“I want this bill to pass quickly. This bill would help combat crime and protect Canadians. If this bill was law already we might have less crime.”
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Public Safety
A bill to expand government and police power to access and gather data during investigations. The Conservatives accuse the bill of risking a surveillance state and criticize the Liberals on crime. The Liberals say the Conservatives are delaying the bill and cite support from police.
“You don't care. I want to protect children. I think it is very bad the Conservatives won't pass my bill.”
“I want to cheer for new laws. These laws spend money and add rules. I say this makes things safer.”