The Liberal government used its majority powers to limit debate on the controversial Bill C-22, which will give police easier access to digital records. MPs on the House of Commons public safety committee sat until well after midnight voting on amendments, which were passed in the House on Thursday without a vote. (The Logic) 

Talking point: The bill faced widespread criticism from Big Tech, Canadian startups, civil liberties advocates and opposition parties of all stripes. The committee passed 30 amendments, including one that clarified when electronic service providers will be obliged to decrypt information. Josh Tabish, senior director for the Chamber of Progress in Canada, said the changes are limited, and fall short of addressing overriding privacy and security concerns with C-22. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said the government pushed the bill ahead because Conservative MPs were obstructing its progress. The bill must pass through the Senate before it becomes law.