I understand the government's point of view. This is a criterion pertaining to the burden of proof that is used in certain instances in the Criminal Code. It is something that is widely recognized by authorities.
With all due respect to the witnesses who think the contrary, I will say there is a consensus on the idea that telephone data are not the same as data that can be intercepted on the Internet. Data gathered from the Internet is much more sensitive. I want to note that several witnesses said that data gathered from the Internet is much more sensitive and much more personal.
I understand that the government could consider this for data preservation purposes. To obtain a warrant we must continue to use the traditional legal principle of "having reasonable and probable grounds to believe", not "to suspect".
I would ask the government to consider the fact that the majority of witnesses said this might cause problems. I understand that the government wants to go in a particular direction, but why not give us more time and split the bill so that we can study this provision in depth?