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Minutes of Proceedings

Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics (ETHI)
43rd Parliament, 2nd Session
Meeting 34
Monday, May 10, 2021, 11:02 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Televised
Presiding
Chris Warkentin, Chair (Conservative)

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• Rhéal Éloi Fortin for Marie-Hélène Gaudreau (Bloc Québécois)
Library of Parliament
• Alexandra Savoie, Analyst
• Ryan van den Berg, Analyst
Main Estimates 2021-22: Vote 1 under Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying, Vote 1 under Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, Votes 1 and 5 under Offices of the Information and Privacy Commissioners of Canada and Vote 1 under Office of the Senate Ethics Officer
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
• Daniel Therrien, Privacy Commissioner of Canada
• Brent Homan, Deputy Commissioner, Compliance Sector
• Daniel Nadeau, Deputy Commissioner, Corporate Management Sector
• Gregory Smolynec, Deputy Commissioner, Policy and Promotion Sector
Pursuant to Standing Order 81(4), the committee commenced consideration of the Main Estimates 2021-22: Vote 1 under Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying, Vote 1 under Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, Votes 1 and 5 under Offices of the Information and Privacy Commissioners of Canada and Vote 1 under Office of the Senate Ethics Officer, referred to the committee on Thursday, February 25, 2021.

The Chair called Vote 1 under Offices of the Information and Privacy Commissioners of Canada.

Daniel Therrien made a statement and answered questions.

At 11:56 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 12:00 p.m., the sitting resumed.

The Use and Impact of Facial Recognition Technology
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
• Daniel Therrien, Privacy Commissioner of Canada
• Brent Homan, Deputy Commissioner, Compliance Sector
• Lara Ives, Executive Director, Policy, Research and Parliamentary Affairs Directorate
• Regan Morris, Legal Counsel
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(viii) and the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, March 8, 2021, the committee commenced its study of the use and impact of facial recognition technology.

Daniel Therrien made a statement and answered questions.

At 12:37, pursuant to Standing Order 115(5), it was agreed that the committee continue to sit.

At 1:00 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Miriam Burke
Clerk of the Committee