| Type of parliamentary body |
Specialized |
| Nature |
Permanent |
| Related to chambers |
House of Commons
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| Date of creation |
October 2004 |
| Last renewal date |
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| Mandate |
The general sphere of activity is that of gender equality issues. |
| Membership |
Twelve members. The list is established by the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, which acts as a selection committee. The House of Commons must adopt a new list at every session. In addition, the composition of the Committee is usually confirmed in September of every year. The Committee Chairperson is elected by his or her peers at the first meeting. |
| Working methods |
In accordance with the Rules of the House of Commons, the committees are masters of their work. Thus, each committee sets its own agenda unless it is circumscribed by a referral from the House. In that case, the House specifies the powers and mandate of the Committee in relation to a particular issue (for example, draft legislation or a specific study). Meetings are public unless the Committee decides otherwise (for the protection of witnesses, the handling of confidential information, etc.) It may organize field visits and hearings of governmental authorities (Canadian or foreign). Decisions are made by vote; members of the Committee decide on the recommendations to be made to the House. Finally, the Rules of the House require that the government produce a global response to the report within 150 days of its submission. |
| Relations with other parliamentary bodies |
Committee reports its work to the House of Commons, which then deals with the reports as it sees fit. |
| Relations with external bodies |
External bodies may be called as witnesses. |
| Subjects dealt with |
Currently, the Committee is holding roundtables to explore the concerns of women's organizations and equality-seeking organizations. |
| CONTACT INFORMATION |
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PRESIDING OFFICER(S)
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| Name |
Ms. Judy Sgro |
| Notes |
Chair |
| Address (if different from above) |
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Canada |
| Phone |
+ 1 613 - 992 77 74 |
| Fax |
+ 1 613 - 83 19 |
| E-mail |
Sgro.J@parl.gc.ca |
| Website |
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SECRETARY
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| Name |
Ms. Bonnie Charron |
| Notes |
Committee Clerk |
| Address (if different from above) |
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| Phone |
+1 613 995 61 94 |
| Fax |
+1 613 992 7380 |
| E-mail |
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| web site: |
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