Canadian Conservatives and civil liberties advocates are raising privacy concerns over Bill C-2, the 'Strong Borders Act,' which would allow law enforcement agencies to access internet subscriber information and Canada Post mail without a warrant. The government defends the bill as necessary for combating transnational crime and immigration fraud.
Conservatives raise privacy concerns over powers in government’s border security bill
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Canadian Conservatives and civil liberties advocates are raising privacy concerns over Bill C-2, the 'Strong Borders Act,' which would allow law enforcement agencies to access internet subscriber information and Canada Post mail without a warrant. The government defends the bill as necessary for combating transnational crime and immigration fraud.
Trending- 1 This week: Strong Borders Act (Bill C-2) tabled.
- 2 Thursday (prior to June 6, 2025): Michelle Rempel Garner raised concerns in House of Commons.
- Potential infringement on Canadians' Charter rights and privacy
- Legal challenges
- Ongoing debate in Parliament
- Potential for increased law enforcement powers
- Potential for combating crime and fraud
What: The Conservative party and civil liberties advocates are raising privacy concerns about Bill C-2, the 'Strong Borders Act,' which proposes giving law enforcement agencies access to internet subscriber information (including municipality of subscription) and Canada Post mail without a warrant.
When: Thursday (prior to June 6, 2025) - Michelle Rempel Garner raised concerns. Bill tabled this week.
Where: House of Commons, Canada.
Why: The government aims to boost border security, combat transnational crime organizations, stamp out immigration fraud, combat auto theft, stop illegal fentanyl flow, and combat money laundering. Opponents argue it infringes on Canadians' Charter rights and privacy.
How: Bill C-2 proposes new provisions allowing law enforcement to demand internet subscriber information and Canada Post employees to open mail (with a warrant, according to Ruby Sahota, but without for internet data according to Conservatives).