Google spokesperson Shay Purdy says the changes to Bill C-22 don’t address core issues with the bill. The government tabled the proposed law to make it easier for law enforcement agencies to access digital records, but the company says it creates cybersecurity and privacy risks. (The Logic)

Talking point: The Liberals pushed the amended bill through the House of Commons Thursday without debate and referred it to the Senate, which later that day adjourned until the fall. At that point, industry opponents, including Google, Apple, Meta and Signal, may have another chance to weigh in before the new rules become law. Purdy said Google plans to continue to engage the government on C-22. Meta Canada’s director of public policy Rachel Curran said the company is encouraged by the changes, but added the bill needs more work to address risks related to encryption and third-party surveillance tools. Apple spokesperson Cortney Hughes said the company is still studying the changes.

Editor’s note: This briefing has been updated to include Meta Canada’s position.