37^th Parliament, 2^nd Session
(September 30, 2002 - November 12, 2003)

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).

(2003-11-07)  Bill C-13, An Act respecting assisted human reproduction.

(2003-11-04)  Bill C-36, An Act to establish the Library and Archives of Canada, to amend the Copyright Act and to amend certain Acts in consequence.

(2003-10-29)  Bill C-50, An Act to amend the statute law in respect of benefits for veterans and the children of deceased veterans.

(2003-10-27)  Bill C-37, An Act to amend the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.

(2003-10-08)  Bill S-20, An Act to amend the Copyright Act.

(2003-06-19)  Study on the infrastructure and governance of the public health system in Canada, as well as on Canada’s ability to respond to public health emergencies arising from outbreaks of infectious disease.

(2003-06-10)  Bill S-3, An Act to amend the National Anthem Act to include all Canadians.

(2003-02-25)  Bill S-7, An Act to protect heritage lighthouses.

(2003-02-11)  Bill S-13, An Act to amend the Statistics Act.

(2003-02-04)  Study on issues arising from, and developments since, the tabling of its final report on the state of the health care system in Canada in October 2002. In particular, the Committee shall be authorized to examine issues concerning mental health and mental illness.

(2002-11-20)  Assess the obstacles confronting deaf and hearing-impaired persons who want full access to television programming, films, or any other form of communication or official announcement dealing with health, the maintenance of order or public safety.

(2002-10-30)  Bill C-11, An Act to amend the Copyright Act.

(2002-10-29)  Examination on the document entitled Santé en français - Pour un meilleur accès à des services de santé en français.

(2002-10-23)  Bill C-8, An Act to protect human health and safety and the environment by regulating products used for the control of pests.

(2002-10-23)  Bill C-12, An Act to promote physical activity and sport.

(2002-10-08)  The state of the health care system in Canada.