Conservatives considering expanded police powers

The federal government appears to be moving ahead with a controversial new law that would allow police to obtain name, address and other basic subscriber information from telephone and internet service providers upon request, without necessarily any reasonable grounds to suspect criminal activity.  Public Safety Canada's Consultation document, initially shared with only a few select stakeholders, considers a new law very similar to that proposed by the Liberals in  2005. Comments are due by October 12, 2007.
CTV News story, Sept.12/07
CIPPIC webpage on recent history of "Lawful Access" legislative proposals
CIPPIC FAQs on "Lawful Access" in Canada