“Why didn't you close the loophole that lets foreigners influence our elections? Your bill lets them keep doing it. You left a hole for them on purpose.”
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A bill to amend election laws, mostly by adding new restrictions and penalties related to foreign influence, false information, and conspiracies to violate election laws. During discussion, the Liberals explained the bill's purpose and importance while the Conservatives complained about the Liberals wasting time with procedural delays instead of addressing foreign interference issues.
“I want to ask the member what specific rules she wants to make it actually clear what's true or false. The Prime Minister likes a playwright who warned about slippery language. I'm worried this bill is slippery.”
“The Liberals should stop being hypocrites. They knew about interference in a riding. Why won't this bill fix interference in Liberal nominations?”