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Roger Patrick Bilodeau v. His Majesty the King

Did the Court of Appeal err in finding no prejudicial error in the trial judge’s jury instructions on party liability under section 21(2) of the Criminal Code? Was the appellant properly found liable as a party to the offence based on the theory of a common unlawful purpose under section 21(2) of the Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46?

Agriculture and Agri-Food - October 20, 2025

The committee shares an update on the implementation of the Grocery Code of Conduct. Appearing as witnesses are Catherine Lefebvre (President of the Association des producteurs maraîchers du Québec), Patrice Léger Bourgoin (General Manager of the Association des producteurs maraîchers du Québec), Michael Graydon (Chief Executive Officer at Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada), Massimo Bergamini (Executive Director of Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada) and Karen Proud, President and Adjudicator at the Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct).

Agriculture and Agri-Food - October 23, 2025

Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald briefs the committee on his mandate. Appearing as witnesses are Lawrence Hanson (Deputy Minister of the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food) and Robert Ianiro (Vice-President, Policy and Programs at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency).

Agriculture and Agri-Food - October 30, 2025

The committee shares an update on the implementation of the Grocery Code of Conduct. Appearing as witnesses are Gary Sands (Senior Vice-President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers), Mark Taylor (President and Chief Executive Officer of Lactalis Canada Inc.), Nick Henn (Chief Legal Officer of Loblaw Companies Limited), Simon Rivet (Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Metro Inc.), Gordon Stock (Senior Policy and Government Relations Advisor for the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers' Association) and Diane Brisebois (Past President and Chief Executive Officer of the Retail Council of Canada).

National Defence - October 21, 2025

Minister of National Defence, David J. McGuinty, briefs the committee on his mandate and NATO defence spending. Appearing as witnesses from the Department of National Defence are Gen. Jennie Carignan (Chief of the Defence Staff, Canadian Armed Forces), Mario Pelletier (Commissioner, Canadian Coast Guard), Natasha Kim (Associate Deputy Minister), Heather Sheehy (Assistant Deputy Minister, Materiel) and Jonathan Moor (Chief Financial Officer). Also appearing as a witness from the Communications Security Establishment is Caroline Xavier (Chief).

Public Accounts – October 28, 2025

The committee continues considering the report on the Canada Revenue Agency Contact Centres, of the 2025 Fall Reports of the Auditor General of Canada. Appearing as witnesses from the Canada Revenue Agency are Hugo Pagé (Assistant Commissioner and Chief Financial Officer, Finance and Administration Branch), Melanie Serjak (Assistant Commissioner, Assessment, Benefit, and Service Branch) and Denis Skinner (Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Information Technology Branch). Also appearing as witnesses from the Office of the Auditor General are Andrew Hayes (Deputy Auditor General) and Lucie Després (Director). Also appearing as witnesses from Shared Services Canada are Scott Davis (Assistant Deputy Minister, Chief Financial Officer), Kristin Brunner (Assistant Deputy Minister, Digital Services) and Scott Jones (President).

Canadian Agri-Food in a Risky World: Fireside Chat

The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute holds its third annual conference. The theme this year is "Canadian Agri-Food in a Risky World." Leaders from the industry come together, share insights and advance ideas on emerging issues facing this sector. Panelists Lawrence Hanson (Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) and Mark Redmond (CEO, RDAR) discuss trade diversification and the often underestimated risks in the agriculture and agri-food sector. Meagan Murdoch (Vice-President and National Lead, Issues & Crisis, Hill & Knowlton) moderates the panel.

Canadian Agri-Food in a Risky World: Ag Policy Exchange

The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute holds its third annual conference. The theme this year is "Canadian Agri-Food in a Risky World." Leaders from the industry come together, share insights and advance ideas on emerging issues facing this sector. Panelists Mohamad Yaghi (VP, Innovation Hub and AgExpert, Farm Credit Canada), Margaret Zafiriou (Senior Research Associate, Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute), and Bryan Gilvesy (Chief Strategy Officer, ALUS) analyse whether Canadian agriculture and agri-food is ready for a riskier world. Lyndsey Smith (Editor, RealAgriculture) moderates the panel.

CJF J-Talks: Protecting Inclusive Journalism in Canada

The Canadian Journalism Foundation, in partnership with Informed Perspectives, hosts a panel discussion on protecting inclusive journalism in Canada. Journalists discuss whether anti-diversity movements can undermine the representation of women, Indigenous, Black and other racialized journalists in newsrooms. Farah Nasser (journalist & former news anchor) moderates the conversation between Nick Davis (executive director, equity and inclusion, CBC), Karyn Pugliese (journalist, writer, public speaker), Priya Ramanujam (assistant managing editor, newsroom development & social issues, Toronto Star), Aajah Sauter (multimedia journalist and writer). (October 15, 2025)

Montreal International Security Summit 2025: Canada in a World Adrift

The Montreal Institute for Global Security hosts its annual flagship event, focusing on current geopolitical challenges. The theme for this year’s Montreal International Security Summit is “Authoritarian resurgence: The fight for democracy and global security”. Journalist John Jungclaussen moderates the summit's opening panel discussion titled "Canada in a world adrift". The panel includes Louise Blais ( former Ambassador to the UN), Vincent Rigby (former national security and intelligence advisor to the PM), and Stephen Marche (columnist and author). (October 15, 2025)

Montreal International Security Summit 2025: Transatlantic Relations & Security

The Montreal Institute for Global Security hosts its annual flagship event, focusing on current geopolitical challenges. The theme for this year’s Montreal International Security Summit is “Authoritarian resurgence: The fight for democracy and global security”. Caroline Stauffer (Canada bureau chief, Thomson Reuters) moderates a panel discussion on Transatlantic relations and collective security. The panel includes Egidijus Meilūnas (Ambassador of Lithuania to Canada), Jennifer Welsh (Canada 150 research chair in global governance and security, McGill University), Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook (EVP, Bertelsmann Stiftung), and Jonathan Katz (senior director, anti-corruption, democracy and security project, Brookings Institution). (October 16, 2025)

Freedom of Expression in the United States and the Impact on Democracies

The Raoul-Dandurand Chair’s Observatory on the United States and the France-Quebec Research Chair on Contemporary Issues of Freedom of Expression (COLIBEX) host a roundtable discussion to assess freedom of expression in the United States and its impact on democracies. (October 14, 2025)

His Majesty the King v. Paul Eric Wilson

Did the police have authority to arrest the accused for simple possession of a controlled substance? Were the arrest and search unlawful and in violation of Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Dorinela Pepa v. Minister of Citizenship and Immigration

What is the appropriate standard of review for decisions made by the Immigration Appeal Division? How does the statutory right of appeal under the relevant provision influence the standard of review applied by the Immigration Appeal Division? Did the Immigration Appeal Division err in interpreting the statutory provision at issue? Did the Division correctly determine that the appellant lost her right of appeal because her permanent resident visa had expired before the exclusion order was issued?

Question Period from the National Assembly in Quebec City, November 11, 2025

Question Period from the National Assembly in Quebec City, November 11, 2025

Question Period from the National Assembly in Quebec City, November 12, 2025

Question Period from the National Assembly in Quebec City, November 12, 2025

Question Period from the National Assembly in Quebec City, November 13, 2025

Question Period from the National Assembly in Quebec City, November 13, 2025

Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics - October 20, 2025

The committee continues its review of the Conflict of Interest Act. Appearing as a witness is Daniel Greenberg (Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards from the United Kingdom House of Commons).

Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics - October 22, 2025

The committee continues its review of the Conflict of Interest Act. Appearing as a witness from the Centre for International Corporate Tax Accountability and Research is Jason Ward (Principal Analyst).

November 12, 2025

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces questions on attacks on cabinet members, unemployment, national insurance, the BBC and migrant hotels.

Montreal International Security Summit 2025: Canada in a World Adrift

The Montreal Institute for Global Security hosts its annual flagship event, focusing on current geopolitical challenges. The theme for this year’s Montreal International Security Summit is “Authoritarian resurgence: The fight for democracy and global security”. Journalist John Jungclaussen moderates the summit's opening panel discussion titled "Canada in a world adrift". The panel includes Louise Blais ( former Ambassador to the UN), Vincent Rigby (former national security and intelligence advisor to the PM), and Stephen Marche (columnist and author). (October 15, 2025)

November 16, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks from the oval office after signing a bill ending the 43-day government shutdown. November 12, 2025. Secretary of State Marco Rubio answers questions from reporters on global conflicts and U.S. foreign policy following his appearance at the G7 foreign ministers meeting in Canada. November 12, 2025. Former Trump and Biden administration officials as well as the CEO of Lockheed Martin discuss global economic security. November 13, 2025.