Canada’s proposed surveillance law adds to a growing list of global threats to encryption.
Governments worldwide are increasingly pressuring encrypted messaging platforms to provide access to user data.
The Canadian bill would require tech companies to help law enforcement bypass encryption in certain cases.
This follows similar moves in the UK, Australia, and the EU, where officials argue encryption hinders criminal investigations.
Security experts warn that weakening encryption creates vulnerabilities that can be exploited by hackers and hostile states.
Encryption protects everything from banking transactions to medical records and private communications.
Critics say the push for exceptional access undermines trust in digital infrastructure and global commerce.
The debate reflects a fundamental tension between public safety and individual privacy rights.
