Members of Parliament return to Ottawa next week and one piece of legislation that the Carney government has set as a priority to push through the House of Commons before the summer recess is Bill C-22, “the Lawful Access Act.” This legislation establishes a new law that will expand Canadian law enforcement’s authority to access private digital data and subscriber information. It requires all online service providers to retain metadata about users’ activities for up to a year, and forces them to grant government authorities access to users’ data.
The Carney government explains that it’s new law is a necessary expansion of “lawful access” powers in a world that is dangerous and divided. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says Canadians will be better protected by their police and intelligence agencies. Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the new powers are needed so the Canadian justice system can better deal with online and cross-border crime.
Bill C-22 is now in a parliamentary c…
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