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Canadian Bill C-234 to Require ISP licensing

Matthew Skala writes "In Monday's House of Commons proceedings, Canadian Member of Parliament Peter Stoffer (NDP member for Sackville-Musquodoboit Valley-Eastern Shore) introduced Bill C-234, an anti-child-pornography Bill. It requires all Internet Service Providers to get licenses from the Government, specifically including non-profits and individuals. Licensed ISPs then must block Web sites named by the Government as containing child pornography, and must "report information [of the Government's choice] to the Commission for the purposes of this Act" - a requirement that neatly slips in spy-on-your-users requirements under the radar of the ongoing Industry Canada consultation on "Lawful Access" (wiretapping/CanCarnivore)."

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  1. Those bastards! by arthurs_sidekick · · Score: 2, Funny
    Canadian Member of Parliament Peter Stoffer (NDP member for Sackville -Musquodoboit Valley-Eastern Shore) introduced Bill C-234, an anti-child-pornography Bill.

    First, they try to annex Frodo's hobbit-hole, then THIS!!!!!

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    "Oh, I hope he doesn't give us halyatchkies," said Heinrich.
  2. Government provided porn list. by grent246 · · Score: 5, Funny

    So under this bill if you want to be kept up to date with all the latest child pornography sites all you need to do is register as a canadian ISP and the government will keep you up to date with lists of sites.