The “Age Verification” madness is not limited to the United States of America; Canada is now trying to get in the game. Bill S-209 makes it illegal to share or provide naughty pics or videos unless you use age verification services (or are engaging in “education” or “art”).
This puts the burden on providers of “Internet access, Internet content hosting or electronic mail.” They don’t like the financial burdens that would bring, which is why they would like the burden be placed on Operating Systems.
But you don’t (allegedly) view naughty pictures and videos online, so why would digital panopicon effect you? It would if the Canadian government decides to spy on you for whatever reason they want. Bill C-22 appears to have some rather “Big Brother” aspects…
🚨 CONFIRMED: Bill C-22 is far more than just handing over your IP and contact info like Minister “Gun Grab Gary” claimed.
He can secretly order your devices' microphones to be activated to remotely eavesdrop inside your home — on mere “reasonable grounds to suspect.” pic.twitter.com/JfZydkR0kG
— Wiretap Media (@WiretapMediaCa) May 8, 2026
Orwell’s “1984” was not supposed to be a “how to” guide…
S-209 can be read here, or below as of writing:
Canada S-209 (2016) by ThePoliticalHat
S-209 can be read here, or below as of writing:
