It was agreed, — That the First Report from the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure, which read as follows, be concurred in:

Your subcommittee met on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, to consider the business of the committee and agreed to make the following recommendations:

1. That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study of the opportunities to: support Indigenous communities, businesses, and individuals through a second wave of COVID-19; facilitate Indigenous communities reopening in a safe and responsible manner; build resiliency with an equitable and sustainable economic recovery plan; that the scope of the study take into consideration First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities and individuals, including those living off reserve and in urban centres; health, including mental health supports, supports for Indigenous organizations, businesses, and communities, that the committee also study measures undertaken so far through partnership between Indigenous communities and the Government of Canada as well as further opportunities for partnership during the COVID-19 pandemic and in the recovery phase; that the study consist of at least 4 meetings with witnesses, that evidence collected and received during the committee's study on the Government's Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic from the 1st session of the 43rd Parliament be taken into consideration and used as evidence for this study and subsequent report to the House, that members send their suggested lists of witnesses to the clerk no later than Friday, October 30, 2020, at 12:00 p.m., that the committee report its findings and recommendations to the House; and that, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee request that the government table a comprehensive response to the report.
2. That, the ministers of Indigenous Services, Crown Indigenous Relations, and Northern Affairs, be invited to appear regarding the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2020-21.
3. That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study of food security in northern communities, and that the evidence and documentation received by the committee during the 1st Session of the 43rd Parliament on the subject be taken into consideration by the committee in the current session.

At 11:22 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 11:35 a.m., the sitting resumed in public.

The Committee resumed consideration of the motion of Eric Melillo, — That the committee recognizes the immediate need for investment in broadband in northern Canada to ensure remote communities are not left behind during this pandemic, and this be reported to the House.

After debate, the question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.

At 11:54 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 12:08 p.m., the sitting resumed.

The Chair called Vote 1 under Canadian High Arctic Research Station.

By unanimous consent, the Chair called Votes 5, 10 and L15 under Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Votes 1, 5 and 10 under Department of Indigenous Services.

Vote 1 under Canadian High Arctic Research Station, Votes 1, 5, 10 and L15 under Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Votes 1, 5 and 10 under Department of Indigenous Services carried on division.

ORDERED, — That the Chair report Vote 1 under Canadian High Arctic Research Station, Votes 1, 5, 10 and L15 under Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Votes 1, 5 and 10 under Department of Indigenous Services, less the amounts voted in the Interim Estimates, to the House.

Arnold Viersen moved, — That the committee extend condolences to the family of Joyce Echaquan and express great concern over her treatment and this be reported to the House.

After debate, the question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.