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Minutes of Proceedings

Standing Committee on the Status of Women (FEWO)
45th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 12
Monday, November 3, 2025, 3:41 p.m. to 5:40 p.m.
Webcast
Presiding
Marilyn Gladu, Chair (Conservative)

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• Jessica Fancy for Shaun Chen (Liberal)
Library of Parliament
• Caitlin Gropp, Analyst
• Vanessa Preston, Analyst
Subject Matter of Main Estimates 2025-26
• Hon. Rechie Valdez, P.C., M.P., Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism)
Department for Women and Gender Equality
• Frances McRae, Deputy Minister
• Lucie Malette, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director
• Jennifer Cairnie, Director General, Strategic Policy
Department of Industry
• Etienne-René Massie, Assistant Deputy Minister, Small Business, Tourism and Marketplace Services
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, October 6, 2025, the committee commenced its study of subject matter of Main Estimates 2025-26.

The Minister made a statement and answered questions.

At 4:44 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 4:46 p.m., the meeting resumed.

Frances McRae and Etienne-René Massie answered questions.

At 5:40 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Tina Miller
Clerk of the committee