Today’s issue of Queen Street Analytics covers October’s legislative developments in Ottawa, with updates on bills that sit in committee, bills that went through first, second or third reading in the House and the Senate, and bills that received royal assent and became law.
Table of Contents (by file):
Energy, Environment and Resources
Agriculture and Forestry
Transport and Infrastructure
Finance, Banking, Commerce
Industry, Technology, Science
Indigenous Peoples
International Trade and Foreign Affairs
National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs
Fisheries and Oceans
Health
Social Development, Culture, Citizenship, Languages
Highlights (by file):
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4 meetings held in October. In total, 6 meetings held since September.
1 brief submitted in October by an individual. No previous briefs.
18 witnesses appeared in October from Business Council of Alberta, Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, Canada's Building Trades Unions, Cenovus Energy Inc., International Union of Operating Engineers, Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada, Project Reconciliation, Red Nation Natural Law Energy, Trans Mountain Corporation, Tsleil-Waututh Nation. In total, 27 witnesses appeared since September.
1 meeting held in October. In total, 7 meetings held since May.
4 briefs submitted in October from David Suzuki Foundation, Indigenous Clean Energy, The Atmospheric Fund. In total, 28 briefs submitted since May 2023 from Acadia Center, Clean Prosperity, Coalition for Responsible Energy Development in New Brunswick, Electricity Canada, Electricity Human Resources Canada, Electro-Federation Canada, Grandmothers Act to Save the Planet, International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War Canada, Nergica, Ontario Clean Air Alliance, Ontario Power Generation Inc., Passamaquoddy Recognition Group Inc., Sacred Earth Solar, The United Church of Canada.
5 witnesses submitted in October from Canadian Climate Institute, Macdonald-Laurier Institute, The Pembina Institute, The Transition Accelerator. In total, 36 witnesses appeared since May.
4 meetings held in October. In total, 5 meetings held since September.
No briefs submitted.
29 witnesses appeared in October from Alberta Fire Chiefs Association, Alberta Forest Products Association, Alberta Legislative Assembly, Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, Arctic Fire Safety Services Limited, Bighorn Stoney First Nation, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Forest Products Association of Canada, Forests Ontario, Government of Alberta, Indigenous Leadership Initiative, Lac Ste. Anne Métis Community Association, Outdoor Council of Canada, Parks Canada Agency, Tourism Industry Association of Canada. In total, 32 witnesses appeared since September.
2 meetings held in October. In total, 7 meetings held since May.
1 brief submitted in October by an individual. No previous briefs submitted.
16 witnesses appeared in October from Alberta Fire Chiefs Association, Alberta Forest Products Association, Alberta Legislative Assembly, Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, Arctic Fire Safety Services Limited, Bighorn Stoney First Nation, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Forest Products Association of Canada, Forests Ontario, Government of Alberta, Indigenous Leadership Initiative, Lac Ste. Anne Métis Community Association, Outdoor Council of Canada, Parks Canada Agency, Tourism Industry Association of Canada. In total, 52 witnesses appeared since May.
1 meeting held in October. In total, 3 meetings held since June.
No briefs submitted in October. In total, 3 briefs submitted by Cenovus Energy Inc., Imperial Oil Limited, Suncor Energy Inc.
No witnesses appeared in October. In total, 5 witnesses appeared since June.
1 meeting held in October. No previous meetings.
No briefs submitted.
No witnesses appeared.
1 meeting held in October. No previous meetings.
No briefs submitted.
No witnesses appeared.
5 meetings held in October. No previous meetings.
2 briefs submitted in October by Agri-Food Innovation Council, Farmers for Climate Soldiers. No previous briefs submitted.
32 witnesses appeared in October from Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Agri-Food Innovation Council, Association des producteurs de fraises et de framboises du Québec, Association des producteurs maraîchers du Québec, Canada Organic Trade Association, Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute, Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance, Canadian Cattle Association, Canadian Canola Growers Association, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canadian Pork Council, Cereals Canada, CropLife Canada, Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Department of Environment, Department of Finance, Farmers for Climate Solutions, Global Institute for Food Security, Grain Growers of Canada, International Institute for Sustainable Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Producteurs de légumes de transformation du Québec, Producteurs de grains du Québec, Pulse Canada. No previous witnesses appeared.
2 meetings held in October. In total, 3 meetings held since September.
No briefs submitted.
8 witnesses appeared in October from Department of Transport, Unifor. In total, 11 witnesses apepared since September.
2 meetings held in October. No previous meetings held.
No briefs submitted.
15 witnesses appeared in October from Association des riverains et amis du Richelieu, Boating Ontario Association, Coalition Navigation, Fédération québécoise de défense des lacs et cours d’eau, Lac-Simon Municipality, Memphremagog Conservation Inc., Municipalité de Lac-Simon, National Marine Manufacturers Association Canada, Organisme de bassin versant de la Yamaska, Port Rowan Harbour Committee, Village of Fraser Lake. No previous witnesses appeared.
2 meetings held in October. In total, 10 meetings held since March 2023.
No briefs submitted.
No witnesses appeared in October. In total, 23 witnesses appeared
2 meetings held in October. In total, 6 meetings held since May.
3 briefs submitted in October by Calm Air International LP, Goose Bay Airport Corporation, Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay. In total, 4 briefs submitted since July by NAV CANADA.
11 witnesses appeared in October from Central Mountain Air, Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec, Goose Bay Airport Corporation, North-Wright Airways, Perimeter Aviation, Régie intermunicipale de l’aéroport régional de Mont-Joli, Summit Air Ltd., The North West Company, Town of Churchill, Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay. In total, 34 witnesses apepared since May.
An Act respecting a national framework on advertising for sports betting
2 meetings held in October. In total, 6 meetings held since June.
4 briefs submitted in October by House of Lords, National Football League, National Hockey League. In total, 12 briefs submitted since June from Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, Canadian Football League, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Cardus.
8 witnesses appeared in October from Canadian Gaming Association, Canadian Heritage, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, ThinkTV, Washington State University. In total, 26 witnesses appeared since June.
7 meetings held in October. No previous meetings.
5 briefs submitted in October from B’nal Brith Canada, Canadian Teachers’ Federation, Council of Canadian Innovators, Co-operative Housing Federation of Candaa, JTI-Macdonald Corp., Unifor. In total, 827 briefs submitted since September.
58 witnesses appeared in October from Aerospace Industries Association of Canada, Association québécoise de l'industrie du disque, du spectacle et de la vidéo, Basic Income Canada Network, B’nai Brith Canada, Business-Higher Education Roundtable, Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, Canadian Credit Union Association, Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions, Canadian Labour Congress, Canadian Teachers' Federation, Canadian Trucking Alliance, Canadian Urban Transit Association, Canadian Gas Association, Canadian Independent Sceen Fund for Black and People of Colour Creators, CHIN Radio TV International, Climate Emergency Unit, Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada, Community Food Centres Canada, Confédération des syndicats nationaux, Convenience Industry Council of Canada, Council of Canadian Innovators, Diabetes Canada, Extended Healthcare Professionals Coalition, Festivals and Major Events Canada, Front d'action populaire en réaménagement urbain, Grain Growers of Canada, Green Budget Coalition, Indigenous Raven Impact Foundation, Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Mortgage Professionals Canada, Native Child and Family Services of Toronto, Pembina Institute, Perimeter Aviation, Qikiqtani Inuit Association, Réseau FADOQ, Summit Air Ltd., Toronto Biennial of Art, Unifor, World Wildlife Fund-Canada (WWF-Canada), Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative Canada. No previous witnesses appeared.
1 meeting held in October. In total, 8 meetings held since April.
No briefs submitted.
2 witnesses appeared in October from Bank of Canada. In total, 16 witnesses appeared since April.
An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (deemed trust — perishable fruits and vegetables)
2 meeting held in October. In total, 4 meetings held since September.
3 briefs submitted in October from Canadian Produce Marketing Association, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Office of Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada. In total, 8 briefs submitted since November 2023 from Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals, Canadian Produce Marketing Association, Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada.
10 witnesses appeared in October from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Nature Fresh Farms, Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers, The Conference Board of Canada. In total, 17 witnesses appeared since September.
An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair)
3 meetings held in October. No previous meetings.
8 briefs submitted in October from Alissa Centivany, American Public Health Association, Association of Equipment Manufacturers, Belron Canada, Canadian Canola Growers Association, Medtech Canada, Public Interest Advocacy Centre, LKQ Corporation. No previous briefs submitted.
11 witnesses appeared in October from Associated Equipment Distributors, Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Entertainment Software Association of Canada, Global Automakers of Canada, Grain Growers of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, LKQ Corporation, Nintendo of America, Vermeer Canada. No previous witnesses appeared.
An Act to amend the Copyright Act (interoperability)
3 meetings held in October. No previous meetings.
5 briefs submitted in October from Association of Equipment Manufacturers, Canadian Canola Growers Association, Public Interest Advocacy Centre. No previous briefs submitted.
5 witnesses appeared in October from Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Grain Growers of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. No previous witnesses appeared.
Bill C-415 (amend the Canada Labour Code (flight attendants)): first reading completed on October 21.
Bill C-26 (respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts): second reading completed on October 2123
6 meetings held in October.
No briefs submitted.
27 witnesses appeared in October from Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Bank of Montreal, Canadian Bankers Association, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Canadian Public Interest Advocacy Centre, Canadian Retail Council, Competition Bureau Canada, Conseil québécois du commerce de détail, Equifax Canada Co., Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, Fintechs Canada, Interac Corp., Mastercard Canada, Momentum, Public Interest Advocacy Centre, Retail Council of Canada, Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, Stripe, TD Bank Group, Visa Canada Corporation. No witnesses appeared previously.
An Act respecting Pharmacare
3 meetings held in October. In total, 7 meetings held since September.
26 briefs submitted in October by Arthritis Society Canada, Association québécoise des pharmaciens propriétaires, Best Medicines Coalition, Canadian Association for Pharmacy Distribution Management (CAPDM), Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Doctors for Medicare, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions, Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association, Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association, Canadian Union of Public Employees, Council of Canadians, Diabetes Canada, Food Allergy Canada, Health Canada, Innovative Medicines Canada, National Indigenous Diabetes Association, National Pensioners Federation, Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada, Smart Health Benefits Coalition, Sun Life Assurance Company Canada. In total, 27 briefs submitted since August by Heart and Stroke Foundation.
21 witnesses appeared in October from Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights, Canadian Association for Pharmacy Distribution Management, Canadian Medical Association, Canadian Pharmacists Association, Canada's Drug Agency, Council of Canadians, Diabetes Canada, Health Association of African Canadians, Health Canada, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Montreal Economic Institute, National Indigenous Diabetes Association, Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer, Pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance, The Conference Board of Canada, The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada. No previous witnesses.
An Act respecting water, source water, drinking water, wastewater and related infrastructure on First Nation lands
4 meetings held in October. In total, 8 meetings held since September.
11 briefs submitted in October by Aq'am First Nation, Assembly of First Nations, British Columbia Assembly of First Nations, Council of Canadians, Government of Ontario, Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Mohawk Council of Kahnawake, Okanagan Indian Band, Onion Lake Cree Nation, Six Nations of the Grand River. In total, 17 briefs submitted since August by Ermineskin Cree Nation, Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council, First Nations Advisory Committee on Safe Drinking Water, Nishnawbe Aski Nation.
34 witnesses appeared in October from Alberta Wildlife Federation, Assembly of First Nations, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Chippewas of The Thames First Nation, Cold Lake First Nations, Department of Indigenous Services, First Nations Advisory Committee on Safe Drinking Water, Kehewin Cree Nation, Kingson Huff, Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Mohawk Council of Kahnawake, Neskantaga First Nation, Onion Lake Cree Nation, Okanagan Indian Band, Six Nations of the Grand River, Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, Tataskweyak Cree Nation, Tallcree First Nation. In total, 73 witnesses appeared since June.
1 meeting held in October. No previous meetings.
No briefs submitted.
27 witnesses appeared in October from Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Bank of Montreal, Canadian Bankers Association, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Canadian Public Interest Advocacy Centre, Canadian Retail Council, Competition Bureau Canada, Conseil québécois du commerce de détail, Equifax Canada Co., Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, Fintechs Canada, Interac Corp., Mastercard Canada, Momentum, Public Interest Advocacy Centre, Retail Council of Canada, Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, Stripe, TD Bank Group, Visa Canada Corporation. No witnesses appeared previously.
An Act respecting the recognition of the Haida Nation and the Council of the Haida Nation
2 meetings in October. No previous meetings.
No briefs submitted.
8 witnesses appeared in October from Council of the Haida Nation, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs. No previous witnesses appeared.
no activity in October
2 meetings held in October. In total, 5 meetings held since September.
No briefs submitted in October. In total, 2 briefs submitted since September by Canadian Labour Congress, United Steelworkers.
10 witnesses appeared in October from Canadian Institute of Steel Construction, Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, Department of Industry, Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China, Kal Tire, The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation. In total, 26 witnesses appeared since September.
3 meetings held in October. No previous meetings.
No briefs submitted.
14 witnesses appeared in October from Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, Botanical PaperWorks Inc., Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Women's Foundation, Fédération des agricultrices du Québec, Invest Ottawa, Organization of Women in International Trade, PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise, Réseau des Femmes d'affaires du Québec, Samdesk Canada Inc., University of Toronto, Women in Governance, YWCA Hamilton. No previous witnesses appeared.
1 meeting held in October. In total, 3 meeting held since May.
No briefs submitted in October. In total, 1 brief submitted in May by FUr Institute of Canada.
No witnesses appeared in October. In total, 11 witnesses appeared since May.
2 meetings held in October. No previous meetings.
No briefs submitted.
11 witnesses appeared in October from Center for the Middle East and International Law at GMU Scalia Law School, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, Ottawa Forum on Israel Palestine, Queen's University, University of California Los Angeles, University of Fraser Valley, University of Ottawa, University of Waterloo, UQAM. No previous witnesses appeared.
1 meeting held in October. In total, 5 meetings held since June.
No briefs submitted in October. In total, 2 briefs submitted since June from Raoui Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights.
No witnesses appeared in October. In total, 18 witnesses appeared since June.
no activity in October
Bill C-20 (establishing the Public Complaints and Review Commission and amending certain Acts and statutory instruments): royal assent received on October 31.
4 meetings held in October. No previous meetings.
1 brief held in September by Matrixvisa Inc. No previous briefs.
20 witnesses appeared in October from American Sunlight Project, Centre for International Governance Innovation, Central European University, Google, Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Meta Platforms Inc., Royal Military College of Canada, Russian Canadian Democratic Alliance, Stockholm Free World Forum, TikTok, Ukrainian Canadian Congress, YouTube. No previous witnesses appeared.
1 meeting held in October. In total, 8 meetings held since February.
No briefs submitted in October. In total, 11 briefs submitted since February by Association des directeurs de police du Québec, Association of Canadian Port Authorities, Automotive Industries Association of Canada, CAA Insurance Company, Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, Canadian Automobile Association, Canadian Vehicle Exporter's Association, Customs and Immigration Union, National Police Federation, Shipping Federation of Canada, VIN Verification Services Inc., York Regional Police.
No witnesses appeared in September. In total, 42 witnesses appeared since February.
2 meeting held in October. No previous meetings.
No briefs submitted.
9 witnesses appeared in October from British Columbia Gurdwaras Council, Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Centre for International Governance Innovation, Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Privy Council Office, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Université de Sherbrooke, World Sikh Organization of Canada. No previous witnesses appeared.
2 meetings held in October. In total, 7 meetings held since March.
No briefs submitted in October. In total, 1 brief submitted since June by Aerospace Industries Association of Canada.
6 witnesses appeared in October from Callan Group Ltd., GALAXIA Mission System, Global Spatial Technology Solutions Inc., Mission Control Space Services Inc.
2 meetings held in October. In total, 9 meetings held since March.
No briefs submitted in October. In total, 1 brief submitted since March by an individual.
No witnesses appeared in October. In total, 26 witnesses appeared since February.
2 meetings held in October. In total, 7 meetings held since November 2023.
No briefs submitted.
No witnesses appeared in October. In total, 10 witnesses appeared since November 2023.
An Act establishing the Public Complaints and Review Commission and amending certain Acts and statutory instruments
2 meetings held in October. In total, 3 meetings held since September.
6 briefs submitted in October from Assembly of First Nations, Canadian Council for Refugees, Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council, Customs and Immigration Union, Management Advisory Board for the RCMP, Royal Canadian Mounted Police. In total, 8 briefs submitted since September from National Police Federation, International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group and Other Organizations.
9 witnesses appeared in October from Canada Border Services Agency, Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP, Public Safety Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police. No previous witnesses.
7 meeting held in October. In total, 10 meetings held since June.
1 brief submitted in October by National Council of Veteran Associations in Canada,
25 witnesses appeared in October from Canadian Afghanistan War Veterans Association, Canadian Armed Forces, Department of National Defence, Department of Veterans Affairs, Persian Gulf Veterans of Canada. In total, 29 witnesses appeared since June.
1 meeting held in October. In total, 9 meetings held since February.
No briefs submitted in October. In total, 6 briefs submitted since February by Assembly of First Nations, Council of Yukon First Nations, Little Salmon Carmacks First Nations, Yukon Salmon Sub-Committee.
No witnesses appeared in October. In total, 20 witnesses appeared since February.
3 meeting held in October. In total, 4 meetings held since September.
2 briefs submitted in October by Cadboro Bay Dead Boats Society, Vision Marine Consulting Ltd. No previous briefs submitted.
13 witnesses appeared in October from Cadboro Bay Dead Boats Society, Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers, Dead Boats Disposal Society, Friends of Shoal Harbour Society, Georgia Strait Alliance, Rugged Coast Research Society, shíshálh First Nation, Snaw-naw-as First Nation, Snuneymuxw First Nation, Terra Services Inc., Town of Bridgewater, Tseshaht First Nation. In total, 20 witnesses appeared since September.
1 meeting held in October. In total, 4 meetings held since February.
No briefs submitted in September. In total, 2 briefs submitted since May from Atlantic Groundfish Council, Gulf Shrimp Coalition.
No witnesses appeared in September. In total, 11 witnesses appeared since February 2024.
1 meeting held in October. No previous meetings.
No briefs submitted.
5 witnesses appeared in October from Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans. No previous witnesses appeared.
3 meetings held in October. No previous meetings.
4 briefs submitted in October from Atlantic Groundfish Council, Fish, Food and Allied. No previous briefs submitted.
12 witnesses appeared in October from Atlantic Groundfish Council, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Icewater Seafoods Inc., M-Expertise Marine Inc., Ocean Choice International, University of British Columbia. No previous witnesses appeared.
3 meetings held in October. In total, 4 meetings held since October.
4 briefs submitted in October from Great Lakes Fishery Commission. No previous briefs.
2 witnesses appeared in October from Great Lakes Fishery Commissioner. No previous witnesses.
3 meetings held in October. In total, 17 meetings held since December 2023.
2 briefs submitted in October by Children’s Healthcare Canada. In total, 31 briefs submitted since January by ANKORS, Association pour la santé publique du Québec, Canadian AIDS Society, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, Canadian Chiropractic Association, Canadian Civil Society Advancing Safe Supply Working Group, Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, Children’s Healthcare Canada, Communities, Alliances and Networks, Direction régionale de santé publique de Montréal, Eastside Illicit Drinkers Group for Education, Indigenous Chiropractic Caucus, Moms Stop the Harm, Native Women's Shelter of Montreal, Ottawa Inner City Health, Ontario Drug Policy Research Network, Save the Children Canada, Solutions for Kids in Pain, The J Healthcare Initiative, Toronto Harm Reduction Alliance, Toronto Public Health, Vancouver Coastal Health, British Columbia Centre on Substance Use, Canada Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research Network.
10 witnesses appeared in October from City of Toronto, First Nations Health Authority, Ottawa Inner City HallVancouver Island Cousntruction Association. In total, 69 witnesses appeared since December 2023.
An Act to establish a national strategy on brain injuries
3 meetings held in October. No previous meetings.
5 briefs submitted in October from Canadian Medical Association, Canadian Paediatric Clinical Pharmacology Expert Advisory Group, Patients for Patient Safety Canada, Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada, SGS Nutrasource. No previous briefs submitted.
12 witnesses appeared in October from Canadian Federation of Independent Business, Canadian Health Food Association, Department of Health, Direct Sellers Association of Canada, Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada. No previous witnesses appeared.
An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (natural health products)
3 meetings held in October. No previous meetings.
41 briefs submitted in October from Abbotsford School District, BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, Brain Canada Foundation, Brain Injury Alliance, Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine, Canadian Brain Research Strategy, Canadian Chiropractic Association, Canadian Concussion Network, Canadian Paediatric Clinical Pharmacology Expert Advisory Group, Canadian Traumatic Brain Injury Research Consortium, Children's Healthcare Canada, Collaborative Evidence: Developing Awareness and Research for Brain Injury Lab, Comox Valley Head Injury Society, Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada, Easter Seals Ontario, Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg, Headsup Concussion Advocacy Network, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, IWK Health Centre, Krystantos, Living Guideline for Pediatric Concussion, McGill University Health Centre. In total, 45 briefs submitted since August from Brain Injury Canada, Brain Injury Association of Windsor and Essex County, Ontario Brain Injury Association, The Cridge Centre for the Family, Toronto ABI Network.
7 witnesses appeared in October from Brain Injury Canada, Concussion Cafe Yukon, Concusson Legacy Foundation Canada, Constable Gerald Breese Centre for Traumatic Life Losses. No previous witnesses appeared.
Bill S-235 (amend the Citizenship Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act): first reading completed on October 23.
Bill C-416 (designate the month of October as Hungarian Heritage Month): first reading completed on October 23.
Bill S-15 (amend the Criminal Code and the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act): second reading completed on October 10.
That is it for today’s issue. Next week, we cover Ottawa’s lobbying landscape in September.
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