Share this Story : National Post Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr

John Carpay: Our privacy had decent protection until the Liberals stepped in

New laws threaten to undo all the personal privacy protections Canadians have won in court

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.

Privacy is the foundation of freedom of thought, freedom of expression, personal autonomy and human dignity. When citizens know (or have strong grounds to believe) that they are monitored, they behave differently, speak differently, and think differently.

Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.

Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.

Unlimited online access to National Post.

National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.

Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.

Support local journalism.

Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.

Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.

Unlimited online access to National Post.

National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.

Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.

Support local journalism.

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

Access articles from across Canada with one account.

Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.

Enjoy additional articles per month.

Get email updates from your favourite authors.

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

Access articles from across Canada with one account

Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments

Enjoy additional articles per month

Get email updates from your favourite authors

Sign In or Create an Account

The privacy rights of Canadians have long been protected by the common law, and, since 1982, by Section 8 of the Charter: “Everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure.”

John Carpay: Our privacy had decent protection until the Liberals stepped in Back to video

Since 1982, the Supreme Court of Canada has strongly protected the privacy of Canadians in its rulings.

The National Post newsletter that doesn’t hold back, giving readers the unvarnished truth on media, politics and culture.

There was an error, please provide a valid email address.

By signing up, you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.

A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.

The next issue........

© National Post