The House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities is undertaking a study on homelessness. The Committee invites members of the public to submit written briefs no longer than 10 pages (approximately 4,000 words) for consideration in the study. The deadline for the Committee to … Read more
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, presented to the House of Commons a report entitled Review of the Conflict of Interest Act. The report contains 20 recommendations to the Government of Canada, including to add the concept of appearance of conflict of interest explicitly in the Conflict of Interest … Read more
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities is undertaking a study on Bill C-20, An Act respecting the establishment of Build Canada Homes. The Committee invites members of the public to submit written briefs no longer than 5 pages (approximately 2,500 words) … Read more
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities is undertaking a study of Bill C-222, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (death of a child). The Committee invites members of the public to submit written briefs no longer … Read more
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Centennial Flame Research Award. The application deadline is Friday, May 1, 2026. This year, the amount awarded will be $5,000. The award will be granted to a Canadian … Read more
The House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women (the committee) tabled its report entitled Gender-Based Violence and Femicides in Canada. The report examines systemic and risk factors that contribute to gender-based violence and femicides against women, girls and gender-diverse people in Canada and makes recommendations for improving legal, policy and support frameworks … Read more
The House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women is undertaking a study on section 810 of the Criminal Code (recognizance orders or Criminal Code peace bonds) and bail and sentencing regimes in Canada, focusing on their implications for the safety of women and children. The study follows a motion adopted by the committee on Sept. 15, 2025. The … Read more