National Post
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May 13, 2026
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FIRST READING: New bill would allow police to turn personal tech into listening devices
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FIRST READING: New bill could allow police to turn personal tech into listening devices
Bill C-22 could force tech companies to allow police to eavesdrop through phones and smart speakers
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By Tristin Hopper
Published May 13, 2026
Last updated May 13, 2026
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Conservative MP Dane Lloyd asks a question about remote microphone access being enabled by Bill C-22, at the House of Commons public safety and national se…
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