I see the safety argument, but privacy isn’t just about technology. It’s about trust in society. If people feel that their personal lives can be accessed by authorities with minimal oversight, it erodes confidence in institutions and changes how we behave online.
Exactly. My concern is that once powers like this exist, they tend to grow quietly. Future governments might push for broader powers, and most Canadians won’t notice until it’s too late. Even limited access sets a precedent.