They've already just passed the new "Omnibus Crime" law that enforces mandatory minimum sentencing and builds prisons.
http://videosift.com/video/Canada-Gets-Mandatory-Minimum-Sentencing-and-More-Prisons Now Harper wants to be able to read your mail to make sure you are being a lawful citizen too.
The "Protecting Children from Internet Predators Act" (officially titled Bill C-30, originally titled "Lawful Access Act") will grant authorities new powers to monitor and track the digital activities of Canadians in real-time, require service providers to log information about their customers and turn it over if requested, and make back door entrances mandatory allowing remote access of individuals' electronics, each without needing a warrant. Documents obtained under the Access to Information Act show that the government desires to use the expanded powers in cases not involving criminality.
/Wikipedia Lawyers warn that Ottawa has embedded USA Patriot Act-inspired gag provisions into its “lawful access” legislation that could bar people from telling anyone — including their counsel — that the state is compelling them to preserve or produce confidential information about third parties.
/Lawyers Weekly If enough of us speak out now the government will have no choice but to stop this mandatory online spying scheme. Sign the petition now, and forward it to everyone you know.
http://stopspying.cahttp://videosift.com/video/Online-Spying-on-Your-Private-Life Big Brother is watching.
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