Lawful Access Act
Proposed Canadian legislation
Lawful Access Act
The Lawful Access Act, also known as Bill C-22, is a proposed piece of legislation of the 45th Parliament of Canada. The bill contains provisions regarding "lawful access" to information from electronic service providers as part of criminal investigations by law enforcement and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). It will compel telecommunications providers to identify without a warrant whether individuals under reasonable suspicion of criminal activity are users of their services, and requires "electronic service providers" to assist in providing data to law enforcement when requested. The bill's provisions were originally proposed as part of the Strong Borders Act (Bill C-2), which also included provisions regarding immigration reform. The bill faced opposition from both the Conservative Party of Canada and the New Democratic Party of Canada due to expressed concerns of potential overreach. In late-2025, amid controversy over the lawful access portion, the omnibus bill...
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