Reviewing proposed law C-22 for final changes.
What They Voted On
C-22 Mr. Speaker, on a point of order, I would like it placed on the record very firmly that the Green Party does not support Bill. We understand it is going to be passed on division. We want our position on the record.
What This Vote Is Really About
This vote is about a proposed law called Bill C-22. This proposed law would let police get special court orders. These orders would allow them to access digital devices like your phone or computer. The goal is to help police investigate crimes more easily. This vote marks a key moment where the proposed law is moving ahead in Parliament. Because of this vote, Bill C-22 has now passed through the House of Commons. This is a big step towards it becoming a real law. It means that most elected members in the House of Commons agree with the proposed law. Now, it will go to the Senate for them to review it. Citizens should care because this proposed law affects your privacy. It gives police new powers to look into your personal digital information. While it aims to help catch criminals, some people worry about how it might affect everyone's right to privacy. This vote shows that the proposed law is getting closer to becoming a part of our daily lives.
This decision was made by "passed without counting" — no individual MP votes were counted.
Related Bill
Police Access to Online Data
There's a proposed law about accessing digital devices. It would let police get court orders to access phones and computers. This could help them investigate crimes more easily.
Passing