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Minutes of Proceedings

45th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 6
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 12:02 p.m. to 1:35 p.m.
Webcast
Presiding
Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos, Chair (Liberal)

Library of Parliament
• Sabrina Charland, Analyst
• Alexsandra Ferland, Analyst
Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
• Talal Dakalbab, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister
• Hon. Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety
Canada Border Services Agency
• Erin O'Gorman, President
Canadian Security Intelligence Service
• Daniel Rogers, Director
Correctional Service of Canada
• Anne Kelly, Commissioner
Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
• Tricia Geddes, Deputy Minister
Parole Board of Canada
• Joanne Blanchard, Chairperson
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
• Michael Duheme, Commissioner
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, September 25, 2025, the committee commenced its study of the mandate and priorities of the Minister of Public Safety.

The Minister made a statement and, with Erin O'Gorman, Michael Duheme, and Talal Dakalbad, answered questions.

At 1:21 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 1:23 p.m., the meeting resumed.

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

On motion of Frank Caputo, it was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $10,000, for the study of Canada‑United‑States border management, be adopted.

On motion of Frank Caputo, it was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $500, for the study of the mandate and priorities of the Minister of Public Safety, be adopted.

Motion

Jacques Ramsay moved, — 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 three meetings to the hearing of witnesses, including one meeting with the Minister of Public Safety;

that the deadline for the submission of amendments be Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. ET; and

that the committee begin clause-by-clause consideration of the bill on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, and dedicate two meetings to that consideration.

Debate arose thereon.

At 1:31 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 1:34 p.m., the meeting resumed.

At 1:35 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Andrew Wilson
Clerk of the committee