Western premiers set to meet in Alberta as province deals with separatism question

OTTAWA — After weeks of fierce criticism towards his lawful access bill, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said Liberals will propose some changes to better protect encryption and water down the type of data companies must retain. Speaking to reporters about Bill C-22, the minister also swung back at some of the tech companies opposing the hotly contested Bill C-22, arguing that they need to better protect Canadians’ privacy. Parties had until Wednesday afternoon to table amendment proposals for the bill, which proposes a new regime that would compel electronic service...