Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Welcome, Mr. Minister.
It has been more than 20 years since the last update of act that will be replaced by the future consumer privacy protection act, which was before the advent of the iPhone and Facebook.
I think we need to strike a balance in amending the act. The bill must reassure Canadians that their data and privacy are protected, while also encouraging responsible innovation to support of a strong economy. Given the scope of the bill, I think consultations are needed.
In your remarks, you said that you had heard from stakeholders and that you and your department had listened to the concerns of hundreds of individuals and organizations. Can you tell us more about those conversations which led to the amendments you are proposing?