Privacy is Dead and We're Not Mad Enough

Even with the updated bill, there is still no requirement for judicial review in routine cases. That means police can access personal information without a neutral party confirming it’s necessary. For me, that’s a big step away from the privacy protections Canadians have relied on for decades.
Plus, there’s the behavioral impact. Knowing that authorities can potentially access your digital footprint, even minimally, could lead people to self-censor online. That might sound minor, but it affects free speech, creativity, and how willing we are to engage in honest discussion.