Canada: Additional powers for Governor in Council in Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act (C-8)
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Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act (Bill C-8) including additional powers for Governor in Council received royal assent
On 15 June 2026, the Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act, introduced as Bill C-8 in the 45th Parliament, received royal assent and became law as Statutes of Canada 2026, chapter 9. The Act grants expanded powers to the Governor in Council to issue…
Senate adopted Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act (Bill C-8) including Governor in Council powers
On 4 June 2026, the Senate adopted the Bill respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts (Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act/Bill C-8). Under Part 1, the Act will grant the Gover…
House of Commons passed Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act (Bill C-8) including Governor in Council powers
On 26 March 2026, the House of Commons passed the Bill on respecting cybersecurity, amending the Telecommunications Act, and making consequential amendments to other Acts (Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act/ Bill C-8) following committee review …
Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act (C-8) including additional powers for Governor in Council was introduced to House of Commons
On 18 June 2025, the Minister of Public Safety introduced the Bill on respecting cybersecurity, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts (Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act/ Bill C-8). The Bill include…