Lawful access

In Canadian politics, lawful access is the ability for law enforcement and security agencies to legally obtain information and data - for example, by requiring service providers to retain customer data and provide it when requested - and to intercept communications.[1]

Conservative and Liberal governments have made numerous attempts to pass lawful access legislation in Canada, including:

See also

References

  1. ^ Government of Canada (2026-06-02). "Lawful access". Retrieved 8 June 2026.

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