C-377 – An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (need to know) – makes it easier for MPs to access information that needs secret security clearance.
Normally when an MP applies for access to information that requires secret security clearance (such as information related to national security, foreign affairs, or public safety) the MP needs to show that they need access to it to do their job. This means certain MPs have an easier time accessing information than others. This Bill changes it so any MP applying for clearance to access information is automatically assumed to need that access.
Progress of C-377
C-377 is currently waiting for its Second Reading vote.