It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $1,250, for the study of the subject matter of Supplementary Estimates (C), 2025-26: Votes 1c and 5c under Canada Border Services Agency, Vote 1c under Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Vote 1c under Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Vote 1c under Correctional Service of Canada, Votes 1c and 5c under Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Votes 1c and 15c under Royal Canadian Mounted Police, be adopted.

Peter German made a statement and answered questions.

Rhonda Kirkland moved, — That, on Monday, March 2, 2026, the Durham Regional Police Service Offender Management Unit issued a public warning to residents of the City of Oshawa regarding the temporary release of a high-risk offender into their community;

that, in light of these circumstances, the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security undertake a study, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), to examine the policies, procedures and criteria used by the Parole Board of Canada and the Correctional Service of Canada governing the issuance of Unescorted Temporary Absence Permits and related release measures for individuals convicted of first-degree murder and serving life sentences;

that the study examines the public safety risks posed by these temporary releases, including the transparency of decision-making, the adequacy of community notification and monitoring, and the impacts on victims’ families and community confidence in the justice system;

that the study includes a minimum of six meetings;

that the committee invite the Minister of Public Safety, the Minister of Justice, the Secretary of State (Combatting Crime), the Chairperson of the Parole Board of Canada, the Commissioner of Correctional Service of Canada, the Chief of the Durham Regional Police Service, the President and the Labour Relations Specialist of the Durham Regional Police Association, victims’ advocates and organizations including Durham Region Remembers and Victim Services of Durham Region, experts in corrections and risk assessment, and any other witnesses the committee deems appropriate to appear before it; and

Debate arose thereon.

Debate resumed on the motion, as amended, of Rhonda Kirkland.

After debate, the question was put on the motion, as amended, and it was agreed to.

The motion, as amended, read as follows:

That the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security undertake a study, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), to examine the policies, procedures and criteria used by the Parole Board of Canada and the Correctional Service of Canada to govern the issuance of conditional releases, the conditions surrounding long-term supervision orders, and related release measures, particularly for individuals convicted of first-degree murder and serving life sentences;

that the study includes a minimum of five meetings;

that the committee invite the Minister of Public Safety, the Minister of Justice, the Secretary of State (Combatting Crime), the Chairperson of the Parole Board of Canada, the Commissioner of Correctional Service of Canada, experts in correctional matters and risk assessment, as well as any other witnesses the committee deems appropriate to call; and

Sima Acan moved, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study on strengthening national emergency preparedness in Canada, including the federal approach in enhancing risk communication, public readiness, and coordination with all levels of government, Indigenous Peoples, and emergency partners to ensure Canadians are better equipped before disasters occur and how to respond safely when emergencies happen; that the committee dedicate at least four meetings to this study; that the committee reports its findings and recommendations to the House; and that, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee request the government to table a comprehensive response to the report.

Debate arose thereon.

Debate resumed on the motion, as amended, of Sima Acan.

After debate, the question was put on the motion, as amended, and it was agreed to.

The motion, as amended, read as follows:

That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study on strengthening national emergency preparedness in Canada, including the federal approach in enhancing risk communication, public readiness, and coordination with all levels of government, Indigenous Peoples, and emergency partners to ensure Canadians are better equipped before disasters occur and how to respond safely when emergencies happen; that the committee dedicate at least four meetings to this study and invite the Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience to appear as well; that the committee reports its findings and recommendations to the House; and that, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee request the government to table a comprehensive response to the report.

On motion of Jacques Ramsay, it was agreed, — That the committee do now adjourn.