Shopify’s policy chief says Bill C-22 could handicap Canadian tech companies (opens original article in a new tab)

Shopify's policy chief warns that Canada's Bill C-22 could harm the tech industry by imposing compliance burdens and increasing surveillance risks, with some companies threatening to exit the market if the legislation is enacted.

• Shopify's policy chief warns Bill C-22 could harm Canadian tech companies by creating compliance burdens and surveillance risks.
• The bill aims to give law enforcement faster access to digital data but faces criticism for compromising privacy and cybersecurity.
• Tech companies like Signal, NordVPN, and DuckDuckGo threaten to leave Canada if the bill passes.