Conservatives raise privacy concerns over powers in government’s border security bill

Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner questioned measures in Bill C-2 that give law enforcement agencies access to internet subscribers’ information without a warrant.

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The Conservatives have accused the government of introducing “snooping provisions” in its border security bill, saying giving law enforcement agencies access to internet subscribers’ information without a warrant raises serious questions about privacy and Canadians’ Charter rights.

Michelle Rempel Garner, the Conservative immigration critic, raised concerns Thursday about measures in Bill C-2 granting the police and other agencies the right to demand information about internet subscribers – including the municipality where they subscribe – without a warrant from a judge.