It is part of a broader push by governments to expand lawful access to encrypted data, a move tech companies say risks weakening user security.(Image: Reuters) Apple and Meta have publicly opposed a Canadian bill that the companies say could require them to break the encryption of their devices and services if passed. Bill C-22 was proposed by Canada’s ruling Liberal Party, which gained a parliamentary majority last month and is currently being debated in ⁠the House ​of Commons. Canadian law enforcement officials say the bill would help them investigate security threats earlier and act more quickly. It is part of a broader push by governments to expand lawful access to encrypted data, a move tech companies say risks weakening user security. The Canadian bill contains provisions that, depending on ​how they ​are implemented, could be similar to a UK data ⁠access provision order sent to Apple last year.…