MPs squabble over how best to review controversial anti-terror bill

MPs from all parties say they’re willing to devote extra hours to study the Conservative government’s controversial anti-terror bill.

But they can’t agree on how many hours that should be.

The House of Commons public safety committee is trying to hash out how they’ll examine Bill C-51, which increases the powers of Canada’s cops and spies in the name of fighting terrorism.

The governing Conservatives initially proposed four meetings of two hours each for the study but have backed down under pressure.

They’re now proposing eight meetings and 50 witnesses, but the NDP are still calling for more.

They want 25 meetings and twice the number of witnesses, but are still willing to meet the Tories’ timeline of getting the study wrapped up by the end of March.

Top Stories

Top Stories

Most Watched Today