Bill C-22, which enables increased powers for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), is being debated in the House of Commons and Senate.
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Updated May 28
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What happened
Bill C-22, which enables increased powers for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), is being debated in the House of Commons and Senate.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- CSIS is seeking a lawful access regime via a bill, prompting tech giants to consider changes to their services.Sub-event
Critics are challenging the rushed process of Bill C-22, which expands CSIS powers.1 source
Minister supports intelligence services' access to private data.1 source
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The entities involved
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Canadian Security Intelligence Service
Canadian intelligence agency
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House of Commons
lower house of the Canadian Parliament
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senate
type of legislative body, often the upper house or chamber of a bicameral legislature
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