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Minutes of Proceedings

45th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 20
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 4:32 p.m. to 5:54 p.m.
In Camera
Presiding
Peter Schiefke, Chair (Liberal)

• Connie Cody for Dan Albas (Conservative)
• Dave Epp for Leslyn Lewis (Conservative)
Library of Parliament
• Stephanie Feldman, Analyst
• Joey Arseneault-Watters, Analyst
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, September 18, 2025, the committee resumed its study of regulation of recreational boating on Canada’s waterways.

The committee commenced consideration of a draft report.

At 4:48 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 4:59 p.m., the meeting resumed.

At 5:29 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 5:34 p.m., the meeting resumed.

It was agreed, — That the draft report, as amended, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the report be entitled: "Strengthening the Regulation of Recreational Boating".

It was agreed, — That the Chair, clerk and analysts be authorized to make such grammatical and editorial changes as may be necessary without changing the substance of the report.

It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee request that the government table a comprehensive response to the report.

It was agreed, — That dissenting or supplementary opinions be in Calibri 12-point font, left aligned, single-spaced, and be submitted electronically, in both official languages, to the clerk of the committee, not later than Friday, February 13, 2026.

ORDERED, — That the Chair present the report to the House.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $6,000, for the study of improving VIA Rail's safety and customer service, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $500, for the study of regulation of recreational boating on Canada’s waterways, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the President and Chief Executive Officer of Canada Post Corporation be summoned to appear before the committee at 5:30 p.m. ET. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

At 5:54 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Philip den Ouden
Clerk of the committee