blog » November 17, 2005/Canadian surveillance law

A new surveillance bill has been introduced in parliament, which would make it easier for CSIS and police to monitor cell phones and Internet connections. (Michael Geist, CBC, /.) The bill seems to reduce the oversight in the process of obtaining information. While I’m not against allowing police to obtain information required in an investigation, I am very much opposed to allowing them to do this without a warrant. A warrant ensures that police do not abuse their powers, and ensures that they have good reason to suspect wrongdoing before they are allowed to investigate.