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During question period on public safety, a Liberal member asked about Bill C-22, the lawful access bill, which was recently referred to the public safety committee, and how it keeps Canadians safe. The parliamentary secretary replied that police associations have told the government they need updated tools to investigate crimes such as money laundering, extortion, and child abuse, and said the bill should be passed to provide them. Both members spoke in support of the legislation; no opposing points appear in the sampled statements.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Kristina Tesser Derksen

Liberal
“Police have asked for these data access laws for decades. I want the parliamentary secretary to explain how this bill keeps Canadians safe.”
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Mr. Speaker, earlier this week, Bill C-22, an act respecting lawful access, was referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. As this critical piece of legislation continues its parliamentary journey, it is important to remind Canadians how overdue a lawful access regime is in our country. This has been requested by law enforcement agencies for decades. Could the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety expand on how crucial this legislation is for the safety and security of all Canadians?

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Jacques Ramsay

Liberal
“Police told us they need better tools to fight crimes like money laundering, extortion, and child abuse. We must pass this bill to give them those tools.”

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Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague for the excellent work she does to ensure that the government is aware of the public safety issues in her riding. It was a true pleasure to see my colleagues from all parties at the parliamentary reception of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police where we had a chance to discuss Bill C‑22. It is high time that we equipped our law enforcement agencies with the modern tools they need to effectively fight serious crime, including extortion, child sexual exploitation and money laundering. Law enforcement officials clearly informed us that what they needed—

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