Bill C-2 (Strong Borders Act) expands government powers in ways that weaken civil liberties and privacy protections for ordinary Canadians.
Under this legislation:
Law enforcement agencies gain broader access to personal data.
Oversight and judicial safeguards are reduced in certain circumstances.
Surveillance powers are expanded beyond what many Canadians realize.
Digital privacy protections are weakened.
The threshold for accessing private information is lowered.
This is not about targeting serious criminals — we already have laws for that.
This is about expanding state power in ways that affect everyday Canadians.
Once rights are eroded, they are rarely restored.