We’re getting generally strong support for this precedent setting case, seeking authority from the CRTC for Canadian carriers, at their own option, to be able to block illegal content that originates from outside our borders.
To those that say that you can’t stop people from accessing the content, I’ll answer that we can at least make it more difficult. We can’t prevent all the illegal drugs from entering Canada either, but that doesn’t mean we should stop trying.
To those who suggest that we need to go to the source, let me say that we are pulling many levers of justice on both sides of the border.
To those that think that the Internet is invincible, don’t forget the the weakest link is that wire, or fibre or WiFi connection that leads from your PC to your own ISP. It is the single point of failure for most users. It is precisely the right place to intercede.
This case is an important precedent because it speaks to the sovereignty of Canada and its ability to protect its citizens and defend its own criminal code.
We should be able to rely on Canadian instruments of justice, law and regulation to defend Canadians inside Canada.