Signal, the encrypted messaging app, has announced it may exit the Canadian market if Bill C-22 is enacted, citing privacy concerns. The bill, introduced in March 2026, mandates platforms to establish surveillance capabilities, potentially compromising end-to-end encryption. Signal's Vice President of Strategy and Global Affairs, Udbhav Tiwari, emphasized that the bill could force communication services to implement backdoors, making private communications vulnerable to exploitation. Bill C-22 is part of Canada's regulatory framework requiring electronic service providers to enable law enforcement surveillance and retain user metadata for up to a year. Critics argue it threatens encryption and privacy, similar to the EU's "chat monitoring" proposal. Canadian Conservative MP Jacob Mantle highlighted that many MPs use Signal for its security features, yet the bill could allow government access to private messages. VPN provider Windscribe also indicated it might withdraw from Canada if the bill passes, as it contradicts their privacy principles.