“Why did you take so long to write this bill? You knew about these problems for years. You only acted because the committee put on pressure. You want credit for this first step but I want people to know you were slow.”
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A very long bill to increase government power over Canadians' digital lives and data, including making it easier for the state to obtain info on people from telecom companies and online service providers. During discussion, the Conservatives nitpicked specific provisions while the Liberals talked up the bill's benefits, and both sides traded barbs about being soft on crime and supporting victims.
“I think prevention is important. I asked the Minister about it yesterday. I hope the committee's report will have good recommendations. Will you agree that prevention is important?”