Canada: Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act (C-8) including additional powers for Governor in Council was introduced to House of Commons

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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…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

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2025-06-18
under deliberation

On 18 June 2025, the Minister of Public Safety introduced the Bill on respecting cybersecurity, ame…

2026-03-26
under deliberation

On 26 March 2026, the House of Commons passed the Bill on respecting cybersecurity, amending the T…

2026-06-04
adopted

On 4 June 2026, the Senate adopted the Bill respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunicati…