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Public Safety

A bill to make it easier for police to get Canadians' data from telecoms and tech companies without a warrant. The Liberals say it's needed to help police. The Conservatives point out it would let police demand data without a warrant, let them get info on people police 'have reason to suspect may commit' an offense in future, and let them hide these demands from the public for up to 6 months. Most of the bill is about empowering police, but MPs spent most of their time discussing child abuse cases.

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Hon. Greg Fergus

Liberal
“I want to cheer for this bill because it says it will make child protection faster.”
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Jacques Ramsay

Liberal
“I want people to think we are tough on crime and that this bill will keep them safe. I'm hoping if I talk about victims and bad guys it will make our plan sound good.”
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