During the Senate debate over Bill C-59, a Conservative Senator was asked this week whether the government has any intention of putting other copyright infringement activities under the Criminal Code. Senator Janis G. Johnson responded no.
Government Says No Further Copyright Reform in the Criminal Code
June 23, 2007
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I wouldn’t take that to the bank if it came from a Minister, let alone from a Senator.
Bill C-59
American, scrum assholes, crying foul play.
HELL WITH MPAA, ANTI-PIRACY PRICKS!
P2P HERE TO LIVE. STOP CRYING YOU BUNCH
FAGIT AMERICANS
Bill C-59
American, scum assholes, crying foul play.
HELL WITH MPAA, ANTI-PIRACY PRICKS!
P2P HERE TO LIVE. STOP CRYING YOU BUNCH
FAGIT AMERICANS