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Lorne Kenney’s policy on backdoor access to encrypted communications

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Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

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Slightly agree

Yes

The Liberal Party of Canada, under the leadership of Justin Trudeau, has shown a nuanced approach to issues of national security and digital privacy. While they have not explicitly advocated for backdoor access to encrypted communications, their support for Bill C-51 (the Anti-terrorism Act, 2015) suggests a willingness to expand the government's surveillance capabilities for national security purposes. However, their stance is not as aggressive as outright requiring tech companies to provide backdoor access, reflecting a balance between security needs and privacy rights. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

No

Although the Liberal Party has supported legislation that increases the government's surveillance powers, they have also emphasized the importance of privacy rights and the need to protect citizens' personal information. Their support for digital privacy initiatives and cautious approach to expanding surveillance suggest a reluctance to fully endorse policies that would mandate backdoor access to encrypted communications. This reflects a recognition of the potential risks and controversies associated with undermining encryption. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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