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Q-1369
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 |
With regard to settlement agreements entered into by the Canada Border Services Agency since fiscal year 2019-20 involving allegations of harassment, discrimination, sexual harassment, workplace violence, reprisal, retaliation, or abuse of authority: (a) how many settlement agreements were entered into annually, broken down by fiscal year, region, and allegation type; (b) what was the total value of settlement agreements entered into annually, broken down by fiscal year and allegation type; (c) what findings, trends, risks, or recurring workplace issues identified through settlement agreements have been considered by the government and the Canada Border Services Agency in assessing workplace culture and employee safety within the Agency; and (d) how many settlement agreements contained confidentiality clauses, non-disclosure agreements, non-disparagement clauses, or other restrictions on disclosure, broken down by fiscal year, and what policies, directives, or guidance govern the use of such provisions? |
Awaiting response |
Monday, September 21, 2026 |
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Q-1368
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 |
With regard to legal expenditures incurred by the Canada Border Services Agency since fiscal year 2019-20 in relation to workplace disputes, investigations, and litigation: (a) what is the total amount spent annually on legal services, broken down by fiscal year; (b) what amount was spent annually on Department of Justice services, external legal counsel, workplace investigations, labour relations matters, grievances, workplace violence complaints, human rights complaints, litigation, judicial reviews, and disability management disputes; (c) what findings from internal reports, investigations, reviews, audits, or external proceedings have been considered by the government and the Canada Border Services Agency in determining legal expenditures and resource allocation related to workplace culture and employee conduct; and (d) what measures, oversight mechanisms, or accountability processes have been implemented to reduce legal expenditures and address the workplace issues contributing to such expenditures? |
Awaiting response |
Monday, September 21, 2026 |
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Q-1367
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 |
With regard to substantiated findings of harassment, discrimination, sexual harassment, workplace violence, abuse of authority, and misconduct within the Canada Border Services Agency, since fiscal year 2019-20: (a) how many substantiated findings were recorded annually, broken down by fiscal year, region, allegation type, and whether the respondent was an employee, manager, or executive; (b) what specific risks have been identified by the government and the Canada Border Services Agency regarding repeat misconduct, workplace culture, employee safety, reporting confidence, and accountability within the Agency; (c) what findings from Professional Standards investigations, workplace violence investigations, labour relations investigations, audits, reviews, employee surveys, or external inquiries, have been considered in assessing workplace culture and accountability; and (d) what disciplinary measures, corrective actions, accountability mechanisms, or safeguards have been implemented following substantiated findings, including coaching, reprimands, suspensions, removals from supervisory positions, demotions, and terminations? |
Awaiting response |
Monday, September 21, 2026 |
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Q-1364
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 |
With regard to the government's National Food Security Strategy: (a) according to government projections, what impact will the strategy have on grocery prices, and how much are prices expected to drop in comparison to current prices (June 2026), in (i) June 2027, (ii) June 2028, (iii) June 2029; and (b) what is the breakdown of (a) by type of food (fruits, vegetables, beef, pork, etc.)? |
Awaiting response |
Monday, September 21, 2026 |
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Q-1045
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Monday, April 13, 2026 |
With regard to strategies developed by the Canada Border Services agency in the last five years to deal with concerns related to workplace culture and harassment within the agency: (a) were any human resources professionals, employee representatives, or frontline Canada Border Services Agency personnel consulted in the development of these strategies and their implementation, and, if so, how many and from which divisions and regions; (b) what specific risks have been identified by the government and the Canada Border Services Agency regarding the implementation of these strategies, including risks related to workplace culture, employee safety, retention, morale, and operational effectiveness; (c) what findings from internal reports or external inquiries into harassment and misconduct within the Canada Border Services Agency were considered in shaping these strategies, including concerns related to fear of reprisal, lack of reporting confidence, and systemic workplace issues; and (d) what specific protective conditions, safeguards, or accountability measures have been put in place to ensure that these strategies are implemented effectively and do not exacerbate existing workplace issues, including mechanisms for employee reporting, oversight, and enforcement? |
Answered |
Friday, May 29, 2026 |
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Q-1044
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Monday, April 13, 2026 |
With regard to the unescorted temporary release granted to convicted violent offender Darren Scott Ray:
(a) was the Minister of Public Safety formally briefed on the decision to grant Darren Scott Ray an unescorted temporary absence prior to his-release into the community;
(b) if the answer to (a) is affirmative, on what date was the Minister briefed, and what specific information was provided in that briefing, including any assessments related to public safety risk, community impact, and the rationale for determining that the offender's risk was manageable;
(c) has the Minister of Public Safety been briefed on any upcoming or future unescorted temporary release involving Darren Scott Ray, and, if so, what are the details; and
(d) what specific protective conditions were imposed on Darren Scott Ray during his unescorted temporary absence, including any restrictions related to geographic movement, contact with minors, substance use, reporting requirements, and supervision measures? |
Answered |
Friday, May 29, 2026 |
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Q-1043
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Monday, April 13, 2026 |
With regard to the government's 2026 automotive strategy and related agreements with international partners, including the strategic partnership with the People's Republic of China: (a) who was consulted by the government prior to finalizing the strategy, and what are the details of each, including when and how they were consulted; (b) what specific risks were identified by the government regarding the entry of Chinese electric vehicles into the Canadian market, and what is the government's plan to manage each identified risk; (c) what specific protective conditions were included in any Memorandum of Understanding or related agreements with Chinese state-linked entities, including provisions related to data governance, labour standards, environmental requirements, and protections for Canadian industry; and (d) what is the government's projected volume of Chinese-manufactured electric vehicles which will enter the Canadian market in each of the next five years and what protective conditions or policy measures are in place to mitigate potential negative impacts on Canadian jobs and domestic automotive production? |
Answered |
Friday, May 29, 2026 |
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Q-824
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Monday, February 2, 2026 |
With regard to refugee claimants in Canada, broken down by year since 2016: (a) how many individuals claimed refugee protection; (b) what was the average time between the submission of a refugee claim and the hearing date before the Immigration and Refugee Board; (c) how many refugee claimants were receiving government-supported housing and financial assistance; (d) what is the government's estimate of the average cost per claimant, for government-provided supports, including housing, income assistance and health care services; and (e) what is the breakdown of (a) through (d) by province or territory where the individual was located? |
Answered |
Monday, March 23, 2026 |
