Briana Koop and Gabriel Pelletier made statements and answered questions.

By unanimous consent, on motion of Garnett Genuis, it was agreed, — That the committee conduct a two-meeting study on the possibility of providing for the continuation of Employment Insurance (EI) parental leave in the event of the death of a parent who is an EI beneficiary; that the committee ask the Parliamentary Budget Officer to provide an analysis of the cost implications of such an extension before the study begins; that the committee invite the Parliamentary Budget Officer and government representatives to appear together as part of the study; that any additional witnesses be submitted to the clerk by Saturday, April 11, 2026; and that the motion moved by Garnett Genuis on Monday, March 9, 2026, regarding the expansion of the scope of Bill C-222, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (death of a child), be deemed withdrawn.

Questioning of Briana Koop and Gabriel Pelletier resumed.

At 4:38 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 4:48 p.m., the meeting resumed.

Danyelle Kaluski, Janie Lapointe Tremblay, Rachel Samulack and Robert Samulack made statements and answered questions.

It was agreed, — That, in relation to the study on Bill C-222, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (death of a child), the committee offer mental health support to the witnesses, and that the clerk be authorized to make the necessary arrangements, if requested.

It was agreed, — That, in relation to Bill C-222, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (death of a child), clause-by-clause consideration commence on Monday, April 13, 2026, and that amendments to the said bill be submitted to the clerk no later than 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026.