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Nov 4, 2022 · An important step towards this modernization was taken by the government with the tabling of Bill C-27, the Digital Charter Implementation Act in June of this year. The Bill aims at modernizing the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and is a recognition by the government that Canadians need and expect modernized ...
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Canadians increasingly rely on digital technology to connect with loved ones, to work and to innovate. That’s why the Government of Canada is committed to making sure Canadians can benefit from the latest technologies, knowing that their personal information is safe and secure and that companies are acting responsibly.
Canadians to benefit from clear rules around the use of personal information and responsible AI development
June 16, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario
Canadians increasingly rely on digital technology to connect with loved ones, to work and to innovate. That’s why the Government of Canada is committed to making sure Canadians can benefit from the latest technologies, knowing that their personal information is safe and secure and that companies are acting responsibly.
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, together with the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, introduced the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022, which will significantly strengthen Canada’s private sector privacy law, create new rules for the responsible development and use of artificial intelligence (AI), and continue advancing the implementation of Canada’s Digital Charter. As such, the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022 will include three proposed acts: the Consumer Privacy Protection Act, the Personal Information and Data Protection Tribunal Act, and the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act.
The proposed Consumer Privacy Protection Act will address the needs of Canadians who rely on digital technology and respond to feedback received on previous proposed legislation. This law will ensure that the privacy of Canadians will be protected and that innovative businesses can benefit from clear rules as technology continues to evolve. This includes:
“In today’s economy, Canada’s competitiveness depends on our ability to use digital innovation to harness the power of data. Safety and trust must be the foundation of this new digital economy. By introducing the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022, we are ensuring that Canadians can trust when and how their information is being used. It will also give businesses clear rules to support their efforts to innovate with data and will introduce a new regulatory framework for the responsible development of artificial intelligence systems, while recognizing the need to protect young people and their information. This will not only promote confidence in the digital space but also ensure a safe, more inclusive and secure digital economy for the benefit of all Canadians.”
– The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
“We are committed to protecting the personal information of Canadians while encouraging responsible innovation for the public good. The Digital Charter seeks to bring essential online protections for individuals into the 21st century. Our government is also modernizing the Privacy Act, Canada’s federal public sector personal information protection statute, to ensure that Canada’s privacy laws keep pace with technological change and continue to reflect evolving Canadian values.”
– The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
•The Government of Canada is committed to bringing Canada’s privacy and data protection laws in line with international partners.
Once the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022 is passed, Part 1 of this act would replace the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act with the new Consumer Privacy Protection Act. Part 2 would establish a new administrative tribunal to play a role in the enforcement of the new privacy law, and Part 3 would implement the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act to regulate responsible development of AI in the Canadian marketplace.
The Privacy Commissioner of Canada will continue to oversee organizations’ compliance with the Consumer Privacy Protection Act and have the power to issue orders and make recommendations for administrative monetary penalties to be levied by the Personal Information and Data Protection Tribunal.
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, supported by the AI and Data Commissioner, would be responsible for the oversight of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act to help ensure that standards for international and interprovincial trade in AI systems are aligned with international standards, supporting international market access for Canadian businesses.
Public trust in government is essential for a healthy and functioning democracy. More than ever, significant ongoing effort is needed to ensure that our democratic institutions remain strong, resilient and trusted. Key to building and maintaining public trust is for the government to operate in a transparent, accountable and participatory manner.
Letters. The Honourable Raymonde Gagné, Senator Speaker of the Senate Senate of Canada Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A4. Dear Speaker: I have the honour of presenting you with the Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada’s sixteenth Annual Report, which is to be laid before the Senate in accordance with the provisions of section 38 of the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act.
Aug 16, 2024 · The Enhancing Digital Security Act. In its first schedule, the Bill addresses artificial intelligence ("AI"), cybersecurity, and technology affecting minors. The EDST applies to public sector entities within the meaning of FIPPA and MFIPPA, children’s aid societies and school boards. Responsible AI
As required under the Act, it provides an overview of disclosure-related activities in federal public sector organizations for the 2022–23 fiscal year. Throughout the 16 years since the Act came into force, it has served as an important support for a public sector culture based on values and ethics.
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Nov 22, 2021 · On October 26, 2023, the Speaker of the House of Commons stated that a royal recommendation will no longer be required for bill C-290 to receive a final vote in the House at third reading (see also the Speaker's statements on September 26, 2022 and November 3, 2022). 2nd reading of Bill C-290, An Act to amend the Public Servants Disclosure ...
