In Canada, a standing committee is a permanent committee established by Standing Orders in the House of Commons or the Senate. 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.
Permanent committees in the Canadian Parliament are formed by the Standing Orders in the House of Commons or the Senate. These committees can investigate issues assigned to them by a special order or explore topics within their designated scope on their own.