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Minutes of Proceedings

Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security (SECU)
45th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 20
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 3:36 p.m. to 5:41 p.m.
Televised
Presiding
Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos, Chair (Liberal)

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• Sukhman Gill for Chak Au (Conservative)
• Steeve Lavoie for Ali Ehsassi (Liberal)
• Matt Strauss for Chak Au (Conservative)
• Matt Strauss (Conservative)
Library of Parliament
• Alexsandra Ferland, Analyst
Bill C-8, An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts
• Hon. Mélanie Joly, P.C., M.P., Minister of Industry
Department of Industry
• Kasi McMicking, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Policy Sector
• Andre Arbour, Director General, Telecommunications and Internet Policy Branch
• Wen Kwan, Director General, Spectrum and Telecommunications Sector
Pursuant to the order of reference of Friday, October 3, 2025, the committee resumed consideration of Bill C-8, An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts.

The Minister made a statement and, with Andre Arbour, answered questions.

At 4:37 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 4:45 p.m., the meeting resumed.

Andre Arbour and Wen Kwan answered questions.

Committee Business
The committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to committee business.

By unanimous consent, on motion of Jacques Ramsay, it was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study of the subject matter of Bill C‑15, specifically clause 371 (Division 19), and clauses 380 to 385 (Division 21); that it invite the Minister of Public Safety for one hour, followed by the National Police Federation for one hour to appear by Friday, February 13, 2026; and, that it forward any recommendations or suggested amendments to the Standing Committee on Finance by Thursday, February 26, 2026.

At 5:41 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Paul Cardegna
Clerk of the committee