here's the actual michael geist entry that the opening quote refers to.
Michael Geist - The Canadian DMCA: Check the Fine Print
it's too early for me to really make comments on this thing yet. i have yet to read the proposed legislation (bill C-61) for myself so i can't really comment yet. from the sound of things it's a preliminary bill that is getting it's first reading (and reaming) in the commons (it was only introduced thursday).
i do believe something has to be done to protect copyright holders, but i also believe something has to be done to protect consumers who want to use their media and technology to their fullest potential (that does not mean modding and downloading everything).