I think this response ignores the whole software distribution aspect, like phone apps have to be downloaded from the Play Store or whatever… if Signal has an office in Canada, maybe the employees would be forced to comply with the request or face legal troubles? If Signal doesn’t comply, Canada will just force Google and Apple to cease distribution, which I imagine is what would happen. I’m sure people would still be free to download it on their own accord if they could get a hold of it and get it running.
I think this response ignores the whole software distribution aspect, like phone apps have to be downloaded from the Play Store or whatever… if Signal has an office in Canada, maybe the employees would be forced to comply with the request or face legal troubles? If Signal doesn’t comply, Canada will just force Google and Apple to cease distribution, which I imagine is what would happen. I’m sure people would still be free to download it on their own accord if they could get a hold of it and get it running.
But idk?