Over 60% voted against the current gov't, but even more voted against each other party (on it's own). Not to mention a western Canada Conservative landslide. Times are changing in Canada, and we want to have our cake, and eat it too. Lower taxes and still have the benefits? Could be possible:)
But I do have to agree with an aforementioned statement that we love our privacy, and they can pass any bill they want on DMCA, but as soon as people start demanding info from our ISP's, there would be hell to pay. I think this bill represents more a compliance with the complaints of the US that Canada is a bed of copyright piracy, and has little chance of changing much even if actually enacted.
This is all "guilty until proven innocent" or just flat out "assumed guilty". If you buy blank cds, you could pirate music, so tax that. Now digital purchases...
How about we fine me for drunk driving when I buy alcohol, because I can?
How about you get charged for murder when you buy a knife, because you could potentially stab someone?
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Over 60% voted against the current gov't, but even more voted against each other party (on it's own). Not to mention a western Canada Conservative landslide. Times are changing in Canada, and we want to have our cake, and eat it too. Lower taxes and still have the benefits? Could be possible :)
But I do have to agree with an aforementioned statement that we love our privacy, and they can pass any bill they want on DMCA, but as soon as people start demanding info from our ISP's, there would be hell to pay. I think this bill represents more a compliance with the complaints of the US that Canada is a bed of copyright piracy, and has little chance of changing much even if actually enacted.
In their defense, it IS pretty small...
This is all "guilty until proven innocent" or just flat out "assumed guilty". If you buy blank cds, you could pirate music, so tax that. Now digital purchases...
How about we fine me for drunk driving when I buy alcohol, because I can?
How about you get charged for murder when you buy a knife, because you could potentially stab someone?
Where will it end?