Journals of the Senate

The Members convened were:

The Honourable Senators

AdlerArnoldAtaullahjanAudetteBattersBernardBlackBoehmBureyCardozoClementCormierCoyleCuznerDalphondDeacon (Ontario)DhillonDuncanForestFrancisFridhandlerGagnéGerbaGignacGreenwoodHarderHébertHenkelHousakosInceKaretak-LindellKingstonKlyneLaBoucane-BensonLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMartelMartinMcCallumMcNairMiville-DechêneMohamedMoncionMoodieMoreauMuggliOslerOudarPatePattersonPettenPitfieldProsperPupatelloQuinnRavaliaRinguetteRobinsonRossSeniorSimonsSuretteTannasTuckerVaroneWells (Alberta)WhiteWilsonYussuff

The Members in attendance to business were:

The Honourable Senators

AdlerArnoldAtaullahjan*AucoinAudetteBattersBernardBlackBoehmBureyCardozoClementCormierCoyleCuznerDalphondDeacon (Ontario)Dhillon*DowneDuncanForestFrancisFridhandlerGagnéGerbaGignacGreenwoodHarderHébertHenkelHousakosInceKaretak-LindellKingstonKlyneLaBoucane-BensonLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMartelMartinMcCallumMcNairMiville-DechêneMohamedMoncionMoodieMoreauMuggliOslerOudarPatePattersonPettenPitfieldProsperPupatelloQuinnRavaliaRinguetteRobinsonRossSeniorSimonsSuretteTannasTuckerVaroneWells (Alberta)*Wells (Newfoundland and Labrador)WhiteWilson*YouanceYussuff

The first list records senators present in the Senate Chamber during the course of the sitting.

An asterisk in the second list indicates a senator who, while not present during the sitting, was in attendance to business, as defined in subsections 8(2) and (3) of the Senators Attendance Policy.

PRAYERS

Senators’ Statements

Some Honourable Senators made statements.

ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS

Tabling of Documents

The Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson tabled the following:

Charter Statement prepared by the Minister of Justice in relation to Bill C-38, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (extension of the federal fuel excise tax relief), pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1392.

Presenting or Tabling Reports from Committees

The Honourable Senator Batters, Deputy Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs, tabled the fourteenth report of the committee (Subject matter of Bill S-216, An Act to declare the Chignecto Isthmus Dykeland System and related works to be for the general advantage of Canada).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1393S.

The Honourable Senator Batters moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Martin, that the report be placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration at the next sitting.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

(Pursuant to the order adopted February 10, 2026, the report was deemed referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications.)

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The Honourable Senator Batters, Deputy Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs, presented the committee’s fifteenth report (Bill S-237, An Act respecting a Cities and Municipalities Day, without amendment).

The Honourable Senator Forest moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Ringuette, that the bill be placed on the Orders of the Day for third reading at the next sitting.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

Question Period

The Senate proceeded to Question Period.

Orders of the Day

A message was brought from the House of Commons to return Bill S-210, An Act respecting Ukrainian Heritage Month,

And to acquaint the Senate that the Commons has passed this bill, without amendment.

Government Business

Bills – Second Reading

Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Dhillon, seconded by the Honourable Senator Varone, for the second reading of Bill C-22, An Act respecting lawful access.

After debate,

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted, on division.

The bill was then read for the second time.

The Honourable Senator Dhillon moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Surette, that the bill be referred to the Standing Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted, on division.

Reports of Committees – Other

Orders No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Motions

Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.

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The Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Duncan:

That, when the Senate next adjourns after the adoption of this motion, it do stand adjourned until Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 2 p.m.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

Inquiries

Orders No. 1, 2 and 3 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Other Business

Senate Public Bills – Third Reading

Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.

Commons Public Bills – Third Reading

Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.

Senate Public Bills – Second Reading

Orders No. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Wallin, seconded by the Honourable Senator Quinn, for the second reading of Bill S-231, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying).

The Honourable Senator Black moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Osler, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

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Orders No. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Commons Public Bills – Second Reading

Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.

Reports of Committees – Other

Orders No. 14, 19, 20, 24, 29, 30, 35, 36 and 37 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Consideration of the third report of the Standing Senate Committee on Official Languages, entitled Making Substantive Equality a Reality: Towards Comprehensive, Robust and Ambitious Part VII Regulations, tabled in the Senate on June 16, 2026.

The Honourable Senator Surette moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Oudar:

That the third report of the Standing Senate Committee on Official Languages, entitled Making Substantive Equality a Reality: Towards Comprehensive, Robust and Ambitious Part VII Regulations, tabled in the Senate on June 16, 2026, be adopted and that, pursuant to rule 12-23(1), the Senate request a complete and detailed response from the government, with the President of the Treasury Board being identified as minister responsible for responding to the report, in consultation with the Minister responsible for Official Languages.

After debate,

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

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Orders No. 39 and 41 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Motions

Orders No. 3, 4, 5, 7, 83 and 103 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Inquiries

Orders No. 1, 2, 3 and 5 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Resuming debate on the inquiry of the Honourable Senator Sorensen, calling the attention of the Senate to the nation-building value of tourism in Canada.

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Muggli moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Gerba, that further debate on the inquiry be adjourned until the next sitting.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

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Orders No. 11, 12, 13, 16 and 17 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

MOTIONS

The Honourable Senator Manning moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Quinn:

That, notwithstanding the order of the Senate adopted on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the date for the final report of the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans in relation to its study on the commercial fisheries licensing regime on Canada’s Pacific Coast be extended from December 31, 2026, to April 30, 2027.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

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The Honourable Senator Manning moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Ataullahjan:

That, notwithstanding the order of the Senate adopted on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the date for the final report of the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans in relation to its study on the independence of commercial inshore fisheries in Atlantic Canada and Quebec, and the policies and legislative tools used by the Government of Canada to preserve it, such as the Owner-Operator Policy, be extended from December 31, 2026, to April 30, 2027.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

ADJOURNMENT

The Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Duncan:

That the Senate do now adjourn.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

(Accordingly, at 3:53 p.m., the Senate was continued until Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 2 p.m.)

DOCUMENTS DEPOSITED WITH THE CLERK OF THE SENATE PURSUANT TO RULE 14-1(7)

Report on the effectiveness of the Federal Framework to Reduce Recidivism for the year 2026, pursuant to the Reduction of Recidivism Framework Act, S.C. 2021, c. 18, sbs. 4(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1373.

Reports of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1374.

Report of the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada, together with the Auditors’ Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, pursuant to the Physical Activity and Sport Act, S.C. 2003, c. 2, sbs. 33(5).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1375.

Reports of the Department for Women and Gender Equality for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1376.

Reports of the Canadian Commercial Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1377.

Reports of Export Development Canada, Exinvest Inc. and Development Finance Institute Canada (DFIC) Inc. for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1378.

Reports of Library and Archives of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1379.

Reports of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C.1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1380.

Reports of the National Arts Centre Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1381.

Reports of the National Museum of Science and Technology for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1382.

Reports of Telefilm Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1383.

Reports of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1384.

Reports of the Canada Council for the Arts for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1385.

Reports of the National Film Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1386.

Reports of the National Battlefields Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1387.

Reports of the Canadian Museum of History for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1388.

Reports of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1389.

Reports of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1390.

Reports of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1391.

Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 12-5

Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy

The Honourable Senator Deacon (Nova Scotia) replaced the Honourable Senator Ince (October 21, 2026).

Special Senate Committee on the Building Canada Strong Act

The Honourable Senator Wells (Newfoundland and Labrador) replaced the Honourable Senator Martel (October 22, 2026).

Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources

The Honourable Senator Pate replaced the Honourable Senator Youance (October 22, 2026).

The Honourable Senator Youance replaced the Honourable Senator Hébert (October 22, 2026).

The Honourable Senator Martel replaced the Honourable Senator McCallum (October 22, 2026).

The Honourable Senator Fridhandler replaced the Honourable Senator Cardozo (October 22, 2026).

The Honourable Senator Adler was added to the membership (October 22, 2026).

The Honourable Senator Hébert replaced the Honourable Senator Youance (October 22, 2026).

Standing Senate Committee on National Finance

The Honourable Senator Oudar replaced the Honourable Senator Kingston (October 22, 2026).

The Honourable Senator Galvez replaced the Honourable Senator Oudar (October 22, 2026).

Standing Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs

The Honourable Senator Boudreau replaced the Honourable Senator Youance (October 22, 2026).

The Honourable Senator Pate was added to the membership (October 22, 2026).

Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament

The Honourable Senator Varone was added to the membership (October 22, 2026).

Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology

The Honourable Senator Petitclerc replaced the Honourable Senator Moncion (October 22, 2026).