Canadian Parliament Debates Bill C-2: Lawful Access Provisions Spark Privacy Concerns
The Canadian Parliament's House of Commons has resumed debate on government bills, with Bill C-2, an omnibus border measures bill, taking centre stage. This bill, however, contains contentious lawful access provisions that have sparked concerns about privacy and surveillance. The debate has seen more mentions of 'fentanyl' than 'privacy', raising questions about the focus on privacy issues.
Bill C-2, as it stands, creates a 'safe harbour' for service providers to disclose subscriber information voluntarily, with full legal immunity. However, the scope of warrantless access extends beyond basic yes/no information. Law enforcement can access service provider details, transmission data, and other revealing data without judicial oversight, merely on 'reasonable grounds to suspect' an offence has been or will be committed.
The bill's broad scope and combination of various issues risk major concerns, like privacy, not receiving sufficient attention. Liberal MP Julie Dzerowicz defended the warrantless access provisions, claiming they are 'carefully structured' and have exceptions for urgent, time-sensitive circumstances and basic information requests. Yet, critics argue that the lawful access provisions in Parts 14 and 15 should be removed and contained within a separate bill to allow for more thorough debate and scrutiny.
The House of Commons continues to debate Bill C-2, with privacy advocates calling for more focus on the bill's lawful access provisions. While some MPs defend the provisions, critics argue for a separate bill to ensure these contentious issues receive the attention they deserve.
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