Warrant Canary
Canada
We do not publish a warrant canary for Canada. That is because the law there does not allow the kind of statement a canary makes, not because this page is being used as a warning.
Why there is no canary
Due to local regulations regarding telecommunications and national security, we are legally prohibited from publishing secret government data requests in this jurisdiction. Doing so, even indirectly via a warrant canary, may risk severe legal or criminal penalties for our local staff. Therefore, no dynamic canary is published for this jurisdiction.
Relevant governing legislation includes the Security of Information Act (Canada). SOIA Section 17 & 18: Criminalizes the unauthorized communication of 'special operational information,' which includes intelligence warrants. Taking down a canary can be deemed a prohibited tip-off. The Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act (C-23) further prohibits the unauthorized disclosure of information about the existence or non-existence of warrants.
Relevant legislation
Below we've added links to relevant legislation, for your convenience. These are not exhaustive, and you should always consult with a lawyer if you have questions about the law in your jurisdiction.
Where we do publish canaries
Jurisdictions where a canary is legally available are listed in the directory. Those pages are the ones to watch for a missed update.
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