Disenshittification Nation
9 days ago
- #Tech Policy
- #National Security
- #Digital Rights
- Canada can defend itself from Trump and build a better internet by repealing Bill C-11, which currently bans circumvention of digital locks.
- Repealing Bill C-11 would allow Canadian entrepreneurs to create tools for jailbreaking devices, leading to potential billions in revenue from disenshittifying US tech products.
- Legalizing circumvention could enable Canada to offer alternatives to monopolistic app stores, reducing the 30% app tax imposed by companies like Apple.
- Canada could also lead in creating open, auditable firmware for devices, enhancing national security by reducing dependence on US tech giants vulnerable to political interference.
- The plan would empower consumers by allowing repairs, reducing costs for items like printer ink and car diagnostics, and reviving technologies like the VCR for digital content.