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Minutes of Proceedings

Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs (PROC)
45th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 19
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 11:01 a.m. to 1:01 p.m.
Webcast
Presiding
Chris Bittle, Chair (Liberal)

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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 $500.00, for the briefing on Parliament Hill’s Long-Term Vision and Plan and Centre Block rehabilitation, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $2,500.00, for the study of foreign election interference, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $500.00, for the study of the Leaders’ Debates Commission's mandate and Its experience during the 2025 federal election, be adopted.

Foreign Election Interference
Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
• David Morrison, Deputy Minister and Member of the Critical Election Incident Public Protocol Panel
• Saliou Babou, Executive Director, Rapid Response Mechanism
Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
• Tricia Geddes, Deputy Minister and Member of the Critical Election Incident Public Protocol Panel
• Sébastien Aubertin-Giguère, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister and National Counter Foreign Interference Coordinator
Privy Council Office
• Nathalie Drouin, Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council Office, National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister and Member of the Critical Election Incident Public Protocol Panel
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(a)(vi) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the committee resumed its study of foreign election interference.

Nathalie Drouin made a statement and, with Tricia Geddes, David Morrison, Saliou Babou and Sébastien Aubertin-Giguère, answered questions.

At 12:01 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 12:08 p.m., the meeting resumed.

Questioning of the witnesses resumed.

At 1:01 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Christine Holke
Clerk of the committee