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Minutes of Proceedings

45th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 43
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 11:24 a.m. to 1:01 p.m.
Webcast
Presiding
Dominique Vien, Chair (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 budget in the amount of $36,400, for the study of labour force impacts of menopause and perimenopause, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the deadline for the submission of briefs in relation to the study of labour force impacts of menopause and perimenopause be Wednesday, September 30, 2026, and that briefs not exceed two pages (approximately 1,000 words).

It was agreed, — That the clerk and analysts of the committee, in consultation with the Chair, prepare a news release to announce the committee's study of labour force impacts of menopause and perimenopause and to invite the public to submit briefs.

Faye Peterson House
• Debbie Zweep, Executive Director
SOS violence conjugale
• Claudine Thibaudeau, Lead, Issues Involving Intimate Partner Violence
Women's Centre for Social Justice
• Nneka MacGregor, Executive Director
• Sonya Boyce, Director, Stakeholder Outreach and Engagement
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.

The witnesses made statements and answered questions.

At 11:52 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 115(5), it was agreed that the committee continue to sit.

Questioning of the witnesses resumed.

At 12:04 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 115(5), the meeting was suspended.

At 12:36 p.m., the meeting resumed.

Questioning of the witnesses resumed.

At 1:01 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Tina Miller
Clerk of the committee