MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OTTAWA, Thursday, November 2, 2023 (40) [English] The Standing Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs met this day at a.m., in room C128, Senate of Canada Building, the chair, the Honourable Tony Dean, presiding. Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Boehm, Boisvenu, Cardozo, Carignan, P.C., Dagenais, Dasko, Deacon (Ontario), Dean, Kutcher, Pate, Plett and Saint-Germain (12). Participating in the meeting: Ariel Shapiro, Analyst, Library of Parliament. Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, the committee continued its consideration of Bill C -21,

An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms). WITNESSES: Fédération québécoise des chasseurs et pêcheurs: Marc Renaud, President (by videoconference). Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation: Gilbert White, Chairperson, Recreational Firearm Community (by videoconference). Yukon Fish and Game Association: Eric Schroff, Executive Director. Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights: Rod Giltaca, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director. Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association: Wes Winkel, President. National Firearms Association: Rick Igercich, President.

At 9:02 a.m., the committee suspended. At 9:03 a.m., the committee resumed. Marc Renaud, Gilbert White and Eric Schroff each made a statement and answered questions. At 10:01 a.m., the committee suspended. At 10:05 a.m., the committee resumed. Rod Giltaca, Wes Winkel and Rick Igercich each made a statement and answered questions. At 10:59 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair. ATTEST: Ericka Dupont Clerk of the Committee