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.

Ms. Bonita Zarrillo2022-10-04
Cost of Living Relief Act, No. 1

Government Orders

…essness. I speak specifically about persons with disabilities right now. Is this House going to see Bill C-22 come back this week?

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Mr. Arnold Viersen2022-10-04
Petitions

Routine Proceedings

…d to pay for this. As such, the petitioners call on parliamentarians to vote against Bill S-233 and Bill C-223. They want an end to a carbon tax, they want an end to inflationary spending and they want to see pipelines and other projects approved to ensure our economy can grow so there are good jobs for ever…

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Mr. Mike Morrice2022-10-04
Cost of Living Relief Act, No. 1

Government Orders

…, last night on the floor of the House, I asked the parliamentary secretary for a timeline for when Bill C-22 would be brought back to the floor of the House. It has been up for debate once so far. This is about ensuring some trust from the disability community to follow through on the benefit. We are not se…

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Mr. Mike Morrice2022-10-03
Persons with Disabilities

Adjournment Proceedings

…e not heard an answer to any of the five yet. First, when can the parliamentary secretary commit to Bill C-22 being back on the floor of the House? Second, where do the negotiations stand with provincial and territorial partners? Third, why not use existing lists from existing disability support programs? Fo…

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Mr. Mike Morrice2022-10-03
Persons with Disabilities

Adjournment Proceedings

…t following through on the Canada disability benefit. This includes moving the legislation forward, Bill C-22, with openness to amendments that would improve it, as well as funding the benefit. Tonight, I have five questions for the parliamentary secretary from the disability community. The first is whether …

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Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk2022-10-03
Persons with Disabilities

Adjournment Proceedings

…nclusion action plan. The cornerstone of that plan is the groundbreaking Canada disability benefit. Bill C-22 defines an approach that would establish the Canada disability benefit in legislation. I understand very much that my hon. colleague would like Bill C-22 to move through the House quickly. I too want…

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Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk2022-10-03
Persons with Disabilities

Adjournment Proceedings

… insecurity that is the lived reality of far too many working age Canadians with disabilities. With Bill C-22, we are clearly demonstrating our commitment to lifting persons with disabilities out of poverty. As we wait for the bill to be passed, we are working diligently with all our partners to lay the grou…

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Mr. Mike Morrice2022-09-29
Business of Supply

Government Orders

…e for her support of an open letter last April calling on the government to immediately reintroduce Bill C-22 and get support to Canadians with disabilities. In the member's speech, she mentioned some MPs who blocked yesterday's unanimous consent motion, which was disappointing. However, what is also true is…

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Hon. Mark Holland2022-09-29
Business of the House

Oral Questions

…y hon. colleague has suggested, that we have critical supports for vulnerable people. An example is Bill C-22. It needs to be adopted so that those who are disabled in this country can be lifted out of poverty. I would suggest there are families that need dental care, and that is covered in Bill C-31. I woul…

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Mrs. Rechie Valdez2022-09-29
Business of Supply

Government Orders

…ffordability, so I see this as an opportunity to discuss poverty. Recently in the House, we debated Bill C-22. The intent of that bill is to lift Canadians out of poverty and to help make things affordable for persons with disabilities. Allow me to explain why Bill C-22 must continue forward. I am disappoint…

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