Text of the Motions

That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee undertake a comprehensive study of four meetings of the challenges related to the recovery of the arts, culture, heritage, and sport sectors, which have been deeply impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic; that, as part of this study, the Committee: (a) provide an overview of the current state of these sectors; (b) identify existing issues that impede the recovery of these sectors; (c) identify the issues these sectors face in obtaining the necessary infrastructure and spaces; (d) assess the effectiveness of the federal government's support measures; (e) consider additional solutions or measures to ensure the sectors’ sustainable recovery and ensure that these sectors have access to and availability of the necessary tools and infrastructure to succeed now and in the future; that the Committee report its findings and recommendations to the House; and that, the Minister of Canadian Heritage and departmental officials be invited to appear for no less than two hours on this topic.

That, for the meeting of Wednesday, February 16, 2022, the Minister of Canadian Heritage be invited to appear before the committee for two hours to discuss the instructions provided to him by the Prime Minister in his mandate letter.