Last mentioned: Mar 15, 2026
Earliest Implementation
Projected date for the bill to receive Royal Assent if it passes all stages.
Committee Review
The bill is expected to move to parliamentary committee for expert testimony and potential amendments.
Projected Second Reading
Parliamentary debate on the principle of the bill and referral to committee.
Expert Critique
Privacy expert Michael Geist publishes a detailed analysis of 'backdoor' surveillance risks.
Public Criticism Mounts
Privacy experts and academics like Michael Geist publish detailed critiques of the bill's surveillance mandates.
First Reading
Bill C-22 is introduced in the House of Commons, detailing metadata retention requirements.
Bill C-22 First Reading
The Canadian government introduces Bill C-22 in the House of Commons, focusing on metadata surveillance.
Bill C-30 Introduced
The 'Protecting Children from Internet Predators Act' is introduced but later withdrawn due to privacy backlash.
The Canadian government has introduced Bill C-22, a controversial piece of legislation that revives 'lawful access' provisions and mandates mass metadata surveillance. While the bill attempts to reform warrantless access, critics argue it creates dangerous backdoors that compromise the privacy of Canadian citizens.
The Canadian government has introduced Bill C-22, a controversial piece of legislation that mandates the mass collection and retention of metadata by telecommunications providers. The bill marks a significant return to 'lawful access' debates, potentially granting law enforcement agencies expanded powers to access subscriber data without traditional warrants.