Is Lawful Access Back? With comments on the govt’s’ disinformation-filled attempt to revive it

On November 19, government officials surprised many by apparently calling for the revival of #LawfulAccess measures from Bill C-2, the Strong Borders Act. The presser was filled with incorrect and misleading information. Here's my take on it, with some corrections/clarifications of some pretty problematic statements. The government's press conference is here: https://youtu.be/GoQ2lL0rAJ4 My previous video on Part 14 of #BillC2: https://youtu.be/wOgo4TuoJec My previous video on Part 15 of #BillC2: https://youtu.be/E1LV2fcD9Bs Hat-tip to Michael Geist: https://www.michaelgeist.ca/2025/11/reversing-the-reversal-government-puts-privacy-invasive-lawful-access-back-on-the-agenda/ Here's the decision in R. v. Owen, 2017 ONCJ 729 https://canlii.ca/t/hmx7s Where you can find me ► Privacylawyer blog: https://blog.privacylawyer.ca ► My law firm: https://www.mcinnescooper.com/people/david-fraser ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/privacylawyer ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidtsfraser Disclaimer: This is intended for education and information only and should not be taken as legal advice. If you need advice for your particular situation, you should seek out qualified counsel. All views expressed are solely those of the creator and should not be attributed to his firm or any of its clients.