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Minutes of Proceedings

45th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 42
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 3:31 p.m. to 5:39 p.m.
Webcast
Presiding
Dominique Vien, Chair (Conservative)

Library of Parliament
• Caitlin Gropp, Analyst
• Alexia Lagacé-Roy, Analyst
Harmony House Shelter
• Marilyn Matheson, Executive Director
Mercer Advocates Law Professional Corporation
• Kirsten Mercer, Lawyer and Gender-Based Violence Policy Expert
Regroupement des maisons pour femmes victimes de violence conjugale
• Annick Brazeau, President
• Élise Brien, Co-Lead on Political Affairs
Safe House and Service Hub for Survivors of Sex Trafficking in York Region
• Carol Wildgoose, Team Lead
Women’s Support Network of York Region
• Dr. Jacqueline Benn-John, Executive Director
YWCA Canada
• Aline Nizigama, National Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, April 23, 2026, the committee resumed its study of the role and capacity of women's shelters and transitional housing to support women and girls in Canada.

Marilyn Matheson, Annick Brazeau, Elise Brien and Aline Nizigama made statements and answered questions.

At 4:33 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 4:38 p.m., the meeting resumed.

Kirsten Mercer, Carol Wildgoose and Jacqueline Benn-John made statements and answered questions.

At 5:39 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Tina Miller
Clerk of the committee