Quebec Introduces Bill To Mandate ISP Website Blocking (michaelgeist.ca)

An anonymous reader writes: The Government of Quebec has introduced new legislation that requires Internet service providers to block access to unlicensed online gambling sites. The provisions are contained in an omnibus bill implementing elements of the government's spring budget, which included a promise to establish website blocking requirements. The bill provides that "an Internet service provider may not give access to an online gambling site whose operation is not authorized under Québec law." The government's lottery commission will establish the list of banned websites.

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Honestly the law make sense

[danbob999]

Gambling is a government monopoly by law in the province. So either repeal this law and allow competition, or be consequent and enforce the law whether online or in brick and mortar casinos.

Re:only Id10T's will be blocked..

[danbob999]

The government wouldn't care. If it blocks 90% of the users, it's a big win for Loto-Québec.