Simon Lafortune

Simon Lafortune

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Simon Lafortune is a spokesperson for Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, advocating for the modernization of lawful-access powers to enhance law enforcement's ability to combat organized crime while balancing public safety and privacy concerns.

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Simon Lafortune, spokesperson for Mr. Anandasangaree, said 'under Bill C-22, NSIRA’s role, in accordance with its enabling legislation, remains that of a review body rather than an oversight or decision-making authority.'

Report urged minister to clarify spy watchdog’s review role over lawful-access orders in bill
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-06-02
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Simon Lafortune is a spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Safety discussing the buyback program.

Gun control is popular in Canada. So why is a major buyback program attracting criticism?
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-15
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Simon Lafortune, a spokesperson for Mr. Anandasangaree, said that the government will use mobile collection units.

Halifax police to participate in federal gun buyback program
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-02-04
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Simon Lafortune, a spokesperson for Mr. Anandasangaree, stated the minister is working on building a broader consensus.

Ottawa set to reduce warrantless powers for law enforcement in refined border-security bill
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-02-03
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