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New Bill C-12 Sparks Privacy Concerns and Civil Liberty Debate

10/10/2025

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The Liberal government introduced Bill C-12, incorporating measures from the contentious Bill C-2 on border security.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said C-2 will run alongside C-12 despite privacy concerns.
Bill C-12 removes clauses allowing police to access personal information without a warrant.
Critics warn the bills threaten civil liberties and asylum access; some oppose and call for withdrawing both.

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Story summary

The Liberal government introduced Bill C-12, incorporating measures from the contentious Bill C-2 on border security.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said C-2 will run alongside C-12 despite privacy concerns.
Bill C-12 removes clauses allowing police to access personal information without a warrant.
Critics warn the bills threaten civil liberties and asylum access; some oppose and call for withdrawing both.