Canada's proposed Bill C-22 faces strong opposition from major tech firms like Meta, Apple, and Signal, as well as VPN providers, due to concerns it could force companies to weaken encryption and compromise digital privacy. Industry leaders warn this could drive away technology infrastructure, investment, and talent, threatening Canada's future competitiveness in AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. The bill has also drawn international scrutiny, with U.S. lawmakers examining its impact on cross-border digital security. Experts emphasize that mandatory government access to encrypted data risks creating security vulnerabilities and damaging Canada's reputation as a trusted tech hub.
