In Canada, a standing committee is a permanent committee established by Standing Orders in the House of Commons[1] or the Senate.[2] It may study matters referred to it by special order or, within its area of responsibility in the Standing Orders, may undertake studies on its own initiative. There are currently 23 standing committees (including two standing joint committees) in the House and 20 in the Senate, many with particular responsibilities to examine the administration, policy development, and budgetary estimates of certain government departments and agencies. Certain standing committees are also given mandates to examine matters that have government-wide implications (e.g. official languages policy, multiculturalism policy) or that may not relate to a particular department (e.g. procedure of the House of Commons).

House of Commons[3] Joint [3] Senate[4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Chapter 13 Standing Orders - House of Commons". www.ourcommons.ca. House of Commons. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  2. ↑ Canada, Senate of (15 December 2016). "Senate of Canada - Chapter Twelve: Committees". Senate of Canada. Senate of Canada. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  3. 1 2 "List of Committees". www.ourcommons.ca. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  4. ↑ Canada, Senate of (11 April 2016). "Senate of Canada - Committees". Senate of Canada. Senate of Canada. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
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