March 16, 2026
Ottawa, ON – The following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President and C.E.O. of the National Police Federation, regarding the federal government’s introduction of Bill C-22.
“Canada’s police officers are increasingly investigating crimes that begin and end online, yet many of the legal tools available to them were not built for a digital era. Bill C-22 represents an important step toward modernizing Canada’s lawful access framework so investigators can respond effectively to serious threats while maintaining strong judicial oversight and privacy safeguards.
The legislation focuses on basic subscriber and transmission information, the identifiers that allow investigators to link an online account, device, or IP address to a real person under clear legal rules. It does not provide access to the content of emails, messages, browsing histories, etc. and maintains the requirement for judicial authorization where appropriate.
For frontline police officers, the ability to lawfully identify who owns an online account is often the first step in investigating crimes such as extortion, child sexual exploitation, organized crime, violent offences, and national security threats. Bill C-22 will help ensure that longstanding court orders and warrants remain effective in a modern digital environment.
The National Police Federation welcomes this long overdue modernization and looks forward to working with Parliament to ensure the legislation is implemented with the training, resources, oversight, and privacy protections necessary to both protect Canadians’ rights and keep our communities safe.”
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The National Police Federation (NPF) represents ~20,000 RCMP Members serving across Canada and internationally. We are the largest police union in Canada. The NPF is focused on improving public safety for all Canadians, including our Members by advocating for much-needed investment in the public safety continuum. This includes investments in police resourcing and modern equipment, as well as social programs including health, addiction, and housing supports to enhance safety and livability in the many communities we serve, large and small, across Canada.
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