[1] Introduced as a part of a package of "lawful access" proposals, Modernization of Investigative Techniques Act (MITA) if passed, would have required telephone and internet service providers to design, create and maintain interception capabilities into existing networks and into new technologies as they are introduced into Canada.
Second, it would have allowed law enforcement to compel telephone and internet service providers to disclose subscriber information without a warrant.
[5] The Criminal Code was amended in the 1980s and again in the 1990s to allow law enforcement the ability to search and seize computer systems.
[3] Anticipating passing of this bill, however, ISPs such as Bell Sympatico have modified their various policies and agreements to contain language to the effect that they may monitor, investigate, and disclose information to satisfy laws, regulations, or government requests.
[9] In both instances, Modernization of Investigative Techniques Act only received one reading before new elections were called, ending the review process of the bill.