The real problem is the restriction on the application of this act, that is to say Canada's domestic act. If, on the other hand, one of our foreign partners requested information from Canada, we could use our powers under clause 17 or 19. We can use this information only to implement the Electronic Commerce Protection Act, not, for example, for the purposes of the United States' CANSPAM Act. That's a problem and it undermines international cooperation.
On October 21st, 2009. See this statement in context.