Liberals Defend Fast-Tracking Lawful Access Legislation

Liberals Defend Fast-Tracking Lawful Access Legislation
Steven MacKinnon, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Transport, speaks with reporters in the foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, April 22, 2026. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
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The government is defending the expedited passage of its lawful access legislation Bill C-22, fending off criticism that the consequential bill required more thorough consideration.

The majority Liberal government passed the bill through the House of Commons on June 18, using a procedural motion to jointly move several pieces of legislation before Parliament adjourns for the summer.