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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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!".