MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OTTAWA, Wednesday, November 29, 2023 (79) [English] The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day at 4:18 p.m., in room B45, Senate of Canada Building, the deputy chair, the Honourable Jane Cordy, presiding. Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Bellemare, Burey, Cordy, Dasko, Greenwood, McPhedran, Mégie, Moodie, Osler, Petitclerc and Seidman (11). Other senators present: The Honourable Senator Ross (1). Participating in the meeting: Laura Blackmore, Analyst, Library of Parliament. Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, the committee began its study of Bill S -244,

An Act to amend the Department of Employment and S ocial Development Act and the Employment Insurance Act (Employment Insurance Council). WITNESSES: The Honourable Senator Diane Bellemare, sponsor of the bill. Canada Employment Insurance Commission: Pierre Laliberté, Commissioner for Workers; Nancy Healey, Commissioner for Employers. Canadian Labour Congress: Bea Bruske, President (by videoconference). Unifor: Erin Harrison, National Representative, Research Department. The Honourable Senator Bellemare made a statement and answered questions. At 4:54 p.m., the committee suspended.

At 4:55 p.m., the committee resumed. Pierre Laliberté and Nancy Healey each made a statement and answered questions. At 5:21 p.m., the committee suspended. At 5:22 p.m., the committee resumed. Bea Bruske and Erin Harrison each made a statement and answered questions. At 5:55 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair. ATTEST: Emily Barrette Clerk of the Committee