House of Commons to Rise for Summer After Passing Lawful Access Bill

Steven MacKinnon, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Transport, speaks with reporters in the foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, April 22, 2026. The Canadian Press/Adrian WyldThe Liberal government passed its lawful access bill through the House of Commons on June 18, using a procedural motion to jointly move several pieces of legislation before Parliament adjourns for the summer.The motion bundled together several pieces of legislation, including Bill C-22 on lawful access, a financial crimes agency bill, an indigenous self-government agreement act, a National Defence Act amendment bill, and legislation recognizing Arab Heritage Month.