How Surveillance Law was Expanded in Canada - What the Media has Reported - What’s Next

Explore the expansion of surveillance law in Canada, its media coverage, and future implications in this NorthSec conference talk. Gain insights into the lawful access powers implemented in March 2015, their rollout as reported by media and courts, and their intersection with S-4 and C-51 legislation. Delve into government investigative powers for cybercrime, the warrant system, and various tracking methods. Examine the changes in law, transparency reports from Telecommunication Service Providers, and relevant court cases. Analyze the debate surrounding surveillance, predictions for the future, and the call for corporate accountability in this comprehensive overview of Canadian surveillance law developments.

Introduction
What powers do governments have to investigate cybercrime
What are assistants orders
How the warrant system works
What happened in 2015
What is C13
Communication Tracing
Location Tracking
Warrant Tracking
Individual Tracking
Who gets to use the powers
How has the law changed
What the media has reported
TSP transparency reports
Court cases implications
Surveillance
Predictions
Call for companies to account
The most urgent debate
Whats next