Signal warns it would pull out of Canada if made to comply with access bill (theglobeandmail.com)

• Signal threatens to leave Canada over encryption access bill.
• Proposed law would require backdoors for law enforcement.
• Signal claims it cannot comply without breaking encryption.

"Encrypted messaging app Signal has threatened to cease operations in Canada if the government passes a bill requiring lawful access to encrypted communications. The company maintains that any form of backdoor would undermine end-to-end encryption and user privacy, setting a precedent for global surveillance."