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Canadas Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is withholding a key consultation report that significantly influenced the governments revised Bill C-22, which enhances police and security agencies digital information-gathering capabilities. The report, compiled by former NDP MP Murray Rankin, is now considered privileged information, prompting privacy advocates and consultation participants to question the lack of transparency. Bill C-22 allows law enforcement to inquire about individuals service provider status without a warrant and mandates service providers retain metadata for a year. As the bill heads to parliamentary committee, concerns about transparency and the full scope of digital powers remain.

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