Journals of the Senate
4 Charles III , A.D. 2026, Canada
1st Session, 45th Parliament
Issue 52 (Unrevised)
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
2 p.m.
The Honourable RAYMONDE GAGNÉ, Speaker
The Members convened were:
The Honourable Senators
AdlerAl ZaibakArnoldArnotAtaullahjanAucoinAudetteBattersBlackBoehmBoudreauBoyerBrazeauBureyBussonCardozoCarignanClementCormierCoyleCuznerDalphondDaskoDeacon (Nova Scotia)Deacon (Ontario)DeanDhillonDowneDuncanForestFrancisFridhandlerGagnéGalvezGerbaGignacGreenwoodHarderHayHébertHenkelHousakosInceKaretak-LindellKingstonKlyneLewisLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMarshallMartinMcBeanMcCallumMcNairMcPhedranMiville-DechêneMohamedMoncionMoodieMoreauMuggliOslerOudarPatePattersonPetitclercPettenPoirierProsperPupatelloQuinnRinguetteRobinsonRossSeniorSimonsSmithSorensenSuretteTannasVaroneVernerWallinWells (Alberta)Wells (Newfoundland and Labrador)WhiteWilsonWooYouanceYussuff
The Members in attendance to business were:
The Honourable Senators
AdlerAl ZaibakArnoldArnotAtaullahjanAucoinAudetteBattersBlackBoehmBoudreauBoyerBrazeauBureyBussonCardozoCarignanClementCormierCoyleCuznerDalphondDaskoDeacon (Nova Scotia)Deacon (Ontario)DeanDhillonDowneDuncanForestFrancisFridhandlerGagnéGalvezGerbaGignacGreenwoodHarderHayHébertHenkelHousakosInceKaretak-LindellKingstonKlyneLewisLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMarshallMartinMcBeanMcCallumMcNairMcPhedranMiville-DechêneMohamedMoncionMoodieMoreauMuggliOslerOudarPatePattersonPetitclercPettenPoirierProsperPupatelloQuinnRinguetteRobinsonRossSeniorSimonsSmithSorensenSuretteTannasVaroneVernerWallinWells (Alberta)Wells (Newfoundland and Labrador)WhiteWilsonWooYouanceYussuff
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.
The Senate observed a minute of silence in memory of the outbreak of the war in Ukraine four years ago.
ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS
Tabling of Documents
The Honourable Senator Petten tabled the following:
Charter Statement prepared by the Minister of Justice in relation to Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defence Act (bail and sentencing), pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-912.
Presenting or Tabling Reports from Committees
The Honourable Senator Gignac, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy, informed the Senate that, pursuant to the order adopted by the Senate on November 26, 2025, the committee deposited with the Clerk of the Senate on February 13, 2026, its third report (The subject matter of those elements contained in Divisions 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 37, 39, 43 and 45 of Part 5 of Bill C-15, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2025).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-891S.
(Pursuant to the order adopted November 26, 2025, the report was deemed referred to the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance and placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration at the next sitting.)
The Honourable Senator Manning, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, informed the Senate that, pursuant to the order adopted by the Senate on November 26, 2025, the committee deposited with the Clerk of the Senate on February 13, 2026, its second report (The subject matter of those elements contained in Division 33 of Part 5 of Bill C-15, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2025).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-889S.
(Pursuant to the order adopted November 26, 2025, the report was deemed referred to the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance and placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration at the next sitting.)
The Honourable Senator Kingston, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources, informed the Senate that, pursuant to the order adopted by the Senate on November 26, 2025, the committee deposited with the Clerk of the Senate on February 13, 2026, its second report (The subject matter of those elements contained in Divisions 32, 40, 41 and 42 of Part 5 of Bill C-15, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2025).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-890S.
(Pursuant to the order adopted November 26, 2025, the report was deemed referred to the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance and placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration at the next sitting.)
The Honourable Senator Moodie, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology, informed the Senate that, pursuant to the order adopted by the Senate on February 5, 2026, the committee deposited with the Clerk of the Senate on February 20, 2026, its sixth report (The subject matter of Parts 5, 6, 7 and 8 of Bill C-12, An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada’s borders and the integrity of the Canadian immigration system and respecting other related security measures).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-892S.
The Honourable Senator Moodie moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Forest, 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 5, 2026, the report was deemed referred to the Standing Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs.)
The Honourable Senator Arnot, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs, informed the Senate that, pursuant to the order adopted by the Senate on February 5, 2026, the committee deposited with the Clerk of the Senate on February 18, 2026, its fourth report (The subject matter of Part 4 of Bill C-4, An Act respecting certain affordability measures for Canadians and another measure).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-893S.
The Honourable Senator Arnot moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Coyle, 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 5, 2026, the report was deemed referred to the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance.)
The Honourable Senator Carignan, P.C., Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance, tabled the third report of the committee, entitled Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-913S.
The Honourable Senator Carignan, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Poirier, 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.
The Honourable Senator Harder, P.C., Chair of the Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament, tabled the second report (interim) of the committee, entitled The Role of Non-Affiliated Senators.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-914S.
The Honourable Senator Harder, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator White, 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.
The Honourable Senator Carignan, P.C., presented the following:
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The Standing Senate Committee on National Finance has the honour to present its
FOURTH REPORT
Your committee, to which was referred Bill C-4, An Act respecting certain affordability measures for Canadians and another measure, has, in obedience to the order of reference of Thursday, February 5, 2026, examined the said bill and now reports the same without amendment but with certain observations, which are appended to this report.
Respectfully submitted,
CLAUDE CARIGNAN
Chair
Observations to the Fourth Report of the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance (Bill C-4)
The committee adopted Part 4 of Bill C-4 on division and invites its colleagues in the Senate to review the fourth report of the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs.
As repeatedly stressed in previous reports, this committee would like to express its concern about the inclusion of unrelated non-financial matters in bills focused on financial matters such as tax changes and affordability that prevents parliamentarians and Canadians from giving these matters the thorough scrutiny they deserve. This frustration is shared by the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs, as detailed in its report on Part 4 of Bill C-4 to the Senate.
The Honourable Senator Cuzner moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Muggli, 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.
Introduction and First Reading of Government Bills
A message was brought from the House of Commons with Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defence Act (bail and sentencing), to which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.
The bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Moreau, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Petten, that the bill be placed on the Orders of the Day for a second reading two days hence.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Moreau, P.C., introduced Bill S-6, A fourth Act to harmonize federal law with the civil law of Quebec and to amend certain Acts in order to ensure that each language version takes into account the common law and the civil law.
The bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Moreau, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Duncan, that the bill be placed on the Orders of the Day for a second reading two days hence.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Tabling of Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations
The Honourable Senator Patterson tabled the following:
Report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association, 23rd Annual Parliamentary Transatlantic Forum, Washington, D.C., United States of America, from December 4 to 6, 2023.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-915.
Report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association, Joint Committee Meetings of the Defence Security Committee, the Economics and Security Committee, and the Political Committee, Brussels, Belgium, from February 19 to 21, 2024.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-916.
Report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association, Joint visit of the Sub-Committee on Transatlantic Relations and the Sub-Committee on Transatlantic Economic Relations, New York, New York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, from April 22 to 26, 2024.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-917.
Report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association, Spring Session, Sofia, Bulgaria, from May 24 to 27, 2024.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-918.
Report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association, 70th Annual Session, Montreal, Canada, from November 22 to 25, 2024.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-919.
Report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association, Joint Committee Meetings of the Defence Security Committee, the Economics and Security Committee, and the Political Committee, Brussels, Belgium, from February 17 to 19, 2025.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-920.
MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
A message was brought from the House of Commons in the following words:
Friday, February 13, 2026
EXTRACT, —
That,
(a)pursuant to subsection 2(1) of An Act to amend An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying), No. 2, a special joint committee of the Senate and the House of Commons be appointed to undertake a comprehensive review relating to the eligibility of persons whose sole underlying medical condition is a mental illness to receive medical assistance in dying;
(b)five members of the Senate and 10 members of the House of Commons be members of the committee, including five members of the House of Commons from the governing party, four members of the House of Commons from the official opposition, and one member from the Bloc Québécois, with two Chairs of which the House Co-Chair shall be from the governing party and the Senate Co-Chair shall be determined by the Senate;
(c)in addition to the Co-Chairs, the committee shall elect two vice-chairs from the House, of whom the first vice-chair shall be from the Conservative Party of Canada, and the second vice-chair shall be from the Bloc Québécois;
(d)the quorum of the committee be eight members whenever a vote, resolution or other decision is taken, so long as both Houses and one member of the governing party in the House of Commons, one from the opposition in the House of Commons and one member of the Senate are represented, and that the Co-Chairs be authorized to hold meetings, to receive evidence and authorize the printing thereof, whenever six members are present, so long as both Houses and one member of the governing party in the House of Commons, one member from the opposition in the House of Commons and one member of the Senate are represented;
(e)the House of Commons members be named by their respective whip by depositing with the Clerk of the House the list of their members to serve on the committee no later than five sitting days after the adoption of this motion;
(f)changes to the membership of the committee, on the part of the House of Commons, be effective immediately after notification by the relevant whip has been filed with the Clerk of the House;
(g)membership substitutions, on the part of the House of Commons, be permitted, if required, in the manner provided for in Standing Order 114(2);
(h)where applicable to a special joint committee, the provisions relating to hybrid committee proceedings contained in the Standing Orders of the House of Commons shall also apply to the committee;
(i)the committee have the power to:
(i)sit during sittings and adjournments of the House,
(ii)report from time to time, to send for persons, papers and records, and to print such papers and evidence as may be ordered by the committee,
(iii)retain the services of expert, professional, technical and clerical staff, including legal counsel,
(iv)appoint, from among its members such subcommittees as may be deemed appropriate and to delegate to such subcommittees, all or any of its powers, except the power to report to the Senate and House of Commons,
(v)authorize video and audio broadcasting of any or all of its proceedings and that public proceedings be made available to the public via the Parliament of Canada’s websites;
(j)pursuant to subsection 2(3) of the act, the committee submit a final report of its review, including any recommendations, to Parliament no later than Friday, October 2, 2026; and
(k)pursuant to subsection 2(4) of the act, following the presentation of the final report in both Houses, the committee shall expire; and
that a message be sent to the Senate requesting that House to unite with this House for the above purpose and to select, if the Senate deems advisable, members to act on the proposed special joint committee.
ATTEST
Eric Janse
Clerk of the House of Commons
The Honourable Senator Moreau, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Petten, that the message be placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration at the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Orders of the Day
Government Business
Bills – Second Reading
Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Second reading of Bill S-5, An Act respecting the interoperability of health information technology and to prohibit data blocking by health information technology vendors.
The Honourable Senator Kingston moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Moncion, that the bill be read for the second time.
Debate.
Question Period
Pursuant to the order adopted on June 4, 2026, the Senate proceeded to Question Period.
The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, P.C., M.P., President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, entered the Senate and took part in Question Period.
Government Business
Bills – Second Reading
The Senate resumed debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Kingston, seconded by the Honourable Senator Moncion, for the second reading of Bill S-5, An Act respecting the interoperability of health information technology and to prohibit data blocking by health information technology vendors.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Martin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Smith, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Reports of Committees – Other
Orders No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Motions
Orders No. 1 and 49 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
The Honourable Senator Petten moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Pupatello:
That the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance be authorized to examine and report upon the expenditures set out in the Supplementary Estimates (C) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026; and
That, for the purpose of this study, the committee have the power to meet, even though the Senate may then be sitting or adjourned, and that rules 12-18(1) and 12-18(2) be suspended in relation thereto.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Inquiries
Order No. 1 was 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.
Third reading of Bill S-242, An Act respecting national action for the prevention of intimate partner violence.
The Honourable Senator Manning moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Martin, that the bill be read for the third time.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The bill was then read for the third time.
Ordered, That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed this bill, to which it desires its concurrence.
Senate Public Bills – Reports of Committees
Consideration of the fifth report of the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology (Bill S-212, An Act respecting a national strategy for children and youth in Canada, with amendments and observations), presented in the Senate on February 12, 2026.
The Honourable Senator Burey moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Black, that the report be adopted.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Moodie moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Petitclerc, that the bill, as amended, 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.
Senate Public Bills – Second Reading
Orders No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator McPhedran, seconded by the Honourable Senator Sorensen, for the second reading of Bill S-222, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and the Regulation Adapting the Canada Elections Act for the Purposes of a Referendum.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Martin moved, for the Honourable Senator Carignan, P.C., seconded by the Honourable Senator Poirier, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Orders No. 10 and 11 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator McCallum, seconded by the Honourable Senator Martin, for the second reading of Bill S-225, An Act to establish National Thanadelthur Day.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The bill was then read for the second time.
The Honourable Senator McCallum moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Martin, that the bill be referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Orders No. 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Henkel, seconded by the Honourable Senator Francis, for the second reading of Bill S-243, An Act to establish a national framework for women’s health in Canada.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Martin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Smith, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Order No. 23 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Reports of Committees – Other
Orders No. 4, 8, 9 and 13 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Consideration of the third report of the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration, entitled Senate Budget 2026-27, presented in the Senate on December 11, 2025.
The Honourable Senator Loffreda moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Pate, that the report be adopted.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Martin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Housakos, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Orders No. 15 and 16 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Consideration of the first report of the Standing Senate Committee on Official Languages, entitled Breaking Down Language Barriers in Health Care: For Equitable, Safe and Quality Health Care and Health Services, tabled in the Senate on February 12, 2026.
The Honourable Senator Surette moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator McNair:
That the first report of the Standing Senate Committee on Official Languages, entitled Breaking Down Language Barriers in Health Care: For Equitable, Safe and Quality Health Care and Health Services, tabled in the Senate on February 12, 2026, be adopted and that, pursuant to rule 12-23(1), the Senate request a complete and detailed response from the government, with the Minister of Health being identified as minister responsible for responding to the report, in consultation with the Minister responsible for Official Languages, the President of the Treasury Board, the Minister of Jobs and Families and the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Motions
Orders No. 3 and 4 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Simons, seconded by the Honourable Senator Woo:
That the Senate call on the Government of Canada to investigate the creation of a sovereign, domestic Verified Travellers Program for Canadians.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Martin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Batters, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Orders No. 6 and 7 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Woo, seconded by the Honourable Senator Dean:
That, in light of findings and orders from the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court on the situation in Gaza, the Senate call on the Government to examine the risk to Canada and Canadians of complicity in violations of international humanitarian law, including war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, and to report on its findings within three months of the adoption of this motion.
The Honourable Senator Batters moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Martin, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Inquiries
Orders No. 1, 2, 3 and 4 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the inquiry of the Honourable Senator Klyne, calling the attention of the Senate to the life and legacy of Jane Goodall.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Moncion moved, for the Honourable Senator Kingston, seconded by the Honourable Senator Petitclerc, that further debate on the inquiry be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Orders No. 8 and 9 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the inquiry of the Honourable Senator Deacon (Ontario), calling the attention of the Senate to the vital role that physical activity and sport play in enhancing our well-being, strengthening our communities and shaping the fabric of the Canadian experience.
Debate.
Pursuant to rule 3-3(1), the Speaker left the Chair to resume the same at 8 p.m.
The sitting resumed.
Inquiries
The Senate resumed debate on the inquiry of the Honourable Senator Deacon (Ontario), calling the attention of the Senate to the vital role that physical activity and sport play in enhancing our well-being, strengthening our communities and shaping the fabric of the Canadian experience.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Kingston moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Petitclerc, that further debate on the inquiry be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Order No. 13 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
INQUIRIES
The Honourable Senator Coyle called the attention of the Senate to the final report of the Canadian Youth Climate Assembly.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Kingston moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Petitclerc, that further debate on the inquiry be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Loffreda called the attention of the Senate to the vital role that immigrants have played — and continue to play — in shaping Canada’s economic growth, cultural richness and social fabric.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Kingston moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Petitclerc, that further debate on the inquiry be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
ADJOURNMENT
The Honourable Senator Petten 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 9:06 p.m., the Senate was continued until tomorrow at 2 p.m.)
DOCUMENTS DEPOSITED WITH THE CLERK OF THE SENATE PURSUANT TO RULE 14-1(7)
Second report of the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, entitled The subject matter of those elements contained in Division 33 of Part 5 of Bill C-15, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2025, deposited with the Clerk of the Senate on February 13, 2026, pursuant to the order adopted by the Senate on November 26, 2025.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-889S.
Second report of the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources, entitled The subject matter of those elements contained in Divisions 32, 40, 41 and 42 of Part 5 of Bill C-15, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2025, deposited with the Clerk of the Senate on February 13, 2026, pursuant to the order adopted by the Senate on November 26, 2025.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-890S.
Third report of the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy, entitled The subject matter of those elements contained in Divisions 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 37, 39, 43 and 45 of Part 5 of Bill C-15, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2025, deposited with the Clerk of the Senate on February 13, 2026, pursuant to the order adopted by the Senate on November 26, 2025.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-891S.
Sixth report of the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology, entitled The subject matter of Parts 5, 6, 7 and 8 of Bill C-12, An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada’s borders and the integrity of the Canadian immigration system and respecting other related security measures, deposited with the Clerk of the Senate on February 20, 2026, pursuant to the order adopted by the Senate on February 5, 2026.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-892S.
Fourth report of the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs, entitled The subject matter of Part 4 of Bill C-4, An Act respecting certain affordability measures for Canadians and another measure, deposited with the Clerk of the Senate on February 18, 2026, pursuant to the order adopted by the Senate on February 5, 2026.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-893S.
Report on the administration and operation of the Canada Health Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, pursuant to the Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-6, s. 23.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-894.
Copy of the Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations (P.C. 2026-129), pursuant to the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c. 17, sbs. 7(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-895.
Legislative Costing Note of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer, entitled Accelerated capital cost allowance and immediate expensing measures, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-896.
Report of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer, entitled Supplementary Estimates (C) 2025-26, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-897.
Annual report of the Chief Accessibility Officer for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, pursuant to the Accessible Canada Act, S.C. 2019, c. 10, sbs. 116(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-898.
Copy of the Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Syria) Regulations (P.C. 2026-130), pursuant to the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c. 17, sbs. 7(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-899.
Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Transit Between International Flights), pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27, sbs. 5(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-900.
Report of the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency respecting the disclosure of information under the Security of Canada Information Disclosure Act for the year ended December 31, 2024, pursuant to the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency Act, S.C. 2019, c. 13, s. 2 “39(2)”.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-901.
Actuarial Report on the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Dependants) Pension Fund for the period of April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2025, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pension Continuation Act, R.S.C. 1970, c. R-10, sbs. 56(3).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-902.
Copy of the Directive to the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation regarding the Buy Canadian Procurement Policy Framework (P.C. 2026-15), pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 89(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-903.
Copy of the Directive to the Canada Development Investment Corporation regarding the Buy Canadian Procurement Policy Framework (P.C. 2026-15), pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 89(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-904.
Copy of the Directive to the Royal Canadian Mint regarding the Buy Canadian Procurement Policy Framework (P.C. 2026-15), pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 89(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-905.
Report on the administration of the Canada Pension Plan, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Canada Pension Plan, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-8, sbs. 117(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-906.
Sustainable Jobs Action Plan for 2026-30, pursuant to the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act, S.C. 2024, c. 13, sbs. 16(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-907.
List of Commissions issued for the year 2025, pursuant to the Public Officers Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-31, s. 4.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-908.
Copy of the Directive to the National Capital Commission, Defence Construction (1951) Limited and Canada Post Corporation regarding the Buy Canadian Procurement Policy Framework (P.C. 2026-10), pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 89(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-909.
Copy of the Directive to the Canadian Dairy Commission and Farm Credit Canada regarding the Buy Canadian Procurement Policy Framework (P.C. 2026-3), pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 89(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-910.
Copy of the Directive to the Canada Infrastructure Bank, the Canada Lands Company Limited, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Inc., and the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority regarding the Buy Canadian Procurement Policy Framework (P.C. 2026-16), pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 89(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-911.
Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 12-5
Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans
The Honourable Senator Greenwood replaced the Honourable Senator Ravalia (February 24, 2026).
Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade
The Honourable Senator Kutcher replaced the Honourable Senator Coyle (February 24, 2026).
Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs
The Honourable Senator Busson replaced the Honourable Senator Saint-Germain (February 19, 2026).
The Honourable Senator Oudar replaced the Honourable Senator Dalphond (February 18, 2026).
The Honourable Senator Wells (Alberta) replaced the Honourable Senator Cuzner (February 17, 2026).
The Honourable Senator Saint-Germain replaced the Honourable Senator Dean (February 16, 2026).
The Honourable Senator Dhillon replaced the Honourable Senator Moncion (February 16, 2026).
The Honourable Senator Dalphond replaced the Honourable Senator Oudar (February 12, 2026).
Standing Senate Committee on National Finance
The Honourable Senator Tannas was added to the membership (February 23, 2026).
The Honourable Senator Clement replaced the Honourable Senator Kingston (February 23, 2026).
Standing Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs
The Honourable Senator Kutcher replaced the Honourable Senator Dalphond (February 24, 2026).
The Honourable Senator Dasko replaced the Honourable Senator Woo (February 24, 2026).
The Honourable Senator McNair replaced the Honourable Senator Dean (February 24, 2026).
The Honourable Senator Wells (Newfoundland and Labrador) replaced the Honourable Senator Anderson (February 23, 2026).
The Honourable Senator Dalphond replaced the Honourable Senator Kutcher (February 20, 2026).
The Honourable Senator Woo replaced the Honourable Senator Dasko (February 19, 2026).
The Honourable Senator Dean replaced the Honourable Senator McNair (February 19, 2026).
Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology
The Honourable Senator Arnold replaced the Honourable Senator Mohamed (February 18, 2026).
The Honourable Senator Mohamed replaced the Honourable Senator Arnold (February 16, 2026).