Liberals push sweeping surveillance bill
The Liberals say Bill C-22 modernizes policing, but critics warn it could expand surveillance powers, mandate data retention, and erode long-standing privacy protections for Canadians.
Ottawa is pushing ahead with Bill C-22, arguing police need modern tools to keep up with criminals operating online. The government says accessing digital evidence like texts, emails, and device data is essential in today’s world.
But critics say the bill goes much further, potentially forcing companies to track users, store sensitive data, and hand it over without traditional grounds. Privacy lawyer David Fraser warns it could enable sweeping access to Canadians’ devices and location history.
Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms president John Carpay joins Marc Patrone to break down the risks, the legal implications, and why he says Bill C-22 marks a dangerous shift toward a surveillance state in Canada.
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