Access to subscriber information is scaled back from Bill C-2, but mandatory lawful access capabilities remain very broad

On March 12, 2026, the Public Safety Minister tabled Bill C-22, the proposed “Lawful Access Act, 2026” in Parliament. It represents the latest iteration in a long line of Canadian legislative efforts to expand law enforcement and national security access to digital information, and it reflects both continuity with, and refinement of, the earlier proposals contained in Bill C-2 (the Strong Borders Act).

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