Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women

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The House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women (FEWO) is a standing committee of the House of Commons of Canada. It was established in the 38th Canadian Parliament.

Mandate[edit]

  • The mandate and management of Status of Women Canada and related agencies
  • Government policy and actions involving the status of women in society
  • Abuse of older women
  • Violence against Aboriginal women

Membership[edit]

Party Member District
  Liberal Pam Damoff, Vice-Chair Oakville North—Burlington, ON
  Liberal Sean Fraser Central Nova, NS
  Liberal Karen Ludwig New Brunswick Southwest, NB
  Liberal Eva Nassif Vimy, QC
  Liberal Marc Serré Nickel Belt, ON
  Liberal Anita Vandenbeld Ottawa West—Nepean, ON
  Conservative Marilyn Gladu, Chair Sarnia—Lambton, ON
  Conservative Rachael Harder Lethbridge, AB
  Conservative Karen Vecchio Elgin—Middlesex—London, ON
  New Democratic Sheila Malcolmson, Vice-Chair Nanaimo—Ladysmith, BC

Subcommittees[edit]

  • Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SFEW)

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