Substantive Reports of Committees

Substantive Reports of Committees

Selected Links Major Legislative and Special Study Reports by Senate Committees Committee Business

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

Administrative: reports on committee membership, expenses, requests, and budgetary approvals;
Legislative: reports on bills;
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 1980 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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^ 39th Parliament (2006.04.03 - )
2nd Session (2007.10.16 - )

Agriculture and Forestry, Standing

Date:

2007.11.20

Reference:

to examine and report on the present state and the future of agriculture and forestry in Canada

Report:

tabled, 2007.12.11

Livestock Industry: Interim Report 4th Report

Fairbairn, Joyce (President)

Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament, Standing

Date:

2007.11.14

Reference:

to propose amendments to the rules of the Senate, to examine questions of privilege and to consider the orders and customs of the Senate and privileges of Parliament

Report:

presented, 2007.11.20

Amendments to the Rules of the Senate—reinstatement of bills from the previous session of the same Parliament 2e Report

Keon, Wilbert Joseph (President)

^ 39th Parliament (2006.04.03 - )
1st Session (2006.04.03 - 2007.09.14)

Aboriginal Peoples, Standing

Date:

2007.03.29

Reference:

to examine and report on recent work completed in relation to drinking water in First Nations' communities, notably:
the November 2006 Report of the Expert Panel on Safe Drinking Water for First Nations;
the 2005 Report of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development on Drinking Water in First Nations Communities; and
the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development's Plan of Action to address drinking water concerns in First Nations' communities

Report:

tabled, 2007.05.30

Safe Drinking Water for First Nations - Final report on the Committee's study on drinking water in First Nations' communities 8th Report

St. Germain, Gerry (President)

Date:

2006.05.30

Reference:

to examine and report on the general concerns of First Nations in Canada related to the federal Specific Claims process, the nature and status of the Government of Canada's Specific Claims policy, the present administration of the policy, the status of the Indian Specific Claims Commission, and other relevant matters with a view to making recommendations to contribute to the timely and satisfactory resolution of First Nations' grievances arising out both their treaties with the federal Crown and the Government of Canada's administration of their lands, monies, and other affairs under the Indian Act

Report:

tabled, 2006.12.12

Negotiation or Confrontation: It’s Canada’s Choice, Final Report 5th Report

St. Germain, Gerry (President)

Date:

2006.05.09

Reference:

to examine and report on the involvement of Aboriginal communities and businesses in economic development activities in Canada, in particular
to investigate elements that enable Aboriginal communities and businesses to succeed and obstacles to their achievement in all areas of the economy, including but not limited to:
- large-scale industrial developments such as pipelines;
- non-renewable resource developments in oil, gas and mining;
- renewable resource development;
- tourism;
- business services;
- and other related matters

Report:

tabled, 2007.03.20

Sharing Canada’s Prosperity – A Hand Up, Not A Handout: Final Report 6th Report

St. Germain, Gerry (President)

Aging, Special

Date:

2006.11.07

Reference:

to examine and to report the implications of an aging society in Canada

Report:

tabled, 2007.03.01

Embracing the Challenge of Aging: First Interim Report 2nd Report

Carstairs, Sharon (President)

Agriculture and Forestry, Standing

Date:

2006.05.16

Reference:

to examine and report on rural poverty in Canada, in particular:
(a) examine the dimension and depth of rural poverty in Canada;
(b) conduct an assessment of Canada's comparative standing in this area, relative to other OECD countries;
(c) examine the key drivers of reduced opportunity for rural Canadians;
(d) provide recommendations for measures mitigating rural poverty and reduced opportunity for rural Canadians

Report:

tabled, 2006.12.13

Understanding Freefall: The Challenge of the Rural Poor, Interim Report 6th Report

Fairbairn, Joyce (President)

Date:

2006.04.26

Reference:

to examine and report on the present state and the future of agriculture and forestry in Canada

Report:

tabled, 2006.06.21

Agriculture and Agri-Food Policy in Canada: Putting Farmers First!: Interim Report

Fairbairn, Joyce (President)

Banking, Trade and Commerce, Standing

Date:

2006.05.16

Reference:

to undertake a review of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (S.C. 2000, c. 17) pursuant to section 72 of the said Act

Report:

tabled, 2006.10.03

Stemming the Flow of Illicit Money: A Priority for Canada—Parliamentary Review of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act : Interim Report

Grafstein, Jerahmiel S. (President)

Date:

2006.05.02

Reference:

to examine and report on issues dealing with the demographic change that will occur in Canada within the next two decades; the implications of that change for Canada's economy, labour market and retirement income system; and federal actions that could be taken to ensure that any implications of future demographic change are, to the extent possible, properly addressed

Report:

tabled, 2006.06.13

The Demographic Time Bomb: Mitigating the Effects of Demographic Change in Canada

Grafstein, Jerahmiel S. (President)

Date:

2006.05.02

Reference:

to examine and report on consumer issues arising in the financial services sector, in particular:
• the impact of federal legislation and initiatives designed to protect consumers within the financial services sector;
• the role, corporate governance structure and effectiveness of agencies (including supervisory/regulatory and self-regulating), ombudspersons and others who play a role with respect to consumer protection and the supervision of the financial services sector;
• consumer credit rates and reporting agencies;
• and other related issues

Report:

tabled, 2006.06.06

Consumer Protection in the Financial Services Sector: The Unfinished Agenda

Grafstein, Jerahmiel S. (President)

Date:

2006.05.02

Reference:

to examine and report upon the present state of the domestic and international financial system

Report:

tabled, 2006.10.24

Passports and PASS Cards, Identity and Citizenship: Implementing the WHTI: Interim Report

Grafstein, Jerahmiel S. (President)

Fisheries and Oceans, Standing

Date:

2006.05.16

Reference:

to examine and report on issues relating to the federal government’s new and evolving policy framework for managing Canada’s fisheries and oceans

Report:

tabled, 2007.02.20

The Management of Atlantic Fish Stocks: Beyond the 200-Mile Limit 6th Report (interim)

Rompkey, William (President)

tabled, 2006.06.22

The Atlantic Snow Crab Fishery Interim Report

Rompkey, William (President)

Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Standing

Date:

2006.10.06

Reference:

to examine and report on the evacuation of Canadian citizens from Lebanon in July 2006

Report:

tabled, 2007.05.31

The Evacuation of Canadians from Lebanon in July 2006: Implications for the Government of Canada 12th Report

Di Nino, Consiglio (President)

Date:

2006.05.09

Reference:

to examine and report on
the development and security challenges facing Africa;
the response of the international community to enhance that continent’s development and political stability;
Canadian foreign policy as it relates to Africa;
and other related matters

Report:

tabled, 2007.02.15

Overcoming 40 Years of Failure: A New Road Map for Sub-Saharan Africa 7th Report

Segal, Hugh (President)

Human Rights, Standing

Date:

2006.04.27

Reference:

to examine and report upon Canada's international obligations in regards to the rights and freedoms of children, in particular to examine:
- our obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child; and
- whether Canada's legislation as it applies to children meets our obligations under this Convention

Report:

tabled, 2007.04.25

Children: The Silenced Citizens: Effective Implementation of Canada's International Obligations with Respect to the Rights of Children: Final Report 10th Report

Andreychuk, Raynell (President)

Date:

2006.04.27

Reference:

to examine cases of alleged discrimination in the hiring and promotion practices of the Federal Public Service and to study the extent to which targets to achieve employment equity for minority groups are being met; that the papers and evidence received and taken on the subject during the thirty-eighth Parliament be referred to the Committee; and that the Committee continue to monitor developments on the subject

Report:

tabled, 2007.02.20

Employment Equity in the Federal Public Service — Not There Yet

Preliminary Findings
7th Report

Andreychuk, Raynell (President)

Date:

2006.04.27

Reference:

to examine and monitor issues relating to human rights and, inter alia, to review the machinery of government dealing with Canada’s international and national human rights obligations

Report:

tabled, 2007.05.10

Canada and the United Nations Human Rights Council: At the Crossroads 12th Report

Andreychuk, Raynell (President)

Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Standing

Date:

2007.05.09

Reference:

to examine Bill C-18, An Act to amend certain Acts in relation to DNA identification

Report:

presented, 2007.06.14

Bill C-18, An Act to amend certain Acts in relation to DNA identification: Observations to the Report of the Committee 14th Report

Oliver, Donald H. (President)

Date:

2007.02.20

Reference:

to examine Bill S-4, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (Senate tenure)

Report:

presented, 2007.06.12

Bill S-4, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (Senate tenure): Observations to the Report of the Committee 13th Report

Oliver, Donald H. (President)

National Finance, Standing

Date:

2006.09.27

Reference:

to examine and report on issues relating to the vertical and horizontal fiscal balances among the various orders of government in Canada

Report:

tabled, 2007.06.21

The Vertical And Municipal Fiscal Balances: Second Interim Report 17th Report

Day, Joseph A. (President)

tabled, 2006.12.12

The Horizontal Fiscal Balance: Towards a Principled Approach: Interim Report 7th Report

Day, Joseph A. (President)

National Security and Defence, Standing

Date:

2006.04.27

Reference:

to examine and report on the national security policy of Canada, in particular:
(a) the capability of the Department of National Defence to defend and protect the interests, people and territory of Canada and its ability to respond to and prevent a national emergency or attack, and the capability of the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness to carry out its mandate;
(b) the working relationships between the various agencies involved in intelligence gathering, and how they collect, coordinate, analyze and disseminate information and how these functions might be enhanced;
(c) the mechanisms to review the performance and activities of the various agencies involved in intelligence gathering; and
(d) the security of our borders and critical infrastructure.

Report:

tabled, 2007.03.27

Canadian Security Guide Book 2007 - Coasts: An Update of Security Problems in Search of Solutions 11th Report

Kenny, Colin (President)

tabled, 2007.03.26

Canadian Security Guide Book 2007 - Border Crossings: An Update of Security Problems in Search of Solutions 10th Report

Kenny, Colin (President)

tabled, 2007.03.21

Canadian Security Guide Book 2007 - Seaports: An Update of Security Problems in Search of Solutions 9th Report

Kenny, Colin (President)

tabled, 2007.03.20

Canadian Security Guide Book 2007 — Airports: An Update of Security Problems in Search of Solutions 8th Report

Kenny, Colin (President)

tabled, 2007.02.08

Canadian Troops in Afghanistan: Taking a Hard Look at a Hard Mission Interim Report

Kenny, Colin (President)

tabled, 2006.11.21

Managing Turmoil : The Need to Upgrade Canadian Foreign Aid and Military Strength to Deal with Massive Change: Interim Report (AS AMENDED)

tabled, 2006.10.04

Managing Turmoil : The Need to Upgrade Canadian Foreign Aid and Military Strength to Deal with Massive Change: Interim Report

Kenny, Colin (President)

tabled, 2006.06.21

The Government's No. 1 Job: Securing the Military Options It Needs to Protect Canadians : Interim Report

Kenny, Colin (President)

Official Languages, Standing

Date:

2006.04.27

Reference:

to study and to report from time to time on the application of the Official Languages Act and of the regulations and directives made under it, within those institutions subject to the Act; and
to study the reports and papers produced by the Minister of Official Languages, the President of the Treasury Board, the Minister of Canadian Heritage and the Commissioner of Official Languages as well as any other material concerning official languages generally

Report:

tabled, 2007.05.17

Relocation of Head Offices of Federal Institutions: Respect for Language Rights 8th Report

Chaput, Maria (President)

tabled, 2007.03.01

Reflecting Canada's Linguistic Duality at the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games: A Golden Opportunity 5th Report (interim)

Chaput, Maria (President)

tabled, 2006.10.05

Understanding the Reality and Meeting the Challenges of Living in French in Nova Scotia—Fact-Finding Mission to the Acadian and Francophone Communities of Nova Scotia, from September 19 to 23, 2005

Chaput, Maria (President)

Senate Reform, Special

Date:

2006.06.21

Reference:

to undertake a comprehensive review of the Senate Reform or any other related matter referred to it by the Senate

Report:

presented, 2006.10.26

Report on the motion to amend the Constitution of Canada (western regional representation in the Senate) 2nd Report

Hays, Daniel (President)

tabled, 2006.10.26

The subject-matter of Bill S-4, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (Senate tenure) 1st Report

Hays, Daniel (President)

Social Affairs, Science and Technology, Standing

Date:

2006.12.06

Reference:

to undertake a review of the proposed regulations under section 8 of the Assisted Human Reproduction Act

Report:

tabled, 2007.02.14

Proposed Regulations under Section 8 of the Assisted Human Reproduction Act 9th Report

Eggleton, Art (President)

Date:

2006.11.06

Reference:

to examine and report on the issue of funding for the treatment of autism

Report:

tabled, 2007.03.29

Pay Now or Pay Later, Autism Families in Crisis: Final Report 12th Report

Eggleton, Art (President)

Transport and Communications, Standing

Date:

2007.02.08

Reference:

to examine and report on the objectives, operation and governance of the Canadian Television Fund

Report:

tabled, 2007.05.10

The challenges ahead for the Canadian Television Fund 9th Report

Bacon, Lise (President)

Date:

2006.04.27

Reference:

to examine and report on the current state of Canadian media industries, emerging trends and developments in these industries; the media's role, rights, and responsibilities in Canadian society; and current and appropriate future policies relating thereto

Report:

tabled, 2006.06.21

Final Report on the Canadian News Media: Volume 2 of 2

Bacon, Lise (President)

tabled, 2006.06.21

Final Report on the Canadian News Media: Volume 1 of 2

Bacon, Lise (President)

Veterans Affairs, Subcommittee
(National Security and Defence, Standing)

Date:

2006.05.11

Reference:

to undertake a study on:

(a) the services and benefits provided to members of the Canadian Forces, veterans of war and peacekeeping missions and members of their families in recognition of their services to Canada, in particular examining:
access to priority beds for veterans in community hospitals;
availability of alternative housing and enhanced home care;
standardization of services throughout Canada;
monitoring and accreditation of long term care facilities;

(b) the commemorative activities undertaken by the Department of Veterans Affairs to keep alive for all Canadians the memory of the veterans achievements and sacrifices;

(c) the implementation of the recently enacted Veterans Charter

Report:

tabled, 2007.06.12

An Enduring Controversy: The Strategic Bombing Campaign Display in the Canadian War Museum: Interim Report 16th Report

Day, Joseph A. (President)