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Question period dealt with Bill C-22, the government’s lawful access legislation, which would give police and CSIS updated tools to obtain subscriber and electronic data during investigations of serious crimes. Conservatives said they support the parts of the bill that help police catch criminals and want those passed quickly, but said the bill needs changes because, in their view, it would give the government surveillance powers without enough oversight; they asked why the government was proceeding quickly instead of working with other parties. Liberals said delays leave more victims at risk, cited police chiefs who call lawful access their top tool against extortion, organized crime and child exploitation, and pointed to the government’s other public-safety measures, including changes to bail laws. Conservatives also argued violent crime has risen and pointed to their proposals on bail and mandatory minimums.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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