Apple, Meta Oppose Canada Bill C-22
Analysis based on 19 articles · First reported May 07, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026
The opposition from major tech companies like Apple Inc. and Meta Platforms to Canada's Bill C-22 could create uncertainty for investors in the technology sector, particularly those focused on privacy and security. If passed, the bill might force these companies to alter their services in Canada, potentially impacting their user base and operational costs, leading to negative market sentiment for the affected companies.
Apple Inc. and Meta Platforms are publicly opposing Canada's Bill C-22, a proposed legislation by the Canada — Liberal Party of Canada that is currently being debated in the Canada — House of Commons of Canada. The tech companies argue that the bill could compel them to weaken or break the encryption of their devices and services, potentially by inserting backdoors or installing government spyware. Canadian law enforcement officials support the bill, stating it would enhance their ability to investigate security threats. This situation is part of a broader global effort by governments to gain lawful access to encrypted data, which tech companies contend risks undermining user security. A similar situation occurred when the United Kingdom issued a data access order to Apple Inc. last year, which led Apple Inc. to withdraw an end-to-end encryption feature; the request was later dropped after the United States, through Tulsi Gabbard, raised concerns about a cloud data treaty violation. Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978 and the United States — Director of National Intelligence have not commented on the bill.
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