Membership of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics (ETHI)

Background

• Elected in 2015, 2019, 2021, and 2025
• Also serves as Committee Coordinator for the Official Opposition
• Previously served as House leader of the Official Opposition
• Previously served on the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs (PROC), the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs (ACVA), and the Liaison Committee (LIAI)
• Previously served as a city councillor on Barrie City Council from 2006 to 2015
• Previously served as a firefighter for over 30 years and co-owned a sports apparel marketing company

Recent engagement on privacy issues

• N/A

Other considerations

• On October 9, 2024, during debate in the House regarding ETHI’s report on facial recognition technology and AI, MP Brassard noted that the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has frequently commented on the need to “update the Privacy Act to recognize that privacy is a fundamental right”, and MP Brassard asked if the government has any plans to do so.
  • During the same debate, MP Brassard further noted that “the Privacy Commissioner also has asked for the ability to levy fines if the government is not following the privacy laws of this country.”

Background

• Elected in 2015 and 2025
• Also serves on the Standing Committee on International Trade (CIIT)
• Previously served as Deputy Government Whip in the House
• Previously served on the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs (PROC), and the Standing Committee on Official Languages (LANG)
• Previously served as an MNA for the Action démocratique du Québec (ADQ) from 2007 to 2008
• Previously worked, for decades, at her family’s grocery store, including as store manager and owner
• Has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the Université de Montréal

Recent engagement on privacy issues

• N/A

Other considerations

• Asked a question in the House on September 17, 2025 on what measures the government is taking to improve CRA’s service delivery.

Background

• Elected in 2015, 2019, 2021, and 2025
• Also serves on the Standing Committee on Health (HESA)
• Previously served as House leader for the Bloc Québécois
• Previously served as the MNA for the riding of Masson from 2003 to 2007 under the Parti Québécois
• Taught philosophy at Collège de Maisonneuve in Montreal
• Has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in philosophy from L’Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)

Recent engagement on privacy issues

• N/A

Other considerations

• N/A

Background

• Elected in a 2018 by-election, and in 2019, 2021, and 2025
• Also serves as Shadow Minister for Ethics and Accountable Government
• Previously served as deputy House leader of the Official Opposition
• Previously served on the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs (PROC), the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO), the Standing Committee on Health (HESA), and the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights (JUST)
• Previously served in the Canadian Armed Forces as a Telecommunications Lineman and worked in the private sector as Human Resources Manager while also serving as a Municipal Councillor in the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal

Recent engagement on privacy issues

• On March 7, 2024, MP Barrett submitted a complaint to the OPC regarding the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) contracting practices in relation to the development of the ArriveCAN app, alleging various breaches of the Privacy Act.

Other considerations

• On December 10, 2024, during ETHI’s study on the wind-up of TikTok Canada, MP Barrett asked about the privacy risks associated with using TikTok.
• On December 5, 2024, during ETHI’s study on privacy breaches at the CRA, MP Barrett asked if privacy breaches should be immediately brought to the attention of Canadians.
• On October 25, 2023, during ETHI’s study on social media and foreign entities, MP Barrett asked about the scope and status of our Office’s TikTok investigation.

Background

• Elected in 2025
• Also serves as Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretaries of State for Labour, for Seniors, and for Children and Youth, and to the Minister of Jobs and Families (Persons with Disabilities)
• Previously worked as director of policy and chief of staff to then-Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, Chief of Staff to then-Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand, Chief of Staff to then-Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly, Chief of Staff to then-Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef, and Director of Communications during Michael Ignatieff’s 2011 federal election campaign
• Previously worked as head of communications and public affairs at Google Canada, and as an associate at Torys LLP
• Has a bachelor’s degree in political science and international relations from the University of Alberta, a master’s degree in politics of the world economy from the London School of Economics, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Toronto

Recent engagement on privacy issues

• N/A

Other considerations

• N/A

Background

• Elected in 2015, 2019, 2021, and 2025
• Also serves on the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs (PROC)
• Also serves as Shadow Minister for Democratic Reform
• Has previously served on the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights (JUST), the Standing Committee on Finance (FINA), and the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (PACP)
• Graduate of the University of Alberta, he received a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws, both with distinction
• Called to the Alberta bar in 2010
• Worked as a civil litigator in Edmonton prior to his election

Recent engagement on privacy issues

• N/A

Other considerations

• On June 6, 2025, during the second reading debate on Bill C-4, the Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act, MP Cooper stated that he supports the substance of part 4 of the bill, which would amend the Canada Elections Act, and which he said would put “a uniform system in place with respect to privacy laws falling exclusively under federal jurisdiction, as they pertain to federal political parties.”
• On December 10, 2024, during ETHI’s study on the wind-up of TikTok Canada, MP Cooper asked about the status and scope of our Office’s TikTok investigation.
• During the House debate on Bill C-27, MP Cooper was concerned that the bill did not, at that time, characterize privacy as a fundamental right, a right which MP Cooper said “goes to the core of who we are as individuals and is essential to the enjoyment of fundamental freedoms”.

Background

• Elected in 2025
• Previously worked as executive director of Fitness Industry Canada, and as a personal trainer for the Quebec Remparts hockey team
• Owner and CEO of Gym Le Chalet and Tonic Gym & CrossFit

Recent engagement on privacy issues

• N/A

Other considerations

• On September 16, during the debate at second reading of C-2 (the Strong Borders Act) MP Hardy asked why it took the government ten years to table legislation to protect the border.

Background

• Elected in 2025
• Served seven terms as a city councillor in Williams Lake, chairing committees such as Finance, Public Works, and Parks & Recreation
• Recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Award in recognition of his outstanding community service
• Previously worked in a sawmill and as a plant manager, and has owned a restaurant, a forestry- and auto-parts supply business, and commercial real estate

Recent engagement on privacy issues

• N/A

Other considerations

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Background

• Elected in 2025
• Previously served as a Montreal city councillor for seven years with Ensemble Montréal, and as Vice Chair of Montreal’s Public Safety Commission and the Official Opposition’s critic for public safety, combating racism and systemic discrimination, and information technology
• Previously worked as a consultant for the City of Montreal’s police department and Information Technology Services
• Previously taught in the School of Management Science at L’Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
• Previously worked as a design analyst for the Ministry of Finance of the Kingdom of Morocco
• Has multiple diplomas in information systems and technology, and a master of business administration from UQAM

Recent engagement on privacy issues

• N/A

Other considerations

• On August 12, 2025, MP Sari was part of a group of MPs who met with IBM Canada to discuss AI – more specifically ISED’s "Voluntary Code of Conduct on the Responsible Development and Management of Advanced Generative AI Systems" which was published in September 2023
• On June 5, 2025, during the debate on second reading for Bill C-2, the Strong Borders Act, MP Sari described the bill as “a clear and effective response to very real threats: drug trafficking, organized crime, money laundering and weaknesses in our intelligence system.” He further said:
  • Amendments to the PCMLTFA, as well as cross-border information-sharing mechanisms, “will give our police officers the tools they need to take action” against large-scale fraud and money laundering schemes; and
  • Amendments to the Canada Post Corporation Act will “finally give [police] the means to do something about [prohibited substances being sent via mail].” He further said “the Canada Post Corporation Act has to be amended to allow suspicious mail to be opened within a strict legal framework.”
• On May 30, 2025, during debate on the address in reply to the Speech from the Throne, he identified public safety and artificial intelligence as the two issues of greatest concern to him.
  • MP Sari said AI can speed up access to government programs, cut red tape, provide faster and more personalized services to citizens, improve infrastructure planning and emergency management. He said we must build AI that is ethical, inclusive, transparent and accessible to vulnerable regions.