This submission analyzes Bill C-22, the Lawful Access Act, which would enact broad surveillance obligations and reforms in Canada. Issues include: the bill’s sweeping scope, significant constitutional and human rights risks, transparency and accountability deficits, and dangers to encryption and Canada’s cybersecurity. We recommend entirely withdrawing several elements of the bill and suggest amendments to mitigate harms.
(Un)forced Errors: Citizen Lab on Canada's Bill C-22
Citizen Lab's analysis of Canada's Bill C-22, the Lawful Access Act. It warns of sweeping surveillance powers, constitutional and human-rights risks, weak accountability and dangers to encryption, and recommends withdrawing parts of the bill.