Canada's Bill C-22: Lawful Access Act and Expanded Data Access
Summary
Canada’s Bill C-22, introduced for first reading in March 2026, would enact the Lawful Access Act and related amendments to modernize data access across criminal justice, intelligence, and cross-border cooperation. It expands authorities to compel subscriber information and transmission data, expedite production orders, and create a framework for electronic service providers to assist authorized access. The measure raises privacy and civil liberties concerns and includes detailed processes, forms, and parliamentary oversight.