Bill C-22

Second reading (House)

Lawful Access Act, 2026

Bill C-22 is at second reading in the House.

Sponsor:Gary Anandasangaree
Liberal
Session: 45-1
Introduced: 2026-03-12

Other Bills Numbered C-22

Bill numbers are reused for different bills each new session. This bill number appeared in 14 sessions:

45-1

Lawful Access Act, 2026

Second reading (House)
44-1

Canada Disability Benefit Act

Law (royal assent given)
Law
43-2

An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

Second reading (House)
42-1

An Act to establish the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians and to make consequential amendments to certain Acts

Law (royal assent given)
Law
41-2

Energy Safety and Security Act

Law (royal assent given)
Law
41-1

Eeyou Marine Region Land Claims Agreement Act

Law (royal assent given)
Law
40-3

An Act respecting the mandatory reporting of Internet child pornography by persons who provide an Internet service

Law (royal assent given)
Law
40-2

Appropriation Act No. 1, 2009-2010

Law (royal assent given)
Law
39-2

Constitution Act, 2007 (Democratic representation)

Second reading (House)
39-1

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (age of protection) and to make consequential amendments to the Criminal Records Act

In committee (Senate)
38-1

Department of Social Development Act

Law (royal assent given)
Law
37-3

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals)

In committee (Senate)
37-2

An Act to amend the Divorce Act, the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act, the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act and the Judges Act and to amend other Acts in consequence

In committee (House)
37-1

Income Tax Amendments Act, 2000

Law (royal assent given)
Law

Division Votes (2)

Division #250
Agreed To
2023-02-02T15:00:00

3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-22, An Act to reduce poverty and to support the financial security of persons with disabilities by establishing the Canada disability benefit and making a consequential amendment to the Income Tax Act

321Yea
0Nay
4Paired

Vote by party

Liberal
152Y / 0N
Conservative
112Y / 0N
Bloc Québécois
28Y / 0N
NDP
25Y / 0N
Green Party
2Y / 0N
Independent
2Y / 0N
Division #190
Agreed To
2022-10-18T15:10:00

2nd reading of Bill C-22, An Act to reduce poverty and to support the financial security of persons with disabilities by establishing the Canada disability benefit and making a consequential amendment to the Income Tax Act

328Yea
0Nay
4Paired

Vote by party

Liberal
154Y / 0N
Conservative
115Y / 0N
Bloc Québécois
31Y / 0N
NDP
24Y / 0N
Green Party
2Y / 0N
Independent
2Y / 0N

Parliamentary Debates (976)

Speeches in the House of Commons that mention Bill C-22.

Ted Falk2026-04-13
Lawful Access Act, 2026

Government Orders

…n Bill C-2, and there were lots and lots of problems with Bill C-2. It has been reintroduced now as Bill C-22. Does the member find that the concerns that were addressed with Bill C-2 have been adequately addressed in this legislation?

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Martin Champoux2026-04-13
Lawful Access Act, 2026

Government Orders

…d still give it some attention, because people are watching us. Many people are writing to us about Bill C-22 because they are concerned about what we do with their personal data and what we allow the authorities to do with it. This is obviously a matter of trust. When we do business with a company, whether …

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Gabriel Hardy2026-04-13
Lawful Access Act, 2026

Government Orders

…e of powers, the limits of those powers and public trust. That is exactly what lies at the heart of Bill C-22. The bill directly addresses something profoundly fundamental: the relationship between security and freedom. Obviously, as we know, times are changing, technology is evolving and criminals are takin…

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Rhéal Éloi Fortin2026-04-13
Lawful Access Act, 2026

Government Orders

…are being handled casually, according to the government's whims. Is my colleague not concerned that Bill C-22 is taking a similar approach by expanding the government's power and limiting the oversight authority of the various agencies responsible for monitoring these matters?

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Rhéal Éloi Fortin2026-04-13
Lawful Access Act, 2026

Government Orders

…n certain bills in the past. Does my colleague think that we would be able to reach an agreement on Bill C-22, if it were to be studied in committee, and come up with a version that would protect everyone's rights and freedoms, while guaranteeing access to the information needed to ensure security?

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Andrew Lawton2026-04-13
Lawful Access Act, 2026

Government Orders

…he Bloc, and we put forward amendments that would deal with these challenges. However, now there is Bill C-22, a bill that repackages a lot of what was already in Bill C-2, a lot of what had already been rejected by Canadians, and it puts it forward for review. Fortunately, the Liberals have finally understo…

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Rhéal Éloi Fortin2026-04-13
Lawful Access Act, 2026

Government Orders

…ities of 2026, 2027 and so on. I agree on that point. However, does that mean that we agree to pass Bill C-22? I do not know. As I said at the outset, we are still considering it. There are arguments in favour that are being countered by arguments against, and they all make sense. All of the arguments are re…

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Rhéal Éloi Fortin2026-04-13
Lawful Access Act, 2026

Government Orders

…da? For some countries, the answer is yes. For others, it is no. That is the challenge we face with Bill C-22. We need to examine it and ask ourselves how far we should go, or not go, to ensure we strike the right balance between protecting privacy and keeping all Quebeckers and Canadians safe.

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Carol Anstey2026-04-13
Lawful Access Act, 2026

Government Orders

…ly explain to us what assurances Canadians have that their privacy would, indeed, be protected with Bill C-22 and that there would not be government overreach. This is a common concern that I get all the time, and I would really like for the member opposite to speak directly to that.

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Jacques Ramsay2026-04-13
Lawful Access Act, 2026

Government Orders

…e is referring to part I of the bill, which clearly outlines the information that may be requested. Bill C-22 does not expand existing powers. In fact, it narrows the scope within which investigators can seek information. What the bill does, however, is speed up the process so that this information can be ob…

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