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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Canadian Politics 101

[Anonymous Coward]

Anyone in the house of commons (aka house of representatives for you americans) can introduce any bill onto the the register. The kicker is, the prime minister decides on which order bills are voted upon in the house. since this member introducing the bill is not in the prime minister's party, it is likely that the bill will be put to the bottom of the registry, and never voted upon (for the registry is cleared every season, when parliament takes their usual spring, summer, fall, and winter breaks).

this bill will never even be debated in the house. i could say "lalala let us all wear our underwear on our heads, or you'll be thrown in jail", and it would be a bill, doesnt mean its every going to be debated or become a law.

This will not happen people.
The NDP (new democratic party) that introduced this bill is highly socialist (in my opinion communistic), and introduces all kind of crap.

Stupid bill goes to hell, film at 11

[billcopc]

Look people, this Bill was introduced by a member of the NDP party. Anyone remember Preston Manning ? These guys are kind of like the government's pet cat.. they make up big fusses to try and gain attention, we pet their back and give them a (cash) treat, then they go back to sleep for a few months until the next federal elections roll around.

This is just a PR stunt for the NDP, so they can come back and say "Look at us, we tried to crack down on kiddie porn, and Jean Chretien's government turned us down. Liberal is evil! NDP is your friend!".