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Minutes of Proceedings

45th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 2
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 11:09 a.m. to 1:11 p.m.
In Camera
Presiding
Angelo Iacono, Chair (Liberal)

Library of Parliament
• Alison Clegg, Analyst
• Sarah Yakobowski, Analyst
The committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to committee business.

By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — that Amanpreet S. Gill, Associate Member, be permitted to attend and observe the proceedings in camera.

It was agreed, — That the committee invite officials of Environment and Climate Change Canada to appear from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 22, 2025, to brief the committee on the department’s mandate, activities, and administered legislation.

It was agreed, — That the committee invite the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, PC, MP, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, to appear before the committee for a minimum of two hours, before Friday, October 10, 2025, to answer questions regarding her mandate and priorities.

At 11:42 a.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 11:47 a.m., the meeting resumed in camera.

It was agreed, — That the Committee undertake a study of at least 4 meetings but not more than 6 meetings on the effectiveness, potential improvements and capability of Canada's 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan to meet climate action targets in line with its commitments to the Paris Agreement.

At 12:34 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 12:45 p.m., the meeting resumed in camera.

It was agreed, — That, whereas the Government of Canada’s Electric Vehicle Availability Standard requires that 100% of new vehicle sales be zero-emission by 2035;

whereas British Columbia and Quebec maintain electric vehicle sales targets that may interact with the federal mandate; and

whereas the Government of Canada announced it will delay the implementation of the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard for 2026 and launch a 60-day review of the regulation;

the Committee, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), undertake a study of the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard:

  1. scheduling no fewer than three meetings and no more than four meetings;
  2. reporting its findings and recommendations to the House; and
  3. inviting the following witnesses to appear for no less than one hour each:
    • Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change; and
    • other witnesses.

At 1:05 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 1:06 p.m., the meeting resumed in camera.

It was agreed, — That the committee invite officials of the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada to appear from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, as well as officials of the Canada Water Agency to appear from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, September 25, 2025, to brief the committee on each agency’s mandate, activities, and administered legislation.

At 1:11 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Leif-Erik Aune
Clerk of the committee