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Minutes of Proceedings

45th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 40
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 11:01 a.m. to 1:12 p.m.
Televised
Presiding
Shannon Miedema, Chair (Liberal)

Library of Parliament
• Sarah Houle, Analyst
• Sarah Yakobowski, Analyst
• Hon. Julie Dabrusin, P.C., M.P., Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature
Canada Water Agency
• Mark Fisher, President
• Gemma Boag, Director General, Freshwater Policy and Engagement
• Carmelle Barnabe, Chief Financial Officer
Department of the Environment
• Mollie Johnson, Deputy Minister
• Judy Meltzer, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Environmental Protection Branch
• Kurt Chin Quee, Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Financial Officer
• Alison McDermott, Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Policy and International Affairs Branch
• Tara Shannon, Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Wildlife Service
• Cecile Siewe, Assistant Deputy Minister, Meterological Services Canada
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
• Terence Hubbard, President
• Patricia Brady, Vice-President, Strategic Policy and Programs
• Bram Sepers, Executive Director, Communications
• Charles Vigneault, Director General, Finance and Planning
Parks Canada Agency
• Andrew Campbell, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer
• Andrew Francis, Vice-President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to Standing Order 81(4), the committee commenced consideration of the Main Estimates 2026-27: Votes 1 and 5 under Canada Water Agency, Votes 1, 5 and 10 under Department of the Environment, Votes 1 and 5 under Impact Assessment Agency of Canada and Votes 1, 5 and 10 under Parks Canada Agency, referred to the committee on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

The Chair called Vote 1 under Canada Water Agency.

The Minister made a statement and, with Terrence Hubbard, answered questions.

At 12:02 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 12:12 p.m., the meeting resumed.

The witnesses answered questions.

Motion

Branden Leslie moved, — That the committee request that the Office of the Prime Minister provide, in both official languages, an unredacted copy of the letter reportedly sent to the Prime Minister at the end of April 2026 by 14 Liberal Members of Parliament concerning environmental policy, clean electricity regulations, climate change, and the government’s credibility, as reported by CBC/Radio‑Canada in the article titled “14 Liberal MPs pen letter to Carney raising concerns over environmental backslide,” published on Friday, May 22, 2026; and that the letter be provided to the clerk of the committee no later than seven days following the adoption of this motion.

Debate arose thereon.

On motion of Wade Grant, it was agreed, — That the debate be now adjourned.

By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — That the Main Estimates 2026-27: Votes 1 and 5 under Canada Water Agency, Votes 1, 5 and 10 under Department of the Environment, Votes 1 and 5 under Impact Assessment Agency of Canada and Votes 1, 5 and 10 under Parks Canada Agency, be carried on division.

At 1:12 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Leif-Erik Aune
Clerk of the committee