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Colin Bennett


Government’s efforts to introduce privacy rules for federal political parties wholly inadequate and totally cynical

If Bill C-47 passes, political parties will remain the only type of group in Canada that don’t have to abide by the basic privacy standards that apply to government agencies, businesses, and non-profit organizations.

opinion | BY COLIN BENNETT | May 1, 2023

Privacy czar’s Home Depot investigation exposes weaknesses in Ottawa’s new privacy bill

There should be no room for ‘implied’ consent in Bill C-27. It is a dated idea that creates confusion for consumers, and for businesses, as in the case of Home Depot.

opinion | BY COLIN BENNETT | February 23, 2023