‘The new Canadian Digital Copyright Act that was introduced last week as new federal Canadian legislation has started a huge firestorm of controversy.

Fingerprints On Canadian Version Of Bill From Uncle Sam

Ottawa-The new Canadian Digital Copyright Act that was introduced last week as new federal Canadian legislation has started a huge firestorm of controversy.

At issue is whether the bill is truly Canadian in origins, or whether it is simply a clone of the United Stated Digital Copyright bill.

Many in Canada are furious about the new proposed bill, and point to different provisions that are draconian, and smack of a “police state” approach to copyright infringement.

The public has been vocal over the last year about its different concerns regarding a Canadian Copyright bill, but despite their input the product of Federal Industry Minister Jim Prentice’s new copyright plan smack of a fulfillment of some of the Canadian publics worst nightmares.

The pressure of the United States on Copyright issues in the last several years has been intense, and it certainly is reflected in the tone and issues that are featured in the new bill.

The biggest problem is that it is nearly identical in many ways to the United States Bill.

Many both in government and the private sector in Canada are simply amazed that such a thing could happen, considering the amount and the level of public involvement and comment.