Canada needs more tools to protect people online—not fewer. That’s why we’re calling on our community in Canada to contact their MP to urge them to listen to security experts and reject Bill C-22.
Bill C-22, the Lawful Access Act 2026, is a proposed law designed to modernize how police and security agencies access digital information for investigations. The government claims Bill C-22’s lawful access powers will help stop crime, but ‘just trust us’ isn’t enough to keep Canada safe online.
If passed, the Bill would threaten the safety, livelihoods, and national security of people across the country. The bill would introduce ‘lawful access’ powers that risk creating backdoors into our private communications—weaknesses that could be exploited by criminals, foreign adversaries, and powerful data-harvesting companies.
If Bill C-22 becomes law, the consequences would affect all of us: you, your family, your community, and the people your Member of Parliament represents. That is why the Internet Society urges Canadians to contact their MP as soon as possible and ask them to listen to security experts and reject Bill C-22.
How to Take Action
As an Individual
Send a letter to your Member of Parliament via Action Network urging them to stop Bill C-22 from becoming law.
As an Internet Society Chapter or Regional Community Working Group
You can help amplify this message by:
- Coordinating joint submissions or shared talking points
- Hosting local or regional discussions to gather community perspectives
- Translating key concerns into concrete examples and lived experiences
- Engaging national policymakers directly to underscore the importance of strong encryption
Join your regional working group or chapter.
Read more about what Bill C-22 could mean for you and your family and how you can take action to prevent this law from passing.
Learn More about Encryption and Online Safety
Explore resources on encryption and digital security in our Mobilization Resources.
Watch: Digital Sovereignty, Security and Bill C-22
Listen to Natalie Dunleavy Campbell, Senior Director of North America Government and Regulatory Affairs at the Internet Society, speaking during 2026 Digital Access Day, organized by the Internet Society Canada Chapter. In this panel, Natalie discusses how Canada can advance its goals for digital sovereignty by strengthening an Internet that is more open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy—including the importance of stopping Bill C‑22.