Michael Geist

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Last mentioned: 2h ago

Timeline

  1. Earliest Implementation

    Projected date for the bill to receive Royal Assent if it passes all stages.

  2. Projected Second Reading

    Parliamentary debate on the principle of the bill and referral to committee.

  3. Expert Critique

    Privacy expert Michael Geist publishes a detailed analysis of 'backdoor' surveillance risks.

  4. First Reading

    Bill C-22 is introduced in the House of Commons, detailing metadata retention requirements.

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Regulation Very Bearish

Canada’s Bill C-22: A New Era of Mass Metadata Surveillance and Lawful Access

The Canadian government has introduced Bill C-22, a controversial piece of legislation that mandates the mass collection and retention of metadata by telecommunications providers. The bill marks a significant return to 'lawful access' debates, potentially granting law enforcement agencies expanded powers to access subscriber data without traditional warrants.

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