Our Response to the Introduction of Bill C-22, An Act Respecting Lawful Access

March 12, 2026

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Canada needs modern tools to fight crime. Canadian businesses fully understand and agree with that as it affects them, their families and, of course, their customers.

Canada competes globally for digital investment. Tens of thousands of Canadians work across the country in fields that will be impacted by this legislation.

We know strong encryption and consumer privacy are fundamental for our economic and national security.

As Parliament studies Bill C-22, the focus should be on giving law enforcement surgical, proportionate and technologically realistic authorities to help fight crime. Businesses stand ready to work with Parliament to get this right.

• David Pierce, Vice President, Government Relations, Canadian Chamber of Commerce

About the Canadian Chamber of Commerce — The Future of Business Success 

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is Canada’s largest and most activated business network — representing over 400 chambers of commerce and boards of trade and more than 200,000 business of all sizes, from all sectors of the economy and from every part of the country — working to create the conditions for our collective success. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is the undisputed champion and catalyst for the future of business success. From working with government on economy-friendly policy to providing services that inform commerce and enable trade, we give each of our members more of what they need to succeed: insight into markets, competitors and trends, influence over the decisions and policies that drive business success, and impact on business and economic performance.   

Media Contact

Shane Mackenzie
Vice President, Media and Stakeholder Communications
613.302.7683
smackenzie@chamber.ca