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Canadians Are Running Out Of Time To Oppose The Dangerous C-22 Surveillance Bill

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Briefings

Canadian Parliament is debating Bill C-22, a surveillance expansion that passed the House of Commons and awaits Senate approval. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) urges citizens to sign its petition to oppose the legislation, which grants the Minister of Public Safety the power to mandate backdoor access for law enforcement and requires telecom services to retain metadata for up to a year. Researchers at CCLA and Citizen Lab have analyzed the bill, identifying serious constitutional and cybersecurity risks, including potential expansion of data sharing with foreign law enforcement like the United States.

Key points

• Bill C-22, also known as the Lawful Access Act, has passed the House of Commons and is currently before the Canadian Senate.
• The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) is urging all Canadians to sign its petition opposing Bill C-22 to protect privacy and security.

Context

Bill C-22 grants the government new powers to force digital services to assist with government surveillance, allowing the Minister of Public Safety to order backdoor access for law enforcement. The legislation also mandates that telecom services retain metadata for up to a year, revealing communication details even without suspected criminal activity. Researchers at CCLA and Citizen Lab have published a detailed analysis highlighting constitutional and cybersecurity risks, including potential expansion of data sharing with foreign law enforcement.

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Evidence covers the legislative status of Bill C-22 and the CCLA petition. Specific dates for Senate approval or public reaction are not provided. The analysis by CCLA and Citizen Lab is a research summary, not a final legal ruling. Some constitutional compatibility claims are expressed as suggestions rather than confirmed facts.

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