Quebec bill would force Internet firms to block access to online gaming sites

rotoblobule writes: In order to help Loto-Québec fight against illegal gaming site, the Québec government is currently passing bill 74, which will impose mandatory banning by internet providers of a list of online gaming sites. Stories about this are provided in french and english. Here is the relevant excerpt from the bill itself: "To monitor online gambling, the Consumer Protection Act is amended to require Internet service providers to block access to illegal gambling sites entered on a list drawn up by the Société des loteries du Québec, which must report to the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux if service providers fail to comply with the Act. The Régie will be responsible for informing service providers of their non-compliance, and the president and chief executive officer of the Société or a person the latter designates is granted investigation powers to ensure compliance."