Tech Giants React to Canada’s Proposed Bill C-22, Threaten Exit
Apple, Meta, and Signal have pushed back at Canadas proposed “lawful access” bill.The tech giants have threatened to leave the region if Canada passes Bill C-22.Bill C-22 proposes increased surveillance from electronic service providers in Canada. Tech giants in Canada are pushing against the proposed “Lawful Access” Bill C-22, which aims to modernize investigative tools for police and intelligence agencies (CSIS). Submitted in March 2026, the bill seeks to compel technology, telecommunications, and internet service providers to simplify granting law enforcement access to user data. Tech Giants Push Back at Bill C-22 The controversial bill has triggered reactions from multiple tech companies, including Signal, Apple, and Meta, all of whom claim it would make Canadians less safe. They believe the bill will give the government unlimited access to the private activities of Canadian residents. Privacy messaging app Signal has threatened to pull out of the country if the bill gets passed, which would force the company to comply with the new legislation. The firms vice president of strategy and global affairs, Udbhav Tiwari, noted that such legislation could threaten end-to-end encryption, which is the backbone of most privacy-focused communication and transaction platforms, exposing them to potential cyberattacks. What is Bill C-22？ For context, Canadas Bill C-22