The Windsor Star article title only tells part of the story: Bill would let police monitor your e-mail. The first two paragraphs lay out the full horror approaching Canadians succinctly, though [all emphasis mine]
The federal cabinet will review new legislation this fall that would give police and security agencies vast powers to begin surveillance of the Internet without court authority.
The new measures would allow law-enforcement agents to intercept personal e-mails, text messages and possibly even password-secure websites used for purchasing and financial transactions.
And don't miss this little gem tucked on the second page of the story:
He said the draft version allowed police the right to telephone Internet service providers around the clock, and require them to provide records and data on client files within 30 minutes.
Sheesh. So, all you Canukistani friends, is this news getting around the Great White North? Are people upset by this proposal?
I've been to Canada a couple of times, but the longest visit was when I was three ... obviously I don't remember much from it. It's long been a goal to explore that beautiful country -- especially the Canadian Rockies. But it's starting to sound like the rulers are working overtime at making the place as hostile to civilized individuals as the USSA. We don't need more of that shit.
Ian Scott says:
I don't think most Canadians even understand the issues, Sunny. Sad but true. What is so typical about Canadians is that they don't seem to care unless it personally affects them - Canadians seem, on the average, to be wholly ignorant and uncaring about loss of liberty.
The other issues are the costs! I COULD be an ISP, depending on the final definition. There's no way I have the resources to comply with the law, even if I wanted to.