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Minutes of Proceedings

45th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 21
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 11:04 a.m. to 1:02 p.m.
Televised
Presiding
Lisa Hepfner, Chair (Liberal)

Library of Parliament
• Jed Chong, Analyst
• Liane Tanguay, Analyst
The committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to committee business.

It was agreed, — That the proposed supplementary budget in the amount of $2,500.00, for the study of effects of influencers and social media content on children and adolescents, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $500.00, for the study of subject matter of Supplementary Estimates (B),2025-26, be adopted.

Amanda Todd Legacy Society
• Carol Todd, Founder and Mother
As an individual
• Maude Bonenfant, Full Professor, Canada Research Chair in gaming, technologies and society, UQAM
Capsana
• Guy Desrosiers, Chief Executive Officer
Children First Canada
• Sara Austin, Founder and Chief Executive Officer
• Zachary Fathally, Member, Youth Advisory Council and Young Canadians' Parliament
• Josephine Maharaj, Member, Youth Advisory Council and Young Canadians' Parliament
Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre
• Karen Orser, Chief Executive Officer
Shalem Mental Health Network
• Aimee Berends, Registered Psychotherapist
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, the committee resumed its study of effects of influencers and social media content on children and adolescents.

The witnesses made statements and answered questions.

At 1:02 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Jean-François Pagé
Clerk of the committee