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Procedure and House Affairs committee BOIE has approved additional security measures for members. That's in line with best practices. We would be better off giving the details of those security measures in camera.
November 24th, 2020Committee meeting
Patrick McDonell
Procedure and House Affairs committee Mr. Chair, this is going to be a very short conversation because we had to discuss security issues behind closed doors. That's all I can say about it at the moment.
November 24th, 2020Committee meeting
Patrick McDonell
Procedure and House Affairs committee Mr. Therrien, I can assure you that we've talked about security at every internal economy meeting for the past three weeks, and we'll continue on Thursday regarding the security of party leaders, ministers and all MPs.
November 24th, 2020Committee meeting
Patrick McDonell
Procedure and House Affairs committee Thank you, Madam Chair. Hello, my name is Patrick McDonell and I am the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Commons. Thank you for inviting me, once again, to address your committee. As you know, I appeared before your committee on February 8 to discuss security issues, and I was
June 21st, 2022Committee meeting
Patrick McDonell
Procedure and House Affairs committee Should I start over?
June 21st, 2022Committee meeting
Patrick McDonell
Procedure and House Affairs committee Thank you, Madam Chair. Good morning. My name is Patrick McDonell and I am the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Commons. Thank you for inviting me, once again, to address your committee. As you know, I appeared before your committee on February 8 to discuss security issues, and
June 21st, 2022Committee meeting
Patrick McDonell
Procedure and House Affairs committee I am trying to recall that day, and I think the barrier, the gate, was locked. It should have been unlocked when you came up. Prior to that, and during the overnight hours and early morning, people were being referred mostly to Bank and Wellington, so it was an oversight, if I re
June 21st, 2022Committee meeting
Patrick McDonell
Procedure and House Affairs committee Thank you. Mr. Turnbull, on a daily basis we had communication with staff and MPs who felt harassed coming through the crowds. Some had a lot of anxiety coming through the crowds. Some had their cars banged on and blocked when they were coming in through the Lyon-Wellington Str
June 21st, 2022Committee meeting
Patrick McDonell
Procedure and House Affairs committee Are you asking me if it was on January 13 that we were informed that the convoy was coming?
June 21st, 2022Committee meeting
Patrick McDonell
Procedure and House Affairs committee I knew about it on January 11.
June 21st, 2022Committee meeting
Patrick McDonell
Procedure and House Affairs committee I was also flabbergasted. It happened on Wellington Street. It wasn't in the PPS area of jurisdiction, through you, Madam Chair. It was in the Ottawa police jurisdiction and—
June 21st, 2022Committee meeting
Patrick McDonell
Procedure and House Affairs committee It was done every day and the police car was within viewing distance. We voiced our frustration with what was happening. It was almost a daily occurrence.
June 21st, 2022Committee meeting
Patrick McDonell
Procedure and House Affairs committee I can't comment on that. I wasn't there.
June 21st, 2022Committee meeting
Patrick McDonell
Declaration of Emergency committee Thank you, Mr. Chair. My name is Patrick McDonell, and I am the Sergeant‑at‑Arms for the House of Commons. I hope the committee understands that I'll be careful speaking openly about sensitive security matters. Security matters, when discussed before the Board of Internal Econo
September 29th, 2022Committee meeting
Patrick McDonell
Declaration of Emergency committee I did not.
September 29th, 2022Committee meeting
Patrick McDonell