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Minutes of Proceedings

45th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 44
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 3:45 p.m. to 5:25 p.m.
Webcast
Presiding
Marilyn Gladu, Vice-Chair (Liberal)

• Kelly Block for Connie Cody (Conservative)
• Kelly DeRidder for Anna Roberts (Conservative)
Library of Parliament
• Caitlin Gropp, Analyst
• Alexia Lagacé-Roy, Analyst
The committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to committee business.

It was agreed, — That the proposed supplementary budget in the amount of $2,000, for the study of the role and capacity of women's shelters and transitional housing to support women and girls in Canada, be adopted.

As an individual
• Pnina Alon-Shenker, Associate Professor, Toronto Metropolitan University
• Julie Drapeau, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Purity Life Health Products LP
Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health
• Roberta Heale, Full Professor, Laurentian University
Edmonton Women's Health Research
• Dr. Colleen Norris, Cavarzan Chair in Women's Health Research
Menovate
• Aimee Debow, Founder
Women's Health Collective Canada
• Amy Flood, Executive Director
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the committee commenced its study of labour force impacts of menopause and perimenopause.

Pnina Alon-Shenker, Roberta Heale and Amy Flood made statements and answered questions.

At 4:16 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 115(5), it was agreed that the committee continue to sit.

Questioning of the witnesses resumed.

At 4:35 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 115(5), the meeting was suspended.

At 4:51 p.m., the meeting resumed.

Colleen Norris, Julie Drapeau and Aimee Debow made statements and answered questions.

At 5:25 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Tina Miller
Clerk of the committee