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Bill C-22 Lawful Access Act Second Reading House Debate

The House of Commons held second reading debate on Bill C-22, the Lawful Access Act, 2026, which proposes a lawful access framework to modernize investigative tools for law enforcement in the digital age. The 2-hour debate in 2 segments saw Liberals argue the legislation is essential for combating modern crimes while Conservatives contend it is an improved version of the failed Bill C-2. Members across party lines debated the balance between public safety and privacy, with opposition parties specifically highlighting concerns regarding regulatory overreach, data retention, and legal thresholds for accessing information.

Bills C-226, C-22, C-274 Debated in House of Commons

On April 20, 2026, the House of Commons debated three bills at various stages: Bill C-226 (National Framework for Food Price Transparency Act) received second reading with debate on grocery pricing transparency through standardized unit pricing, with Liberal supporters praising it as consumer protection and Bloc Québécois opposing it on federalism grounds. Bill C-22 (Lawful Access Act, 2026) was debated at second reading regarding modernization of digital evidence access for law enforcement, with parliamentarians calling for committee scrutiny to protect civil liberties and Charter rights. Bill C-274 (Citizenship Act) had its first reading, proposing automatic citizenship applications for children aging out of child protection systems.

House Debates Bill C-234 Passes; Bills S-230, C-21 Advance

The House of Commons Hansard #108 of the 45th Parliament, 1st session records April 22, 2026 proceedings. Bill C-234 establishing the Living Donor Recognition Medal received unanimous third-reading passage. Bill S-230 proposing a National Strategy for Soil Health was introduced at first reading. Bill C-21 to formally recognize Red River Métis self-government treaty advanced to second reading, with opposition members raising concerns about consultation with other Indigenous groups and potential legal ambiguity. Party leaders debated G7-leading food inflation, doubled rent costs, Canada-US trade tariff failures, and housing affordability during Question Period.