James McNamee made a statement and, with Jeffrey Smith and Kathleen Wrye, answered questions.

Paul Chiang moved, — That, upon the tabling of the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year 2024-25, the committee invite the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship to testify on the Supplementary Estimates (B) by no later than the end of the current supply period.

After debate, the question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.

Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe gave notice of the following motion:

That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study on the implications for Canada of the measures announced by Donald Trump during the U.S. presidential campaign regarding the deportation of persons who are in the United States illegally, as well as on the Canadian federal government’s plan to ensure border security and compliance with federal immigration statutes and policies;

That the committee invite the following witnesses to appear:

1. for two hours each, accompanied by senior officials from their respective departments:
   1. Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration and Citizenship; and
   2. Dominic Leblanc, Minister of Public Safety;
2. for one hour each:
   1. Kirsten Hillman, Canadian Ambassador to the United States; and
   2. David L. Cohen, U.S. Ambassador to Canada;
3. as well as any other witnesses the committee considers necessary, in accordance with the usual practices of the committee; and

That the committee prioritize this study and report its findings to the House.

Questioning of the witnesses resumed.

At 4:45 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 4:52 p.m., the meeting resumed.

Herb Emery, Maxime Colleret and Christopher Worswick made statements and answered questions.

At 5:07 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 5:07 p.m., the meeting resumed.

By unanimous consent, it was agreed, — That Mike Morrice be permitted to ask questions for 1.5 minutes.