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Minutes of Proceedings

45th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 26
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 4:33 p.m. to 6:32 p.m.
Webcast
Presiding
Larry Brock, Vice-Chair (Conservative)

• Jason Groleau for Larry Brock (Conservative)
• Tamara Kronis for Amarjeet Gill (Conservative)
• Lianne Rood for Roman Baber (Conservative)
Library of Parliament
• Isabelle Chénier, Analyst
• Iryna Zazulya, Analyst
Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police
• Valarie Gates, Inspector
London Police Service
• Thai Truong, Chief of Police
The Canadian Bar Association
• Melanie Webb, Chair, Criminal Justice Section
• Kathy Batycky, Lawyer
Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre
• Lindsay Jolie, Chief Operating Officer
Child and Youth Advocacy Centres of Canada
• Leah Zille, Co-Chair of the Board
Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario
• Marta C. Hajek, Chief Executive Officer
Kindex Research and Knowledge Centre
• Dr. Naomi Parker, Co-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).

Valarie Gates, Thai Truong, Melanie Webb and Kathy Batycky made statements and answered questions.

At 5:31 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 5:39 p.m., the meeting resumed.

At 5:39 p.m., Rhéal Éloi Fortin took the Chair.

Leah Zille, Lindsay Jolie, Marta C. Hajek and Naomi Parker made statements and answered questions.

At 6:32 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Jean-François Lafleur
Clerk of the committee