If the bill isn't dramatically changed or killed, all the major messaging services along with tons of other services will end up blocking Canada.

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sandworm101 6 hours ago | parent | next [-]

There are lots of laws in Canada that are not enforced. Ap owners/controllers will wait to see how the government wants to handle this. If the government starts making demands then they will pull out, but I doubt the bill itself will trigger anything immediate.

	▲	mitthrowaway2 3 hours ago \| parent \| next [-]
		Signal, NordVPN, Psiphon VPN, Tailscale, Windscribe, and DuckDuckGo have already confirmed that they will stop offering their services in Canada, and not route any of their European services through Canadian proiders.
	▲	donmcronald 6 hours ago \| parent \| prev \| next [-]
		Hopefully it doesn’t get CRA (tax) enforcement where the little guy is relentlessly pursued while the rich are too much trouble to go after.
	▲	EmbarrassedHelp 3 hours ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		Canadian law enforcement have publicly stated that they intend to target encrypted messaging apps as soon as possible if the legislation become law.

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cute_boi 7 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Or some will bend their knees and things will continue as normal.

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tensor 5 hours ago | parent [-]

Important services have already said they won't. It will be a disaster.

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munk-a 5 hours ago | parent [-]

They will say that regardless of their intentions - that doesn't mean we should ignore that possibility but that isn't a great indicator.

	▲	tensor 4 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Apple in fact did withdraw their security features in Britain over a similar law. It's not simply crying wolf, these companies will withdraw.