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Minutes of Proceedings

45th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 5
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 3:32 p.m. to 5:50 p.m.
Webcast
Presiding
Hon. Marc Miller, Chair (Liberal)

Library of Parliament
• Lyne Casavant, Analyst
• Iryna Zazulya, Analyst
Canadian Association of Black Lawyers
• Theresa Donkor, Director of Advocacy
Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies
• Nyki Kish, Co-Executive Director
The Canadian Bar Association
• Melanie Webb, Chair, Criminal Justice Section
Canadian Civil Liberties Association
• Shakir Rahim, Director, Criminal Justice Program
John Howard Society of Canada
• Catherine Latimer, Executive Director
St. Thomas Police Service
• Marc Roskamp
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the committee resumed its study of the bail system, sentencing and the handling of repeat violent offenders in Canada.

Theresa Donkor, Nyki Kish and Melanie Webb made statements and answered questions.

At 4:30 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 4:35 p.m., the meeting resumed.

Shakir Rahim, Catherine Latimer and Chief Marc Roskamp made statements and answered questions.

At 5:12 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 5:17 p.m., the meeting resumed.

At 5:50 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Jean-François Lafleur
Clerk of the committee