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Minutes of Proceedings

45th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 26
Monday, March 9, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 1:02 p.m.
Presiding
Charles Sousa, Chair (Liberal)

Library of Parliament
• Martin Auger, Analyst
• Katherine Simonds, Analyst
As an individual
• Jim Balsillie, Founder, Centre for International Governance Innovation
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
• Sean Boyd, Chair of the Board of Directors
Laurentian University
• Nadia Mykytczuk, Executive Director, Goodman School of Mines
Macdonald-Laurier Institute
• Heather Exner-Pirot, Director, Energy, Natural Resources and Environment
MiningWatch Canada
• Rodrigue Turgeon, Lawyer, National program Co-Lead
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the committee resumed its study of the nexus between national defence, national security and Canada’s critical minerals sector.

Nadia Mykytczuk, Rodrigue Turgeon, Heather Exner-Pirot, Jim Balsillie and Sean Boyd made statements and answered questions.

At 1:02 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Jean-Denis Kusion
Clerk of the committee