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Minutes of Proceedings

Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAN)
45th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 26
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 1:16 p.m.
Presiding
Terry Sheehan, Chair (Liberal)

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• William Stevenson for Jamie Schmale (Conservative)
Library of Parliament
• Brittany Collier, Analyst
• Antoine Csuzdi-Vallée, Analyst
Bill S-228, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sterilization procedures)
• Hon. Yvonne Boyer, Senator, Ontario
Canadian Medical Association
• Dr. Margot Burnell, President
Native Women's Association of Canada
• Dr. Jennifer Leason, Associate Professor, University of Calgary
Quebec Native Women Inc.
• Marjolaine Étienne, President
Survivors Circle for Reproductive Justice
• Dr. Don Wilson, Obstetrician–Gynecologist
• Harmony Redsky, Executive Director
• Silvia Mckay, Survivor Support Worker
• Shelby Ponace, Survivor Support Worker
Pursuant to the order of reference of Thursday, February 26, 2026, the committee commenced consideration of Bill S-228, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sterilization procedures).

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $39,900, for the study of Bill S-228, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sterilization procedures), be adopted.

Yvonne Boyer made a statement and answered questions.

At 12:01 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 12:07 p.m., the meeting resumed.

Margot Burnell, Jennifer Leason, Marjolaine Étienne, Don Wilson, Harmony Redsky, Silvia Mckay and Shelby Ponace made statements and answered questions.

Committee Business
The committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to committee business.

It was agreed, — That proposed witnesses for the study of Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Indian Act (new registration entitlements), be submitted to the clerk by noon on Friday, March 27, 2026.

At 1:16 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Graeme Truelove
Clerk of the committee