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COMMENTARY: Bell Canada has a problem


AT CIRA, WE BELIEVE Canadians have a right to a safe, reliable, and open internet—but we also believe in staying within the boundaries of the law.Bell Canada has a problem. Some Canadians are infringing on Bell’s rights by accessing pirated content online. If Bell believes this is happening it has the right to pursue legal action. I am fine with this. However, Bell is offside in seeking the power of the state (and Canadian tax dollars) to help solve their problems. Unfortunately, this is exactly what they are proposing.In the pressured environment of NAFTA negotiations, Bell requested a new administrative...