Bill C-22 is facing scrutiny in the House of Commons, with concerns that it could force Signal out of Canada, leading to civil liberties groups issuing strong denunciations.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jun 18

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What this event is mainly about

House of Commons SIGNAL Canadian Civil Liberties Association

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Aug 19Bill C-22 moved through legislative chambers on August 18, 2026.Sub-event
Jun 18Bill C-22 faces backlash from civil liberties groups over potential impact on Signal and other companies.1 source
- betakit.com

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House of Commons
lower house of the Canadian Parliament
- France is leading the G7 summit in Europe, with Brazil attending, while Bill C-34 addresses AI regulation in Canada and Europe.Mon 00:31
- In Ottawa, policy debates are underway in the House of Commons, with officials like Anita Anand and Michel Drapeau commenting on government and military issues.Sat 23:07
SIGNAL
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Canadian Civil Liberties Association
Canadian advocacy group

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Bill C-22, which enables increased powers for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), is being debated in the House of Commons and Senate.Jun 7

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Jun 18betakit.com