Conservatives File Motion to Split Lawful Access Bill Into Two Parts

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree adjusts the microphone as he waits to appear before the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Oct 9, 2025. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

The Conservatives are asking the government to split its lawful access bill into two bills that would proceed through Parliament separately, arguing that the most controversial provisions need greater scrutiny.

Conservative MP Rhonda Kirkland tabled a motion during a House of Commons public safety committee meeting on June 2 to recommend to the House that the committee be granted the power to divide Bill C-22, also known as the Lawful Access Act, into Bill C-22A and Bill C-22B.