jean-Denis Garon moved, — That the committee proceed to the consideration of matters related to committee business.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to, by a show of hands: YEAS: 11; NAYS: 0.

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

Motion

Laila Goodridge moved, — That the committee meet in camera on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, to plan for its consideration of Bill C-31, An Act respecting cost of living relief measures related to dental care and rental housing.

The question was put on the motion and it was negatived, by a show of hands: YEAS: 3; NAYS: 5.

On motion of Jean-Denis Garon, it was agreed, — That the committee meet in camera on Thursday, October 20, 2022, to plan for its consideration of Bill C-31, An Act respecting cost of living relief measures related to dental care and rental housing.

On motion of Jean-Denis Garon, it was agreed, — That the committee hold two two-hour meetings on Monday, October 24, 2022, in relation to its study of Bill C-31, An Act respecting cost of living relief measures related to dental care and rental housing, in advance of the clause-by-clause consideration of the said bill to be held the same day at 7:00 p.m.

At 12:59 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Patrick Williams
Clerk of the committee