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Parliamentary Committees report on a variety of subjects. Their reports generally fall into one of three broad categories:

  1. Administrative: reports on committee membership, expenses, requests, and budgetary approvals;
  2. Legislative: reports on bills;
  3. Substantive: reports on special or major topics.

This compilation lists the substantive reports of the committees of the Senate and the House of Commons, and the interim and final reports of special committees from 1867 to the current Parliament.

It provides the following information:

  • the name of the Chair responsible for the report;
  • the date a special committee was created, or the date of reference to a standing committee;
  • the subject of reference;
  • the date of substantive reports and their title if applicable.
Note: Material is compiled from the Journals and Debates of the Senate and the House of Commons and Proceedings of the various committees.
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^ 41st Parliament (2011.06.02 - )
1st Session (2011.06.02 - )
  • Aboriginal Peoples, Standing
    Date:
    2011.06.16

    Reference:
    to examine and report on the federal government’s constitutional, treaty, political and legal responsibilities to First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples and other matters generally relating to the Aboriginal Peoples of Canada

    Report:
    tabled, 2012.11.01, no. 1/41-1355S
    Additions to Reserve: Expediting the Process 9th Report (Interim)
    tabled, 2012.06.27, no. 1/41-1006S
    A Commitment Worth Preserving: Reviving the British Columbia Treaty Process 8th Report (Interim)
    tabled, 2011.12.07, no. 1/41-619S
    Reforming First Nations Education: From Crisis to Hope 3rd Report (Interim)

  • Agriculture and Forestry, Standing
    Date:
    2011.06.15

    Reference:
    to examine and report on the current state and future of Canada's forest sector. In particular, the Committee shall be authorized to:
    (a) Examine the causes and origins of the current forestry crisis;
    (b) Examine the federal role in the forest sector in Canada;
    (c) Examine and promote the development and commercialisation of value added products;
    (d) Examine potential changes to the National Building Code of Canada 2005 to increase the utilization of wood;
    (e) Examine education in the wood science sector;
    (f) Develop a vision for the long-term positioning and competitiveness of the forest industry in Canada; and
    (g) Recommend specific measures to be put forward by the federal government to lay the foundations of that vision.

    Report:
    presented, 2011.07.08, no. 1/41-205S
    The Canadian Forest Sector: A Future based on Innovation 2nd Report
    The original mandate was given March 31, 2009 during the 40th Parliament, 2nd Session,
    Mockler, Percy (Chair)

  • Banking, Trade and Commerce, Standing
    Date:
    2012.01.31

    Reference:
    to undertake a review of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (S.C. 2000, c. 17)

  • Conflict of Interest for Senators, Standing
    Date:
    2011.10.26

    Reference:
    to undertake, in accordance with rule 86(1)(r)(ii) of the Rules of the Senate, a study on the provisions of the Conflict of Interest Code for Senators

    Report:
    presented, 2012.03.29
    3rd Report
    Stratton, Terry (Chair)

  • Diversity of the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration, Subcommittee
    (Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration, Standing)
    Date:
    2012.05.10

    Reference:
    to undertake a review of the Employment Equity Report 2006-2009, examine the related draft policy and consider recruitment and retention strategies that will enable the Senate to reflect Canada’s diversity in its workforce and workplace

    Report:
    tabled, 2012.12.06, no. 1/41-1397S
    Final Report 16th Report
    Tkachuk, David (Chair)

  • Energy, Environment and Natural Resources, Standing
    Date:
    2011.06.16

    Reference:
    to examine and report on the current state and future of Canada's energy sector (including alternative energy). In particular, the committee shall be authorized to:
    (a) Examine the current state of the energy sector across Canada, including production, manufacturing, transportation, distribution, sales, consumption and conservation patterns;
    (b) Examine the federal and provincial/territorial roles in the energy sector and system in Canada;
    (c) Examine current domestic and international trends and anticipated usage patterns and market conditions, including trade and environmental measures and opportunities, likely to influence the sector's and energy system's future sustainability;
    (d) Develop a national vision for the long-term positioning, competitiveness and security of Canada's energy sector; and
    (e) Recommend specific measures by which the federal government could help bring that vision to fruition.

    That the papers and evidence received and taken and work accomplished by the committee on this subject since the beginning of the Second Session of the Fortieth Parliament be referred to the committee



  • Fisheries and Oceans, Standing
    Date:
    2011.10.20

    Reference:
    to examine and report on the management of the grey seal population off Canada's East Coast

  • Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Standing
    Date:
    2012.11.07

    Reference:
    to examine and report on Canadian foreign policy regarding Iran, its implications, and other related matters

    Report:
    tabled, 2012.12.12, no. 1/41-1404S
    Iran in Focus: Current Issues for Canadian Foreign Policy 9th Report
    Date:
    2012.02.07

    Reference:
    to study and report on the establishment of a “Charter of the Commonwealth” as agreed to by the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Perth, Australia, in October 2011 and its implications for Canada
    Date:
    2011.06.21

    Reference:
    to examine the political and economic developments in Brazil and the implications for Canadian policy and interests in the region, and other related matters.

    Report:
    tabled, 2012.05.29, no. 1/41-921S
    Intensifying Strategic Partnerships with the New Brazil 5th Report

  • Human Rights, Standing
    Date:
    2011.11.30

    Reference:
    to examine and report upon the issue of cyberbullying in Canada with regard to Canada's international human rights obligations under Article 19 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

    Report:
    Date:
    2011.06.22

    Reference:
    to examine and report upon the issue of the sexual exploitation of children in Canada, with a particular emphasis on understanding the scope and prevalence of the problem of the sexual exploitation of children across the country and in particularly affected communities

    Report:
    tabled, 2011.11.23, no. 1/41-597S
    The Sexual Exploitation of Children in Canada: the Need for National Action 3rd Report
    The original mandate was given June 26, 2009 during the 40th Parliament, 2nd Session.
    Date:
    2011.06.22

    Reference:
    to examine and report on the issue relating to human rights and inter alia, to review the machinery of government dealing with Canada’s international and national human rights obligations

  • Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration, Standing
    Date:
    2013.02.28

    Reference:
    to study policies and guidelines relating to Senator's travel.

    Report:
    Date:
    2013.02.14

    Reference:
    to provide a summary report of Senator Duffy’s travel patterns between Prince Edward Island, his province of appointment, and the NCR
    Date:
    2012.11.22

    Reference:
    to study the payment of allowances to senators whose primary residence is more than 100 kilometers from Parliament Hill
    Date:
    2012.11.22

    Reference:
    to inquire into and report on all matters relating to living allowances in the NCR; and, as of December 6, 2012, to investigate media reports with respect to Senator Mac Harb’s living allowances in the NCR
    Date:
    2012.11.22

    Reference:
    to investigate media reports with respect to Senator Patrick Brazeau’s living allowances in the National Capital Region (NCR); and to inquire into and report on all matters relating to living allowances in the NCR

  • Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Standing
    Date:
    2011.09.27

    Reference:
    to study the Parole Board of Canada User Fees Proposal, User Fees Act, S.C. 2004, c. 6, sbs. 4(2)

    Report:
    presented, 2011.11.03
    5th Report

  • National Finance, Standing
    Date:
    2011.10.06

    Reference:
    to examine and report on the potential reasons for price discrepancies in respect of certain goods between Canada and the United States, given the value of the Canadian dollar and the effect of cross border shopping on the Canadian economy

    Report:
    tabled, 2013.02.06, no. 1/41-1463S
    The Canada-USA Price Gap 16th Report
    Day, Joseph A. (Chair)

  • National Security and Defence, Standing
    Date:
    2011.06.22

    Reference:
    to study: (a) services and benefits provided to members of the Canadian Forces; to veterans who have served honourably in Her Majesty's Canadian Armed Forces in the past; to members and former members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and its antecedents; and all of their families;
    (b) commemorative activities undertaken by the Department of Veterans' Affairs Canada, to keep alive for all Canadians the memory of Canadian veterans' achievements and sacrifices; and
    (c) continuing implementation of the New Veterans' Charter

    Report:
    tabled, 2013.03.21, no. 1/41- 1525S
    A study of the new veterans charter 9th Report
    Date:
    2011.06.22

    Reference:
    to examine Canada’s national security and defence policies, practices, circumstances and capabilities

    Report:
    tabled, 2011.12.15, no. 1/41-647S
    Answering the Call: the Future role of Canada's Primary Reserve 4th Report (interim)
    Wallin, Pamela (Chair)

  • Official Languages, Standing
    Date:
    2011.11.02

    Reference:
    to examine Air Canada's obligations under the Official Languages Act
    Date:
    2011.10.05

    Reference:
    to examine and report on the use of the Internet, new media and social media and the respect for Canadians’ language rights

    Report:
    tabled, 2012.10.25, no. 1/41- 1340S
    Internet, New Media and Social Media: Respect for Language Rights! 5th Report
    Chaput, Maria (Chair)

  • Social Affairs, Science and Technology, Standing
    Date:
    2011.11.22

    Reference:
    to examine and report on prescription pharmaceuticals in Canada, including but not limited to:
    (a) the process to approve prescription pharmaceuticals with a particular focus on clinical trials;
    (b) the post-approval monitoring of prescription pharmaceuticals;
    (c) the off-label use of prescription pharmaceuticals; and
    (d) the nature of unintended consequences in the use of prescription pharmaceuticals.
    Date:
    2011.06.23

    Reference:
    to examine and report on the progress in implementing the 2004, 10-Year Plan to Strengthen Health Care

    Report:
    Date:
    2011.06.21

    Reference:
    to examine and report on the accessibility of post-secondary education in Canada, including but not limited to:
    (a) analysis of the current barriers in post-secondary education, such as geography, family income levels, means of financing for students, debt levels and challenges faced specifically by Aboriginal students;
    (b) evaluation of the current mechanisms for students to fund post-secondary education, such as Canada Student Loans Program, Canada Student Grants Program, Canada Access Grants, funding for Aboriginal students, Canada Learning Bonds, and Registered Education Savings Plans;
    (c) evaluation of the current mechanisms to fund scientific research and development in post-secondary and related institutions and the commercialization of such research;
    (d) examination of the current federal/provincial transfer mechanism for post-secondary education;
    (e) evaluation of the potential establishment of a dedicated transfer for post-secondary education; and
    (f) any other matters related to the study

    Report:

  • Transport and Communications, Standing
    Date:
    2011.06.15

    Reference:
    to examine and report on current on emerging issues related to the Canadian airline industry, including but not limited to:
    (a) its performance and long-term viability in the changing global market;
    (b) its place within Canada;
    (c) its business relationship with their passengers; and
    (d) its important economic effect in the Canadian communities where airport are located.
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Updated on: 2013.05.10

Revised on: 2013.05.13

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