The Senate Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology (SOCI) is a standing committee of the Senate of Canada.
It has a mandate to examine legislation and matters relating to social affairs, science and technology generally, including: (1) veterans affairs; (2) Indian and Inuit affairs; (3) cultural affairs and the arts; (4) social and labour matters; (5) health and welfare; (6) pensions; (7) housing; (8) fitness and amateur sport; (9) employment and immigration; (10) consumer affairs; and (11) youth affairs (Rule 86(1)(m)). [1]
From 1984 to 2000 the committee in each session established a Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs to examine matters pertaining specifically to Canadian veterans.
As of the 45th Canadian Parliament:
| Caucus | Member | Province | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Senators Group | Rosemary Moodie, chair | ON | |
| Canadian Senators Group | Gigi Osler, deputy chair | MB | |
| Independent Senators Group | Dawn Arnold | NB | |
| Independent Senators Group | Victor Boudreau | NB | |
| Non-affiliated | Patrick Brazeau | QC | |
| Canadian Senators Group | Sharon Burey | ON | |
| Progressive Senate Group | Rodger Cuzner | NS | |
| Independent Senators Group | Margo Lainne Greenwood | BC | |
| Progressive Senate Group | Katherine Hay | ON | |
| Non-affiliated | Marilou McPhedran | MB | |
| Progressive Senate Group | Tracy Muggli | SK | |
| Independent Senators Group | Chantal Petitclerc | QC | |
| Independent Senators Group | Paulette Senior | ON | |
The Representative of the Government in the Senate and Leader of the Opposition in the Senate are both ex-officio members of the committee.