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C-22 — An Act respecting lawful access
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- Status
- House Of Commons Bill Awaiting First Reading In The Senate
- Sponsor
- Gary Anandasangaree
- Introduced
- 2026-03-12
- Session
- 45-1
What it does
AI plain-language summary of the official text.
Bill C-22, the Lawful Access Act, 2026, is a House Government Bill introduced in the House of Commons on March 12, 2026. Its long title indicates it concerns lawful access, suggesting it addresses the legal framework under which authorities may access information or communications. The bill has completed all House stages — first and second readings, committee consideration, report stage, and third reading — and is now awaiting first reading in the Senate.
Passage outlook
Likely to pass because it's a government bill, the government holds a majority.
Historically 70–85% of comparable federal bills became law (base rate 77%, n=271).
A transparent, rule-based outlook from bill type, stage, and verified government standing — not a guaranteed prediction.
Stage timeline
Third reading
2026-06-18House
Report stage
2026-06-18House
First reading
2026-06-18Senate
Consideration in committee
2026-06-18House
Second reading
2026-04-20House
First reading
2026-03-12House
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