THE STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL AFFAIRS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

OTTAWA, Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology met this day at 8:30 a.m., in room W120, 1 Wellington St., the chair, the Honourable Rosemary Moodie, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Arnold, Arnot, Boudreau, Burey, Coyle, Cuzner, Hay, LaBoucane-Benson, Moodie, Muggli, Osler and Senior (12).

Participating in the meeting: Laura Blackmore and Mayra Perez-Leclerc, analysts, Library of Parliament.

Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, November 6, 2025, the committee continued its consideration of Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025).

It was agreed that the committee proceed to clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-3.

It was agreed that the title stand postponed.

It was agreed that clause 1 carry.

It was agreed that clause 2 carry.

It was agreed that clause 3 carry.

It was agreed that clause 4 carry.

It was agreed that clause 5 carry.

It was agreed that clause 6 carry.

It was agreed that clause 7 carry.

It was agreed that the title carry.

It was agreed that the bill carry.

At 8:38 a.m., pursuant to rule 12-16(1)(d), the committee resumed in camera to discuss a draft report.

It was agreed that staff be allowed to remain in the room for the in camera portion of today’s meeting

It was agreed that the committee allow the audio recording of the in camera portion of today’s meeting, that one copy be kept with the clerk of the committee for consultation by committee members and staff, and that the audio recording be destroyed by the clerk of the committee when authorized to do so by the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure, but no later than at the end of this parliamentary session.

It was agreed that observations be appended to the committee's report.

It was agreed that the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure be empowered to approve the final version of the observations being appended to the report, in both official languages, taking into consideration today’s discussion and with any necessary editorial, grammatical or translation changes as required.

It was agreed that the chair report Bill C-3, without amendment and with observations, to the Senate, in both official languages.

At 9:15 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Ferda Simpson

Clerk of the Committee