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Minutes of Proceedings

Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs (PROC)
45th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 26
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 11:01 a.m. to 1:02 p.m.
Webcast
Presiding
Chris Bittle, Chair (Liberal)

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• Anju Dhillon for Arielle Kayabaga (Liberal)
• Michael Kram for Blaine Calkins (Conservative)
Library of Parliament
• Andre Barnes, Analyst
• Laurence Brosseau, Analyst
Committee Business
The committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to committee business.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $24,000.00, for the study of the current state of civic resilience in Canada, be adopted.

Main Estimates 2026-27: Vote 1 under House of Commons, Vote 1 under Leaders' Debates Commission, Vote 1 under Office of the Chief Electoral Officer and Vote 1 under Parliamentary Protective Service
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
• Stéphane Perrault, Chief Electoral Officer
• Marc Limoges, Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to Standing Order 81(4), the committee resumed consideration of the Main Estimates 2026-27: Vote 1 under House of Commons, Vote 1 under Leaders' Debates Commission, Vote 1 under Office of the Chief Electoral Officer and Vote 1 under Parliamentary Protective Service, referred to the committee on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

The Chair called Vote 1 under Office of the Chief Electoral Officer.

Stéphane Perrault made a statement and answered questions.

At 11:54 a.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 12:00 p.m., the meeting resumed.

Current State of Civic Resilience in Canada
Equitas - International Centre for Human Rights Education
• Odette McCarthy, Executive Director
New Majority
• Amanda Munday, Executive Director
Samara Centre for Democracy
• Sabreena Delhon, Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(a)(vi) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, February 26, 2026, the committee resumed its study of the current state of civic resilience in Canada.

Odette McCarthy, Amanda Munday and Sabreena Delhon made statements and answered questions.

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



Christine Holke
Clerk of the committee