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Minutes of Proceedings

Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security (SECU)
45th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 8
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 11:03 a.m. to 1:05 p.m.
Webcast
Presiding
Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos, Chair (Liberal)

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• Sukhman Gill (Conservative)
• Arnold Viersen (Conservative)
Library of Parliament
• Sabrina Charland, Analyst
• Alexsandra Ferland, Analyst
Canada-United States Border Management
• Hon. Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety
• Hon. Ruby Sahota, Secretary of State (Combatting Crime)
Canada Border Services Agency
• Erin O'Gorman, President
Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
• Tricia Geddes, Deputy Minister
Privy Council Office
• Kevin Brosseau, Commissioner of Canada’s Fight Against Fentanyl
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
• Commr Michael Duheme, Commissioner
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, September 18, 2025, the committee resumed its study of Canada-United States border management.

The Minister and Secretary of State made statements and, with the other witnesses, answered questions.

At 12:05 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 12:10 p.m., the meeting resumed.

Kevin Brosseau made a statement and, with the other witnesses, answered questions.

Motion

Jacques Ramsay moved, — That, in order for the committee to be prepared for its study of Bill C-12, An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada's borders and the integrity of the Canadian immigration system and respecting other related security measures, as soon as it is referred to the committee:

the committee invite members to submit witness lists to the clerk of the committee no later than October 28, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.;

the committee schedule four meetings to hear from witnesses, beginning as quickly as possible after the bill is referred to committee;

the committee invite the Minister of Public Safety to appear for one hour and invite relevant officials; and

that, in relation to the study of Bill C-8, An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts, the committee dedicate four meetings to the hearing of witnesses, including one hour with the Minister of Public Safety and Minister of Industry; and that those meetings be in alternance with the actual study on the management of the Canada‑United States border.

Debate arose thereon.

On motion of Dane Lloyd, it was agreed, — That the committee do now adjourn.

At 1:05 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Patrick Williams
Committee clerk