Your Letter will look like this:
Dear [MP Name],
I am writing to express serious concern about Bill C-12 and its implications for Canadians’ rights, privacy, and democratic accountability.
From what I understand, Bill C-12 would codify new powers allowing organizations to hand over personal information to law enforcement — without a warrant — and permit them to be forbidden from notifying the individuals whose data was passed. These changes undermine transparency and raise grave privacy risks.
Additionally, the bill expands immigration and border enforcement powers, authorizes cancellation or alteration of immigration documents, and allows broad information sharing across government agencies. The clauses are written with significant discretion and vague definitions, which creates potential for abuse and overreach.
What troubles me deeply is not only the content of these changes, but how they may be advanced. Legislation of this magnitude — affecting fundamental freedoms — demands full public consultation, robust parliamentary debate, and clear justification. But Bill C-12 seems to be fast-tracked, with limited space for Canadians to understand and critique its full implications.
I believe strongly that laws of this kind should not be passed quietly or without scrutiny. Canadians deserve the clarity of knowing how their rights will be impacted, and they must have opportunities to weigh in.
I urge you to:
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Demand extended clause-by-clause review and open public consultation on Bill C-12.
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Push for clear limits, independent oversight, and mandatory notification when private info is disclosed.
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Ensure that any immigration / enforcement enhancements respect Charter protections, proportionality, and accountability.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Your City, Province, Postal Code]
[Your Email]
