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Minutes of Proceedings

45th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 22
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 4:35 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Webcast
Presiding
James Maloney, Chair (Liberal)

• Connie Cody (Conservative)
• Juanita Nathan (Liberal)
• Ellis Ross (Conservative)
Library of Parliament
• Lyne Casavant, Analyst
• Isabelle Chénier, Analyst
As an individual
• Alison Irons
Sagesse Domestic Violence Prevention Society
• Andrea Silverstone, Chief Executive Officer
Women's Legal Education and Action Fund
• Rosel Kim, Senior Staff Lawyer
Canadian Police Association
• Tom Stamatakis, President
Humane Canada
• Kerri Thomson, Manager, Justice and Legislative Affairs
Rise Women's Legal Centre
• Vicky Law, Executive Director
Pursuant to the order of reference of Monday, February 2, 2026, the committee resumed consideration of Bill C-16, An Act to amend certain Acts in relation to criminal and correctional matters (child protection, gender-based violence, delays and other measures).

Andrea Silverstone, Rosel Kim and Alison Irons made statements and answered questions.

At 5:36 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 5:44 p.m., the meeting resumed.

Vicky Law, Kerri Thomson and Tom Stamatakis made statements and answered questions.

At 6:02, pursuant to Standing Order 115(5), it was agreed that the committee continue to sit.

At 6:15 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Jean-François Lafleur
Clerk of the committee