Conservatives raise privacy concerns over powers in governments border security bill [Video]

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.

The proposed provisions have been criticized by civil liberties advocates and legal experts, who argue they would run counter to previous court rulings and would almost certainly face new challenges.

The Strong Borders Act, tabled this week, outlines significant changes to the immigration and asylum system as well as measures to boost border security, as Ottawa attempts to allay concerns raised by U.S. President Donald Trump about controls at the …