OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, is using its parliamentary majority to speed up the passage of several pieces of legislation during the final sitting week before MPs leave Ottawa for the summer.

Opposition parties criticized the government for repeatedly using time allocation and closure measures, arguing that these tools are increasingly limiting parliamentary debate on important legislation.

Among the bills being expedited are Bill C-9, an anti-hate measure that has faced criticism from some groups concerned about potential impacts on religious expression, and Bill C-30, the government's spring economic update legislation.Debate over C-30 has been particularly contentious, with critics raising concerns about proposed amendments affecting pesticide regulations.

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May argued that the changes could weaken safeguards related to potentially harmful pesticides, while Bloc Québécois members complained that the provisions had not received sufficient committee scrutiny.

Government representatives defended the bill, saying the amendments would allow broader consideration of food security and food costs while providing additional support for Health Canada.The Senate is also facing pressure to move government legislation quickly.

Some senators objected to accelerated timelines for reviewing Bills C-25, C-16 and C-30, arguing that important issues such as foreign interference in elections require more thorough examination.Nevertheless, efforts to delay consideration of certain bills were defeated.At the same time, the government highlighted the successful passage of Bill C-14 on bail reform, which received royal assent.Justice Minister Sean Fraser described the legislation as the result of collaboration among provinces, municipalities and law enforcement agencies.

Meanwhile, the government continues to push for faster consideration of Bill C-22, which concerns expanded powers for police and intelligence agencies and remains a source of political disagreement.