MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OTTAWA, Wednesday, June 5, 2024 (102) [English] The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day at 4:15 p.m., in room B45, Senate of Canada Building, the chair, the Honourable Ratna Omidvar, presiding. Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Bernard , Burey, Cordy, Cormier, Dasko, Moodie, Omidvar, Osler, Petitclerc, Seidman and Yussuff (11). Other senators present: The Honourable Senators Cardozo and Mégie (2). Participating in the meeting: Laura Munn-Rivard, Analyst, Library of Parliament.

Pursuant t o the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, May 23, 2024, the committee began its study of Bill C -50,

An Act respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic growth in a net-zero economy. WITNESSES: Canadian Federation of Agriculture: Keith Currie, President (by videoconference); Scott Ross, Executive Director (by videoconference). Electricity Human Resources Canada: Mark Chapeskie, Vice-President, Program Development. Canadian Renewable Energy Association: Fernando Melo, Federal Policy Director, Policy and Government Affairs Section.

Canadian Labour Congress: Bea Bruske, President (by videoconference); Alex Callahan, Director, Health, Safety and Environment (by videoconference). Canada's Building Trades Unions: Nathan Carr, Manager, Public Affairs. International Union of Operating Engineers: Steven Schumann, Director, Canadian Government Affairs. Keith Currie, Mark Chapeskie and Fernando Melo each made a statemen t and, together with Scott Ross, answered questions. At 5:16 p.m., the committee suspended. At 5:18 p.m., the committee resumed.

Bea Bruske , Nathan Carr and Steven Schumann each m ade a statement and, together with Alex Callahan, answered questions. At 6:14 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair. ATTEST: Ericka Dupont Clerk of the Committee