39^th Parliament, 1^st Session
(April 3, 2006 -   )

A committee’s order of reference is the Order of the Senate that authorizes it to examine a bill or to undertake a special study. Most committees require an order of reference before they can undertake such work. Two standing committees do, however, have permanent orders of reference, allowing them to undertake their work without waiting for a specific order of reference. These are the Committee on Privileges, Standing Rules and Orders (responsible for proposing amendments to the rules of the Senate, examining questions of privilege and consideration of the orders and customs of the Senate and privileges of Parliament) and the Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration (responsible for the financial and administrative matters relating to the internal management of the Senate).

(2006-10-03)  Bill S-214, An Act respecting a National Blood Donor Week.

(2006-09-28)  Bill C-5, An Act respecting the establishment of the Public Health Agency of Canada and amending certain Acts.

(2006-06-28)  Examine and report on the impact on our Canadian society of our aging population in particular the impact on seniors.

(2006-06-28)  Examine and report on current social issues pertaining to Canada's largest cities.

(2006-06-22)  The inquiry on the issue of funding for the treatment of autism.

(2006-05-10)  Bill S-211, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (lottery schemes).

(2006-05-04)  Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Hazardous Materials Information Review Act.

(2006-04-25)  Examine issues concerning mental health and mental illness.