Minister says MPs must ‘choose’ victims by fast-tracking lawful access bill (opens original article in a new tab)

Canada's public safety minister pushed for fast-tracking the lawful access bill, facing criticism over privacy concerns and alleged stalling tactics by opposition parties.

• Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree urged MPs to fast-track the lawful access bill, stating it was time to 'choose' between supporting victims and law enforcement or opposing them.
• The Liberal government plans to force the committee to conclude its review of Bill C-22 without considering remaining amendments, drawing criticism from Conservatives and privacy experts.
• Privacy concerns include expanded data access powers for agencies, mandatory metadata retention, and potential risks to encryption and data security.