On June 18th 2009, the federal government introduced two new bills with the stated purpose of providing national security and law enforcement bodies with the tools to combat crime in the digital era. These bills would deputize internet service providers(ISPs) and enable authorities to obtain customer information from the ISPs without a warrant.

For more Information

• CIPPICs page on lawful access


• Media Release: Public Safety Canada, Government Of Canada Introduces Legislation To Fight Crime In The 21st Century


• Backgrounder: Public Safety Canada, Technical Assistance for Law Enforcement in the 21st Century Act


• Backgrounder: Department of Justice, Investigative Powers for the 21st Century (IP21C) Act


• Bill C-46, the Investigative Powers for the 21st Century (IP21C) Act
• Bill C-47, the Technical Assistance for Law Enforcement in the 21st Century Act