THE STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

OTTAWA, Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications met in camera this day at 6:45 p.m., in room B45, Senate of Canada Building, the chair, the Honourable Larry W. Smith, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Arnold, Cormier, Dasko, Hay, Mohamed, Robinson, Simons, Smith and Wilson (9).

Pursuant to rule 12-16(1)(d), the committee discussed in camera a draft agenda (future business).

It was agreed that the committee allow the audio recording of the in camera meeting today, 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 the chair be authorized to seek authority from the Senate for an order of reference to examine and report on issues relating to artificial intelligence in the information and communication technology sector.

At 7:45 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

Attest:

Andrea Mugny

Clerk of the Committee