Philippe Dufresne made a statement and, with Michael Maguire, answered questions.

René Villemure gave notice of the following motion:

That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h), the committee undertake a study of the RCMP’s decision not to pursue a criminal investigation into Prime Minister Justin Trudeau following the reprimand issued by the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner regarding his involvement in the SNC-Lavalin affair; that the committee devote three meetings to this study; that the committee request to appear, for one hour per witness:

(a) the former Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, Mr. Mario Dion;

(b) the acting Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, Mr. Konrad Winrich von Finckenstein;

(c) the RCMP Commissioner, Mr. Michael Duheme;

(d) Mr. Frédéric Pincince, Sensitive and International Investigations, Federal Policing, Ontario Division;

(e) representatives of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 2019; and

(f) the former advisor to the Prime Minister, Mr. Gerald Butts;

that the committee report to the House; and that, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee request a comprehensive response from the government.

Questioning of the witnesses resumed.

It was agreed, — That, in relation to the motion adopted on October 18, 2023, regarding written questions to TikTok, a one week extension be given to TikTok to provide the written answers.

Philippe Dufresne made a statement and, with Michael Maguire, answered questions.

It was agreed, — That any evidence received today during the study of the commissioner’s annual report and other reports that is relevant to the study of social media be deemed to have been received in relation to the study of social media and be used as such.