C-71Government of Canada
An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2024)
Follow-up to the Hogue Commission on foreign interference. Civil-liberties groups have called for amendments because the bill expands CSIS powers — civil-liberties groups have called for amendments.
Status
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Introduced✓
1st Reading3
2nd Reading4
Committee5
Report6
3rd Reading7
Royal AssentQuick learn
Forces people lobbying for foreign governments to declare it publicly. Made urgent by the inquiry into election interference, but controversial because it gives spy agencies more power.
Issues this bill touches
- Democratic Renewal & Electoral Reform
- National Security
Foreign-influence transparency — Hogue Commission follow-up.
Legislative history
- First reading
First reading in the House of Commons.
- Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
- In committee
Reviewed clause by clause by a standing committee; amendments possible.
Official source
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