Meta Says Lawful Access Bill Would Enlist Businesses in Government Surveillance

Rachel Curran of Meta Platforms testfies before a House of Commons committee in Ottawa on May 7, 2026. House of Commons/Screenshot via The Epoch TimesFacebook’s parent company Meta told lawmakers that Ottawa’s plan to give security agencies increased access to user data has a number of pitfalls, including turning tech companies into surveillance arms of the government.The government’s Bill C-22, also known as the Lawful Access Act, is currently being studied by the House of Commons public safety committee, where stakeholders and experts are offering recommendations on how the bill could be improved.