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Minutes of Proceedings

Standing Committee on the Status of Women (FEWO)
42nd Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 139
Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 8:47 a.m. to 10:21 a.m.
Presiding
Karen Vecchio, Chair (Conservative)

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• 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
• Juliette Noskey
• Colleen Young
Seniors Action Quebec
• Michael Udy, President
• Vanessa Herrick, Executive Director
Sheridan College
• Lia Tsotsos, Director, Centre for Elder Research
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.

Lia Tsotsos, by videoconference from Oakville, Ontario, Michael Udy and Vanessa Herrick made statements and answered questions.

At 9:45 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 9:51 a.m., the sitting resumed.

Colleen Young and Juliette Noskey, by videoconference from Calgary, Alberta, made statements and answered questions.

At 10:05 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 115(5), it was agreed that the Committee continue to sit.

At 10:21 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Kenza Gamassi
Clerk of the Committee