Bill C-22 Is a Mess of the Government's Own Making
Bill C-22 has faced significant criticism for being poorly designed and rushed through the legislative process. Experts and civil liberties groups have raised concerns about its implications for privacy and cybersecurity. The government has defended the bill, but many believe the issues stem from the bill itself rather than misunderstandings by the public.
- ▪Canadian digital policy expert Michael Geist described Bill C-22 as a 'mess of the government's own making.'
- ▪Major technology companies and civil liberties groups have warned that the bill could undermine encryption and expand surveillance powers.
- ▪A House of Commons petition calling for the withdrawal of the bill quickly gained thousands of signatures.
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Bill C-22 Is a Mess of the Government’s Own Making The government’s lawful access bill is no longer merely controversial. It is badly designed, badly explained, badly consulted, and now being rushed anyway. May 27, 2026 · 19 min read "A mess of the government's own making." Those were the words used by Canadian digital policy expert Michael Geist following Tuesday's committee meeting regarding Bill C-22. And it's honestly the most generous way to describe what's happening. The government introduced a sweeping lawful access bill. Experts warned that it was overly broad, vague, and technically risky. Major technology companies warned it could undermine encryption and secure systems. Civil liberties groups warned about surveillance powers. Privacy lawyers warned about the rule of law.
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