In the face of unrelenting pressure from the American administration, the government introduced Bill C-2 — the Strong Borders Act — an omnibus bill that provides sweeping power. Characterized by proponents as necessary to bolster border security and reinforce the country’s immigration and asylum system, the bill includes provisions that have little apparent … [Read more...] about Strong Borders Are Just the Start: What you Need to Know About Bill C-2
Legislation
Canada’s Children’s Privacy Code
The Privacy and Access Council of Canada (PACC) is pleased to have contributed to the Joint Submission to Canada's Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) in response to its Exploratory Consultation regarding the development of a Children’s Privacy Code. We welcome the OPC’s leadership in developing a children’s privacy code that extends online protections to all children … [Read more...] about Canada’s Children’s Privacy Code
Boundless boundaries of the Strong Borders Act
Days before Parliament recessed for the summer, the Government of Canada introduced the Strong Borders Act, ostensibly to increase security of the Canada/US border and help stem the flow of fentanyl and other contraband. The proposed law does “more to expand the state’s power to access private data in Canada than any law in the past decade” and will have … [Read more...] about Boundless boundaries of the Strong Borders Act
Crossing the Line: Canada’s Strong Borders Act
The Strong Borders Act, Bill C-2, that is intended to improve border security, has come under fire by hundreds of privacy professionals, lawyers, academics, and civil society organizations concerned about the sweeping surveillance powers it grants to the Canadian government and law enforcement agencies. Among other things, Bill C-2 is designed "to facilitate access … [Read more...] about Crossing the Line: Canada’s Strong Borders Act
Privacy & Data Governance Congress 2026
Explore the crossroads of privacy, access, governance, compliance, law, and technology and how they matter to you, your career, and your organization. Three full days of networking, learning, and thought-provoking discussions. This event qualifies for Continuing Professional Development credits applicable toward AAPP, CAPP and MAPP designations. We believe the content … [Read more...] about Privacy & Data Governance Congress 2026
Alberta OIPC shares survey results regarding potential amendments to Health Information Act
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) of Alberta is releasing three reports that summarize engagement work the Commissioner has done with Albertans on the Health Information Act (HIA). The surveys, sent out in the latter part of 2024, asked for the views of the public, researchers, and custodians, including members of regulated professional colleges, … [Read more...] about Alberta OIPC shares survey results regarding potential amendments to Health Information Act
