Re: Canada is in the free world?!?
> I was just poking around and found a nifty page that explores Canada's
> policy on strong cryptographic software.
> http://insight.mcmaster.ca/org/efc/pages/doc/crypto-export.html
>
> It seem from reading this page that software that does not originate from
> the US (ie all of the crypt software in non-US) can be legally exported
> from Canada! Furthermore all crypt software developed within Canada can be
> exported. All of this is without permit or license.
>
> Does this mean that .ca's can setup a mirror of non-US? Furthermore does
> this mean a .ca can maintain and develop non-US software like gpg?
>
While I believe this is currently the case, there is currently legislation
in the works that will give Canada an extremely restrictive cryptography export
policy like the US. Unfortunately, I don't remember where I read about this.
Jay Treacy
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