Canada Pushes Sweeping Surveillance Bill Forcing Mass Collection of All Citizens’ Data

Canada’s Liberal government is facing backlash after introducing a sweeping surveillance proposal that would force companies to collect and store sensitive data on every Canadian, regardless of whether they are suspected of any crime.

Bill C-22, the Lawful Access Act (2026), mandates that electronic service providers retain user metadata for up to one year, making it accessible to law enforcement and intelligence agencies with a warrant.

The metadata includes location data, device information, and other digital identifiers.

Critics warn the legislation effectively treats the entire population as pre-emptive suspects, building a massive database of personal information ready for government access. ---More...

Canada’s Liberal government is facing backlash after introducing a sweeping surveillance proposal that would force companies to collect and store sensitive data on every Canadian, regardless of whether they are suspected of any crime.

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Bill C-22, the Lawful Access Act (2026), mandates that electronic service providers retain user metadata for up to one year, making it accessible to law enforcement and intelligence agencies with a warrant.

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