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How one Commons Committee can actually make it work on the Hill |
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 posted on 15 Dec 2008 |
 Things have to change. But how and who has to change? It’s safe to say that Canadians are saying all parties have to change, although people are pointing their fingers a bit more at one side or another based on their voting preferences and how they regard the events of the last three weeks.
One way to find what that change could be is to look on the inside—within Parliament, and find what worked well.
One of the best examples has certainly got to be the House Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee.(Cont'd...) |
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Allison Examines Prospect of Free Trade with Columbia, Panama |
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posted on 28 May 2008 |
 The House of Commons International Trade Committee (CIIT) is currently exploring the prospect of free trade with Columbia and Panama. Dean Allison, Member of Parliament for Niagara West-Glanbrook, is currently working as an integral part of the committee.
“I find that these discussions could prove to produce a very productive and worthwhile endeavor,” said Allison. “Both countries demonstrate great promise to foreign investors, and I feel that free trade is definitely an option that should be explored further.”
The committee is currently hearing from current investors and experts on the subject, and is examining the possible pros and cons of opening up free trade with each country.(Cont'd...) |
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Human Resources Committee Nails it in Employability Study |
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posted on 21 Apr 2008 |
While media coverage of Parliamentary committees makes them sound more like Roman coliseum blood baths, the House Human Resources and Social Development Committee has issued a timely and comprehensive report entitled, Employability in Canada: Preparing for the Future.
Chaired by the well respected Conservative MP Dean Allison (Niagara West-Glanbrook, Ont.), the committee has addressed the No. 1 issue facing businesses across Canada: skills shortages.
The committee nailed it right in many ways—the problem is a growing skills shortage which is slowing the economy. The solution is multi-faceted, requiring a federal-provincial, public-private sector and educational solution. (Cont'd...) |
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STANDING COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE - Studies |
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posted on 25 Apr 2007 |
“Studies” include those bills, subject-matter or self-initiated inquiries, Estimates and other matters referred by the House that the Committee has studied during the current session. On the page for a particular study, you will find, where applicable: a list of meetings, reports and responses, witnesses, news releases and documents related to the study.
To view all studies Click Here |
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STANDING COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE - Reports |
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posted on 25 Apr 2007 |
A standing, special or legislative committee may make its views known to the House and brings forward recommendations on matters it has studied by presenting a report to the House. Under Standing Order 109, a standing or special committee may request that the government table a comprehensive response to its report within 120 days of the presentation of the report.
To view all reports Click Here |
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Kill Bill: A HUMA Committee Saga |
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posted on 03 Apr 2007 |
 Up until just recently, I have devoted a considerable amount of time in Ottawa as Chair of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA Committee) to addressing the Bloc Quebecois’ Bill C-257.
Along with other Canada-wide workplace impacts, Bill C-257 intended to amend the Canada Labour Code to ban the use of replacement workers during strikes or lockouts.
After second reading in the House of Commons, Bill C-257 was referred to the HUMA Committee in October 2006.
When the Bill came before the committee in October, it was my responsibility as Chair to facilitate hearings with a cross-section of stakeholders, thereby allowing for a fulsome discussion and deliberation among committee members. This objective was fulfilled.(Cont'd...) |
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Allison Newest CIIT Committee Member |
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posted on 12 Feb 2007 |
 Niagara West-Glanbrook MP Dean Allison became the newest member of the House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade (CIIT Committee) during its January 30th meeting.
“I am honoured to be asked by my fellow parliamentarians to be on the CIIT Committee,” said Allison. “I am very excited about the important work this committee will undertake and the impact it will have on Canadians from coast to coast.”
The CIIT Committee has authority to study all matters relating to Canada’s international trade. Since May 2006, the Committee has been active in studying the Canada-U.S. softwood lumber deal, including an examination of Bill C-24 – the legislation implementing the agreement.
A number of other trade issues are currently being addressed by the Committee, including: Canada-South Korea free trade; Canada-Central America free trade; clothing and textile imports from China; and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal. The Committee is also interested in highlighting untapped international markets where Canadian trade investments have the opportunity for strong growth.(Cont'd...) |
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Consultations on Employability in Canada |
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posted on 22 Jun 2006 |
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities will be holding public hearings on matters relating to employability in Canada from Monday, June 1 to Friday, November 23, 2006. There will be hearings in Ottawa in spring 2006 and in autumn, from Monday, September 18 to Friday, October 6. The Committee will travel to eastern Canada (St. John’s, Halifax, Montreal and Toronto) in October and to western Canada (Vancouver, Calgary and Saskatoon) during the month of November.
The following motion was adopted by the Committee on June 1, 2006:
That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee undertake an examination of employability issues in Canada, such as workers mobility, seasonal workers, older workers, skilled worker shortages, workplace literacy and the recognition of foreign credentials.(Cont'd...) |
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Committee Undertakes a Study on Employability in Canada |
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posted on 10 Jun 2006 |
| Mr. Dean Allison, MP for Niagara West-Glanbrook and Chair of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, is announcing that the Committee will undertake a study on employability issues in Canada. This study will cover a range of subjects including the mobility of workers, seasonal workers, older workers, skilled worker shortages, workplace literacy and the recognition of foreign credentials. (Cont'd...) |
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On June 16, 2011, MP Dean Allison was unanimously elected as Chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade.