Here are a few items you can use to make sure people know what is taking place. If you have something for us to add drop us a line. Our C-4 Mailer Help Stop Bill C-4 Part 4  Members of Parliament are putting their political interests ahead of your rights.  Democracy depends on open dialogue. That requires you to […]

After working with MPs, Senators and partners in civil society including: The Centre for Digital Rights, Canadian Civil Liberties Association, and Open Media an electronic petition is now available. Add your name and send a message to MPs that federal political parties need to respect your personal information. You can sign the petition on the […]

Part 4 of Bill C-4 is a direct attack on the privacy of Canadians. Bill C-4 An Act respecting certain affordability measures for Canadians and another measure was introduced on June 5th 2025. This Finance bill’s other measure is a series of amendments to the Canada Election Act in Part 4. It gives federal political parties the power to collect […]

Latest Update Feb 18, 2026 Report of the committee webpage – pdf Senate Standing Committee Legal and Constitutional Affairs The subject matter of Part 4 of Bill C-4, An Act respecting certain affordability measures for Canadians and another measure. Order of Reference: 2026-02-05 Briefs and Other Documents Feb 12, 2026 10:30 a.m. ET Feb 12, 2026 01:30 p.m. ET […]

FIPA at Committee FIPA requested and was granted the opportunity to present to the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs (LCJC) in The subject matter of Part 4 of Bill C-4, An Act respecting certain affordability measures for Canadians and another measure. FIPA Executive director Jason Woywada appeared in committee via video conference […]

A written question on the Order Paper Access to information is about more than access requests. Given the impact of Bill C-4 Part 4 we thought it prudent to employ every tool at our disposal. Appearing on the House of Commons Notice Paper No. 84 and Order Paper and Notice Paper No. 85 is an […]

Following widespread criticism of various aspects of Bill C-2, the Strong Borders Act, the government introduced Bill C-12, the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, in October 2025. Although presented as a solution, C-12 fails to answer any of those concerns. Instead, it only serves to fast-track provisions undermining the rights of refugees and migrants, while allowing […]

Bill C-4 Part 4 brief Bill C-4 An Act respecting certain affordability measures for Canadians and another measure was introduced on June 5th 2025. This Finance bill’s other measure is a series of amendments to the Canada Election Act in Part 4. Part 4 of Bill C-4 is a direct attack on the privacy of […]

The following was submitted in abridged form to the Finance Committee reviewing Bill C-4 as a brief. A big FIPA thank you to Gage Smith for his legal research and drafting on this analysis. Intro  Part 4 of Bill C-4 would significantly alter the legal framework regulating federal political parties’ (FPPs) management of personal information. […]

Our presentation delivered to the committee on July 17, 2025 was based on the following with presenters notes.

Updated 2025.06.16 Summary: Key Concerns: Potential Consequences: Recommendations: Supporting References Expanded Reading This material was sent to Members of Parliament and Members of the Standing Committee on Finance (FINA).

Updated 2025.06.16 Subject: Urgent Appeal – Withdraw Part 4 from Bill C-4 We are writing on behalf of the BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association with an urgent appeal regarding Bill C-4, the Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act. We recognize and respect your commitment to affordability. But Part 4 of this Bill […]