MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OTTAWA, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 (60) [English] The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources met this day at 7:03 p.m., in room B30, Senate of Canada Building, the chair, the Honourable Paul J. Massicotte, presiding. Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Arnot, Galvez, Massicotte, McCallum, Sorensen and White (6). Other senators present: The Honourable Senators Al Zaibak, McPhedran and Oudar (3). Participating in the meeting: Jesse Good, Analyst, Library of Parliament. Pursuant to the order of referen ce adopted by the Senate on Thursday, October 26, 2023, the committee began its examination of Bill C-226,

An Act respecting the development of a national strategy to assess, prevent and address environmental racism and to advance environmental justice. WITNESSES: Elizabeth May, Member of Parliament, Saanich—Gulf Islands, sponsor of the bill; The Honourable Senator Mary Jane McCallum, sponsor of the bill. Environment and Climate Change Canada: Heather McCready, Director General, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs; Susan Martin, Director General, Strategic Policy Directorate; Amanda Monforton, Director, Policy Development, Environmental Justice and Gender -based Analysis Plus.

Elizabeth May, the Honourable Senator McCallum and Amanda Monforton each made a stat ement and, together with Heather McCready and Susan Martin, answered questions. At 8:11 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair. ATTEST: Raymond St. Martin Clerk of the Committee