Ottawa to Amend Encryption, Metadata Elements of Contentious Lawful Access Bill

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Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on April 30, 2026. The Canadian Press/Spencer ColbyThe federal government will amend its controversial lawful access bill to address concerns about encryption and metadata, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said Wednesday.“The encryption issue is one we will clarify because this bill was never meant to breach encryption,” Anandasangaree said.

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