The Globe and Mail
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May 4, 2026
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Lawful-access bill could threaten encryption, deter investment, Chamber of Commerce warns
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Lawful-access bill could threaten encryption, deter investment, Chamber of Commerce warns
MARIE WOOLF
OTTAWA
PUBLISHED MAY 4, 2026
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Canada’s largest business association has warned the federal government its lawful-access bill risks weakening or breaking encryption and could introduce security vulnerabilities in digital systems.
In a letter to Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree and Justice Minister Sean Fraser, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce says …
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