Jenny Kwan at the Public Safety and National Security Committee

Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.

This is amendment NDP-3. As it stands, the broad information collection powers under proposed sections 15.1 and 15.2 could be used to undermine the privacy of Canadians, including the security of their communications.

This amendment proposes stronger privacy protection by requiring the Governor in Council and the Minister of Industry to consider the effect on privacy and the security of communications of orders issued under proposed sections 15.1 and 15.2.

I note that this amendment is similar to BQ-2, BQ-3, CPC-8 and CPC-9. Hopefully, it will pass.