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Minutes of Proceedings

Standing Committee on the Status of Women (FEWO)
42nd Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 136
Thursday, April 4, 2019, 8:51 a.m. to 10:26 a.m.
Televised
Presiding
Karen Vecchio, Chair (Conservative)

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• Rachel Bendayan for Pam Damoff (Liberal)
• Guy Caron for Irene Mathyssen (NDP)
• Anne Minh-Thu Quach for Irene Mathyssen (NDP)
• Sherry Romanado for Bob Bratina (Liberal)
• Dave Van Kesteren for Rachael Harder (Conservative)
Library of Parliament
• Clare Annett, Analyst
• Dominique Montpetit, Analyst
Challenges Faced by Senior Women with a Focus on the Factors Contributing to Their Poverty and Vulnerability
As individuals
• Lynn Lecnik
• Mary Moody
• Lana Schriver
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
• Katherine Scott, Senior Researcher
International Longevity Centre Canada
• Margaret Gillis, President
• Dr. Kiran Rabheru, Board Chair
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the Committee on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, the Committee resumed its study of challenges faced by senior women with a focus on the factors contributing to their poverty and vulnerability.

Katherine Scott and Margaret Gillis made statements and, with Kiran Rabheru, answered questions.

At 9:46 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 9:50 a.m., the sitting resumed.

Lynn Lecnik, by videoconference from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Mary Moody and Lana Schriver made statements.

At 10:04 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 115(5), it was agreed that the Committee continue to sit.

Lynn Lecnik, by videoconference from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Mary Moody and Lana Schriver answered questions.

At 10:26 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Kenza Gamassi
Clerk of the Committee