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Canadian MPs pass anti-terror Bill C-51 boosting spy agency powers

Canadian MPs pass anti-terror Bill C-51 boosting spy agency powers Despite nationwide protests across Canada, the lawmakers have passed the controversial anti-terrorism bill, known as Bill C-51, thus granting the country’s spy agency extra powers and carte blanche to operate overseas for the first time. The Anti-Terrorism Act has won the approval of the House of Commons. It passed the third reading by a margin of 183 to 96, thanks to the Conservative government’s majority and support from the Liberal Party. It will now move to the Senate for an expected passage into law. The ruling government tabled the legislation… View Article