INDU Committee Meeting
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Minutes of Proceedings
The witnesses answered questions.
The committee resumed its clause-by-clause study of the Bill.
The committee resumed clause-by-clause consideration on Clause 2 of the Bill.
“Whereas there is a need to modernize Canada’s legislative framework so that it is suited to the digital age;
Whereas the protection of the fundamental right to privacy of individuals with respect to their personal information is essential to individual autonomy and dignity and to the full enjoyment of fundamental rights and freedoms in Canada;
Whereas Parliament recognizes the importance of the privacy and data protection principles contained in various international instruments;
Whereas the processing of personal information and data should respect minors’ privacy and their best interests;
Whereas trust in the digital and data-driven economy is key to ensuring its growth and fostering a more inclusive and prosperous Canada;
Whereas Canada is a trading nation and trade and commerce rely on the analysis, circulation and exchange of personal information and data across borders and geographical boundaries;
Whereas the design, development and deployment of artificial intelligence systems across provincial and international borders should be consistent with national and international standards to protect individuals from potential harm;
Whereas organizations of all sizes operate in the digital and data-driven economy and an agile regulatory framework is necessary to facilitate compliance with rules by, and promote innovation within, those organizations;
Whereas individuals expect a regulatory framework that ensures transparency and accountability with respect to how organizations handle their personal information and that is backed by meaningful enforcement;
Whereas the modernization of national standards for privacy protection to align them with international standards ensures a level playing field for organizations across Canada and assists them in maintaining their competitive position;
Whereas a modern regulatory framework governing the protection of personal information should promote the responsible collection, use and disclosure of such information by organizations for purposes that are in the public interest;
Whereas Parliament recognizes that artificial intelligence systems and other emerging technologies should uphold Canadian norms and values in line with the principles of international human rights law;
And whereas this Act aims to support the Government of Canada’s efforts to foster an environment in which Canadians can seize the benefits of the digital and data-driven economy and to establish a regulatory framework that supports and protects Canadian norms and values, including the right to privacy;
Now, therefore, His Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:”
Ryan Turnbull moved, — That Motion CPC-1, proposing to amend Clause 2 of Bill C-27 by adding a preamble after line 7 on page 3, be amended by:
(a) replacing “Whereas Parliament recognizes the importance of the privacy and data protection principles contained in various international instruments;” with the following:
“Whereas Parliament recognizes the importance of privacy and data protection;”
(b) replacing “Whereas the processing of personal information and data should respect minors’ privacy and their best interests;” with the following:
“Whereas minors actively take part in the digital and data-driven economy and their personal information is worthy of stronger protection given their varying levels of capacity to understand how it is used by organizations and the potential long-term implications of such use;”
(c) deleting the following:
“Whereas the design, development and deployment of artificial intelligence systems across provincial and international borders should be consistent with national and international standards to protect individuals from potential harm;”
(d) replacing “Whereas Parliament recognizes that artificial intelligence systems and other emerging technologies should uphold Canadian norms and values in line with the principles of international human rights law;” with the following:
“Whereas Parliament recognizes that emerging technologies should uphold Canadian norms and values in line with the principles of international human rights law;”.
Debate arose thereon.
At 6:09 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 6:14 p.m., the sitting resumed.
By unanimous consent, on motion of Ryan Turnbull, it was agreed, — That the subamendment be amended by deleting subparagraph (b).
The question was put on the subamendment of Ryan Turnbull and it was agreed to.
The question was put on the amendment of Brad Vis, as amended, and it was agreed to.
“modify personal information to ensure that no individual”
Debate arose thereon.
At 6:42 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.