Canadians need an urgent privacy reform

Canada urgently needs updated privacy laws to protect Canadians and support inclusive and responsible innovation.

Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne, pictured on the Hill on Jan. 26, 2023. The commissioner should be a one-stop shop for businesses to seek advice, compliance or for support to mitigate data breaches. But it should also be able to protect Canadians and offer effective remedies in case of privacy violation.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY FLORIAN MARTIN-BARITEAU

May 16, 2025

The ride-sharing service Lyft was recently uncovered to have recorded and transcribed passenger’s in-car conversations—without their consent or knowledge. Lyft barely apologized … and life under surveillance in Canada continues.

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