THE STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
OTTAWA, Thursday, April 23, 2026
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs met this day at 10:30 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, Pate, Ross, Saint-Germain, 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:
Federation of Canadian Municipalities:
Kathy Valentino, Second Vice-President (by videoconference).
City of Winnipeg:
Scott Gillingham, Mayor (by videoconference).
Crime Victims Assistance Centre:
Sophie Gasse, Chief Executive Officer (by videoconference);
Marilie Cormier Gaudet, Executive Director, Centre-du-Québec (by videoconference).
Not In My City:
Paul Brandt, Founder and Chief Executive Officer (by videoconference).
As individuals:
Jacqueline Beisel-Cobb;
Brett Broadfoot (by videoconference).
Kathy Valentino and Scott Gillingham each made a statement and answered questions.
At 11:30 a.m., the committee suspended.
At 11:34 a.m., the committee resumed.
Jacqueline Beisel-Cobb, Brett Broadfoot, Sophie Gasse, Marilie Cormier Gaudet and Paul Brandt each made a statement and answered questions.
At 12:30 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
Vincent Labrosse
Clerk of the Committee