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.

Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault2026-05-29
Relieving Grieving Parents of an Administrative Bu…
0

Private Members' Business

…n honour to rise in support of the amendments that have been presented to facilitate the passage of Bill C-222, an act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code with regard to the death of a child. First of all, I would like to thank the sponsor of the bill, the hon. member for Burnaby…

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Tamara Kronis2026-05-29
Relieving Grieving Parents of an Administrative Bu…
0

Private Members' Business

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak in support of Bill C-222, the relieving grieving parents of an administrative burden act, also known as Evan's law. The bill is called Evan's law because it was inspired by the experience of a grieving family whose son Evan…

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Hon. Terry Beech2026-05-29
Relieving Grieving Parents of an Administrative Bu…
0

Private Members' Business

Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a profound sense of gratitude and purpose as we debate Bill C-222, otherwise known as Evan's law, at report stage. This is a bit of a historic moment. Just two days ago, we officially secured a royal recommendation for the legislation. This marks only the fourth t…

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Hon. Julie Dabrusin2026-05-29
Relieving Grieving Parents of an Administrative Bu…
0

Private Members' Business

propose: Motion No. 1 That Bill C-222 be amended by adding after the heading “Employment Insurance Act” after line 5 on page 1 the following: 1.1 Section 10 of the Employment Insurance Act is amended by adding the following after subsec…

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Garnett Genuis2026-05-29
Relieving Grieving Parents of an Administrative Bu…
0

Private Members' Business

…ies who are confronting similar situations. It is good to see you presiding over this debate today. Bill C-222 is an important piece of legislation that has been the subject of significant cross-party co-operation. As the Conservative shadow minister for employment, it has been an honour for me to do this wo…

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Hon. Kevin Lamoureux2026-05-29
Relieving Grieving Parents of an Administrative Bu…
0

Private Members' Business

… form, it seems ultimately unnecessary. From my understanding of what has been called “Evan's law”, Bill C-222 would, in a very compassionate way, deal with a real and tangible issue and make a positive difference. To see the support that has been given to the legislation is very encouraging. My understandin…

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Jacques Ramsay2026-05-29
Public Safety
0

Oral Questions

…reform and more severe sentences, Bill C-16 on protecting victims and accelerating justice, and now Bill C-22 on legal access. I hope that this time the Conservatives will vote with us.

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The Deputy Speaker2026-05-29
Relieving Grieving Parents of an Administrative Bu…
Procedural

Private Members' Business

There are 10 motions in amendment standing on the Notice Paper for the report stage of Bill C-222. Motions Nos. 1 to 10 will be grouped for debate and voted upon according to the voting pattern available at the table. I will now put Motions Nos. 1 to 10 to the House.

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2026-05-29
Relieving Grieving Parents of an Administrative Bu…
Procedural

Private Members' Business

The House proceeded to the consideration of Bill C-222, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (death of a child), as reported (with amendments) from the committee.

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Hon. Ruby Sahota2026-05-27
Public Safety
0

Oral Questions

…s have. Time and time again, police chiefs across the country are telling us they need the tools in Bill C-22 and the—

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