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Canadian Privacy Commissioner Speaks Out

lbedford writes "As linked from Karlin Lillington's blog, the Canadians are struggling with big brother style laws coming through. The Canadian Privay Commissioner, George Radwanski, has this to say: 'The fundamental human right of privacy in Canada is under assault as never before.'"

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  1. Re:What a surprise.... by Soko · · Score: 3, Interesting

    This bill will pass unless it is so far out there that even the parliament members can consciously vote in favor of this.

    You forget that under our crippled system, the PM currently decides what will pass and what won't. For those not in the know, the PM can severaly discipline any member of his party that doesn't vote as the PMs caucus decides. With a majority government, the PM is basically a dictator. Ergo, if Jean wants it passed, it gets passed.

    In Canada, when you write to your MP, you always, always, always send a copy to the PM and the Minister responsible for the legislation you're commenting on - in this case

    The Honourable Elinor Caplan
    Minister of National Revenue
    555 Mackenzie Avenue
    Ottawa, Ontario
    K10 0L5
    - just so you know.

    What will Canadian citizens do about it? Nothing, just look at how many posts there are. (9)

    Hey, it's bloody cold tonight - my cable connection just thawed out enough for me to respond, and I'm in Southern Ontario. Winter^H^H^Hnipeg won't be able to respond until, say April??? ;-)

    Soko

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