Madam Speaker, in this modern age, in 2023, we are finally about to pass a cybersecurity bill. We do not oppose the spirit of this bill, but some criticisms have been raised since the bill was introduced.
University of Toronto professor Christopher Parsons has made 29 recommendations to strengthen the transparency and accountability of the measures proposed in this bill. In his view, the bill is so flawed that it would allow authoritarian governments around the world to cite it to justify their own repressive laws.
I have met with groups that support these recommendations and have concerns. They think this bill might give the minister too much power. There may also be some privacy issues for citizens.
I would like to know if my colleague shares those concerns, if he has heard about them and if he is willing to work on this bill in committee with us.