I am a proud Canadian citizen. I’ve always considered our beautiful country to be fair and balanced but lately my confidence has been shaken. If the disgusting display of dirty tactics in Montebello, Quebec didn’t prove our governments adoption of draconian American fundamentals and laws, maybe bill C-61 will enlighten a few more minds.
Due to obvious pressure from American lawmakers and entertainment companies Canada has decided to update it’s aging Copyright Act of Canada. Last updated in 1997, in the prehistoric times of file sharing, it was a little out of date. So what did our government do?
Downloaded a copy of the American Copyright Law, added and erased a few lines then called it their own.
If this Bill passes the Canadian Parliament, what does that mean for you?
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