THE STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
OTTAWA, Thursday, March 26, 2026
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs met this day at 10:31 a.m., in room B30, Senate of Canada Building, the chair, the Honourable David M. Arnot, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Arnot, Batters, Clement, Dalphond, Dhillon, Miville-Dechêne, Oudar, Pate, Prosper, Simons, Tannas and Wells (Alberta) (12).
Participating in the meeting: Dana Phillips and Michaela Keenan-Pelletier, Analysts, Library of Parliament.
Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, March 12, 2026, the committee continued its consideration of Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defence Act (bail and sentencing).
WITNESSES:
Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police:
Thomas Carrique, Commissioner (by videoconference).
Canadian Police Association:
Tom Stamatakis, President (by videoconference).
Office of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime:
Benjamin Roebuck, Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime.
London Abused Women's Centre:
Jennifer Dunn, Executive Director (by videoconference).
Thomas Carrique and Tom Stamatakis each made a statement and answered questions.
At 11:31 a.m., the committee suspended.
At 11:36 a.m., the committee resumed.
Benjamin Roebuck and Jennifer Dunn each made a statement and answered questions.
At 12:34 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
Vincent Labrosse
Clerk of the Committee