Canada: Senate adopted Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act (Bill C-8) including Governor in Council powers
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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…
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
2026-03-26
under deliberation