The Canadian government is preparing to give away Canadians’ digital lives—to U.S. police, to the Donald Trump administration, and possibly to foreign spy agencies.Bill C-2, the so-called Strong Borders Act, is a sprawling surveillance bill with multiple privacy-invasive provisions. But the thrust...
  • Typhoon@lemmy.ca
    16·
    4 hours ago

    I can’t understand how in this political climate the Liberals think it’s a good idea to open our private date up to the US.

    “Elbows up”? Bullshit.

    • deege@lemmy.ca
      5·
      1 hour ago

      We (collectively) gave them a chance. They’ve proven unable to keep promises or work for the best interest of all Canadians in good faith. The time to start prepping to beat them is now.

      My MNA did not respond to my letter on C-2almost two months ago.

      I’m going to work to make sure he’s not re-elected.

      • cyborganism@piefed.caEnglish
        3·
        46 minutes ago

        It hasn’t even been a year!!! Sheesh!

        Edit: I can’t believe we’re here already. At a point where we already want a new government, I mean. But I warned people during the elections that they were going to be disappointed after voting liberal.

  • melsaskca@lemmy.ca
    5·
    3 hours ago

    I’m trying to think of that saying about opening or closing the barn door but can’t remember it. In either case, the gist is they’ve already been surveilling us all along so this news means very little.