network neutrality

It would appear as if Jim Prentice wants to outdo the American DMCA with his Bill C-61 that he introduced today. CBC reports on the debate at Parliment Hill:

"We are confident we have developed the proper framework at this point
in time, ... This bill reflects a win-win approach." [says Jim]  read more »

The digital copyright dispute in Canada is really becoming something of an enigma. Ever since Industry Minister Jim Prentice introduced a copyright bill, essentially allowing the discrimination and surveillance of our Internet use, several months ago, public outcry has been intense, but so has Mr. Prentice's determination. Prentice's initial attempt failed, and last week saw 300 people protesting outside of Parliament Hill because of the possible introduction of yet another (revised) bill. Michael Geist just blogged that Prentice's "staff is working overtime to eliminate any negative comments on Wikipedia" pertaining to the introduction of his new copyright bill.

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