Canadaland

This is the Liberal government’s second attempt at passing lawful access legislation. Last year, the government pushed Bill C-2, their marquee border security bill that didn’t even make it to committee because of the backlash. But now, Bill C-22 is here, and things are feeling a little deja vu. Host Noor Azrieh asks Robert Diab what new powers this bill actually creates. Why are tech companies, privacy advocates, and our allies so worried?Host: Noor AzriehCredits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)Guests: Robert DiabBackground reading:The Lawful Access Two-Headed Surveillance Monster: How Bill C-22 Went Off the Rails – Michael GeistLawful access bill could lead to exit from Canada, major VPN provider says - National – Global NewsWhy the U.S. is noticing this Canadian security bill – CBC NewsSignal warns it would pull out of Cana