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Minutes of Proceedings

Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics (ETHI)
44th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 137
Thursday, October 31, 2024, 3:58 p.m. to 4:46 p.m.
In Camera
Presiding
John Brassard, Chair (Conservative)

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• Eric Duncan for Michael Barrett (Conservative)
• Lisa Hepfner for Parm Bains (Liberal)
• Glen Motz for Frank Caputo (Conservative)
Library of Parliament
• Alexandra Savoie, Analyst
• Maxime-Olivier Thibodeau, Analyst
Use of Social Media Platforms for Data Harvesting and Unethical or Illicit Sharing of Personal Information with Foreign Entities
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, the committee resumed its study of the use of social media platforms for data harvesting and unethical or illicit sharing of personal information with foreign entities.

It was agreed, — That the draft report, as amended, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the report be entitled: "Oversight of Social Media Platforms: Ensuring Privacy and Safety Online".

It was agreed, — That the Chair, clerk and analysts be authorized to make such grammatical and editorial changes as may be necessary without changing the substance of the report.

It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee request that the government table a comprehensive response to the report.

It was agreed, — That, pursuant to S.O 108(1)(b), dissenting or supplementary opinions be in Calibri 12-point font, left aligned, single-spaced, and be submitted electronically, in both official languages, to the clerk of the committee, not later than 5:00p.m. on Friday, Novmber 8, 2024.

ORDERED, — That the Chair present the report to the House.

ORDERED, — That the clerk and analysts of the committee, in consultation with the Chair, prepare a news release for publication on the committee’s website and for distribution upon presentation of the report to the House.

ORDERED, — That the clerk of the committee make the necessary arrangements for a press conference to be held after the presentation of the committee's report to the House; and that, if possible, the committee be represented by the Chair and a representative from each party.

At 4:46 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Nancy Vohl
Clerk of the committee