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Senate Committee Discusses Bill C-26 and Cybersecurity Amendments

In a meeting of the Standing Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs, discussions on Bill C-26 centered on cybersecurity and amendments to the Telecommunications Act. Key points included the need for prevention measures and safe harbor legislation advocated by Jennifer Quaid from the Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange. Concerns about encryption and data collection powers were raised by Kate Robertson from the Citizen Lab, recommending Federal Court oversight. Aaron Shull from the Centre for International Governance Innovation emphasized procedural fairness and SME support. The meeting also addressed international relations, privacy, and data security, with industry representatives calling for amendments and compensation mechanisms.

Sources: ['Transcripts: senparlvu.parl.gc.ca']