Canada’s federal privacy law overhaul stalled after Parliament was prorogued in 2025, leaving earlier reform efforts (like Bill C-27) unfinished. With the Liberal government still in power, stakeholders expect new privacy reform legislation to be introduced in spring 2026, potentially modernizing the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act to address modern data practices and data sovereignty. Experts are watching for renewed debate and updated provisions tailored to current digital and AI-related privacy challenges.
