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Modernization of Investigative Techniques Act

November 16, 2023

The Modernization of Investigative Techniques Act, Bill-C74 was first introduced in the Canadian House of Commons on November 15, 2005.[1] Introduced as a part of a package of "lawful access" proposals, Modernization of Investigative Techniques Act (MITA) if passed, would have required telephone and internet service providers to design, create and maintain interception capabilities into existing networks and into new technologies as they are introduced into Canada. Second, it would have allowed law enforcement to compel telephone and internet service providers to disclose subscriber information without a warrant.[2] The bill failed to pass into law when Parliament was dissolved on November 28, 2005.[3] Lawful access legislation was, however, was re-introduced under the name Bill C-13 (short titled Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Actt) by Stephen Harper's Conservative government on November 20, 2013 and it passed through all legislative stages to receive royal assent on December 9, 2014.[4]

Background edit

Under the Criminal Code, "lawful access" provisions for the interception of communications by law enforcement was first adopted in 1974.[5] The Criminal Code was amended in the 1980s and again in the 1990s to allow law enforcement the ability to search and seize computer systems.[5] In 1984 the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act was passed by Parliament giving law enforcement the right to lawfully intercept private communication in defence of national security.[5] Supporters of Modernization of Investigative Techniques Act and other "lawful access" legislation, being proposed to date, believe the passage of these bills will amend current provision for "lawful access" in existing legislation like the Criminal Code and Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act and support law enforcement to lawfully access transmission data from new technologies such as smartphones.[6]

Concerns raised include:

  • Creation of new surveillance powers while reducing the level of privacy protection and oversight associated with that surveillance.
  • Increased burden to ISPs who would be required to retain traffic data for significant periods of time.[7]

The dissolution of Parliament on November 28, 2005, ended all bills introduced during the 38th Parliament by the, then Liberal government, including Modernization of Investigative Techniques Act, Bill C-74.[3] Anticipating passing of this bill, however, ISPs such as Bell Sympatico have modified their various policies and agreements to contain language to the effect that they may monitor, investigate, and disclose information to satisfy laws, regulations, or government requests. On April 4, 2006, the Prime Minister's Throne Speech did not mention the bill, which fueled speculation that bill had become a low priority for Harper government.[8] However, the Harper government would later introduce its own legislation to modernize lawful access.

Reintroduction of Bill edit

Liberal MP Marlene Jennings re-introduced the Modernization of Investigative Techniques Act as a Private Member's Bill, Bill C-416 in March 2007 and again in February 2009, as a Private Member`s Bill, Bill C-285.[9] In both instances, Modernization of Investigative Techniques Act only received one reading before new elections were called, ending the review process of the bill.[9]

Related legislation edit

During the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session, a series of lawful access bills were introduced by the Harper Government:

  • C-50: Improving Access to Investigative Tools for Serious Crimes Act[10]
  • C-51: Investigative Powers for the 21st Century Act[11]
  • C-52: Investigating and Preventing Criminal Electronic Communications Act[12]

The introduction and first reading of these bills were completed on November 1, 2010; the review process for all three bills ended with the dissolution of Parliament on March 26, 2011.

During the 2011 election campaign, Prime Minister Stephen Harper promised to combine the Justice bills introduced prior to the dissolution of Parliament into one all-encompassing crime bill.[13] This bill, known as the Safe Streets and Communities Act (Bill C-10), was introduced on September 20, 2011, and received its second reading and referral to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights on September 28, 2011;[14] however, the provisions relating to lawful access previously found in Bills C-50, C-51 and C-52 are not included in Bill C-10, and there is no mention of lawful access in this new bill.[15]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "LEGISinfo - House of Government Bill C-74". Government of Canada. Retrieved October 24, 2011.
  2. ^ Geist, Michael. "The Lawful Access Spin". Retrieved October 24, 2011.
  3. ^ a b "Paul Martin's Government Topples". CBC Radio Canada. Retrieved October 24, 2011.
  4. ^ "LEGISinfo - House Government Bill C-13 (41-2)". www.parl.gc.ca. Retrieved August 29, 2015.
  5. ^ a b c "Lawful Access - Consultation Document - Summary of Submissions to the Lawful Access Consultation". Department of Justice Canada. Retrieved October 24, 2011.
  6. ^ "New Surveillance Bill Introduced". CBC Radio Canada. Retrieved October 24, 2011.
  7. ^ "Summary of Submissions to the Lawful Access Consultation, Chapter 4: Comments by Industry". Retrieved June 29, 2006.
  8. ^ "Priorities". Retrieved June 28, 2006.
  9. ^ a b "LEGISinfo - Private Member's Bill C-285 (40-2)". Parliament of Canada. Retrieved October 24, 2011.
  10. ^ Parliament of Canada. (n.d). LEGISinfo - House Government Bill C-50 (40-3).
  11. ^ Parliament of Canada. (n.d). LEGISinfo - House Government Bill C-51 (40-3).
  12. ^ Parliament of Canada. (n.d). LEGISinfo - House Government Bill C-52 (40-3).
  13. ^ The Globe and Mail. (April 8, 2011). "Conservative majority would hustle crime bills into law all at once".
  14. ^ Parliament of Canada. (n.d). LEGISinfo - House Government Bill C-10 (41-1).
  15. ^ CBC Radio Canada. (September 21, 2011). Full Interview: David Fewer on Lawful Access.

External links edit

  • Bill C-74
  • Lawful Access - Consultation
  • CIPPIC concerns
  • Michael Geist blog

November 16, 2023
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The Modernization of Investigative Techniques Act Bill C74 was first introduced in the Canadian House of Commons on November 15 2005 1 Introduced as a part of a package of lawful access proposals Modernization of Investigative Techniques Act MITA if passed would have required telephone and internet service providers to design create and maintain interception capabilities into existing networks and into new technologies as they are introduced into Canada Second it would have allowed law enforcement to compel telephone and internet service providers to disclose subscriber information without a warrant 2 The bill failed to pass into law when Parliament was dissolved on November 28 2005 3 Lawful access legislation was however was re introduced under the name Bill C 13 short titled Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Actt by Stephen Harper s Conservative government on November 20 2013 and it passed through all legislative stages to receive royal assent on December 9 2014 4 Contents 1 Background 2 Reintroduction of Bill 3 Related legislation 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksBackground editUnder the Criminal Code lawful access provisions for the interception of communications by law enforcement was first adopted in 1974 5 The Criminal Code was amended in the 1980s and again in the 1990s to allow law enforcement the ability to search and seize computer systems 5 In 1984 the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act was passed by Parliament giving law enforcement the right to lawfully intercept private communication in defence of national security 5 Supporters of Modernization of Investigative Techniques Act and other lawful access legislation being proposed to date believe the passage of these bills will amend current provision for lawful access in existing legislation like the Criminal Code and Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act and support law enforcement to lawfully access transmission data from new technologies such as smartphones 6 Concerns raised include Creation of new surveillance powers while reducing the level of privacy protection and oversight associated with that surveillance Increased burden to ISPs who would be required to retain traffic data for significant periods of time 7 The dissolution of Parliament on November 28 2005 ended all bills introduced during the 38th Parliament by the then Liberal government including Modernization of Investigative Techniques Act Bill C 74 3 Anticipating passing of this bill however ISPs such as Bell Sympatico have modified their various policies and agreements to contain language to the effect that they may monitor investigate and disclose information to satisfy laws regulations or government requests On April 4 2006 the Prime Minister s Throne Speech did not mention the bill which fueled speculation that bill had become a low priority for Harper government 8 However the Harper government would later introduce its own legislation to modernize lawful access Reintroduction of Bill editLiberal MP Marlene Jennings re introduced the Modernization of Investigative Techniques Act as a Private Member s Bill Bill C 416 in March 2007 and again in February 2009 as a Private Member s Bill Bill C 285 9 In both instances Modernization of Investigative Techniques Act only received one reading before new elections were called ending the review process of the bill 9 Related legislation editDuring the 40th Parliament 3rd Session a series of lawful access bills were introduced by the Harper Government C 50 Improving Access to Investigative Tools for Serious Crimes Act 10 C 51 Investigative Powers for the 21st Century Act 11 C 52 Investigating and Preventing Criminal Electronic Communications Act 12 The introduction and first reading of these bills were completed on November 1 2010 the review process for all three bills ended with the dissolution of Parliament on March 26 2011 During the 2011 election campaign Prime Minister Stephen Harper promised to combine the Justice bills introduced prior to the dissolution of Parliament into one all encompassing crime bill 13 This bill known as the Safe Streets and Communities Act Bill C 10 was introduced on September 20 2011 and received its second reading and referral to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights on September 28 2011 14 however the provisions relating to lawful access previously found in Bills C 50 C 51 and C 52 are not included in Bill C 10 and there is no mention of lawful access in this new bill 15 See also editCanadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada SurveillanceReferences edit LEGISinfo House of Government Bill C 74 Government of Canada Retrieved October 24 2011 Geist Michael The Lawful Access Spin Retrieved October 24 2011 a b Paul Martin s Government Topples CBC Radio Canada Retrieved October 24 2011 LEGISinfo House Government Bill C 13 41 2 www parl gc ca Retrieved August 29 2015 a b c Lawful Access Consultation Document Summary of Submissions to the Lawful Access Consultation Department of Justice Canada Retrieved October 24 2011 New Surveillance Bill Introduced CBC Radio Canada Retrieved October 24 2011 Summary of Submissions to the Lawful Access Consultation Chapter 4 Comments by Industry Retrieved June 29 2006 Priorities Retrieved June 28 2006 a b LEGISinfo Private Member s Bill C 285 40 2 Parliament of Canada Retrieved October 24 2011 Parliament of Canada n d LEGISinfo House Government Bill C 50 40 3 Parliament of Canada n d LEGISinfo House Government Bill C 51 40 3 Parliament of Canada n d LEGISinfo House Government Bill C 52 40 3 The Globe and Mail April 8 2011 Conservative majority would hustle crime bills into law all at once Parliament of Canada n d LEGISinfo House Government Bill C 10 41 1 CBC Radio Canada September 21 2011 Full Interview David Fewer on Lawful Access External links editBill C 74 Lawful Access Consultation CIPPIC concerns Michael Geist blog Retrieved from https en wikipedia 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