Canadian Spy Legislation Authorizes Release of Data to Foreign Governments Without Court Authority

No big deal.  Our government has the righ to demand personal data from ISP's, and, if they want, to do that on behalf of foreign governments WIHOUT JUDICIAL OVERSITE.

Did you read my post yesterday about "1984" and about the idea of the "superstate"?

Bill C-47

Section 16(2)  A designated person shall ensure that he or she makes a request under subsection (1) only in performing, as the case may be, a duty or function


(a) of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service under the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act;

(b) of a police service, including any related to the enforcement of any laws of Canada, of a province or of a foreign jurisdiction;

Oh, and if you're not already nervous, be aware that the Canadian Immigration Service will now be sharing biometric information with other foreign authorities as well..you know, fingerprints, eye scans, that sort of thing.

George Orwell would be proud of them following his work so closely.

And, meanwhile, the reduction of our personal liberties.. oh, and continued unemployment and economic stress continue to take a back seat to concern for detainees two years ago.

Just in case you are keeping score;

Canadian Citizens: No Support at All
Foreign Nationals: Full Force Effort

Nice to know my tax dollars are going to a good cause.. we would hate to waste them on needy Canadians.