Work the work!

I have shied away from any "political" action against Clipper because I am unsure how a Canadian can help...

Preempt government restrictions by fighting for the explicit right to strong cryptography. Point out how those foolish folks south are going to screw themselves over by government mandated cryptography. One of the arguments that is being made in this country against the wiretap chip is that it will harm overseas business. In Canada you can turn this around and show what a great economic boon you have available. You can point out that the US has abandoned their foreign markets in secure communications, which will, of course, be the only kind of communications of the future. Get Northern Telecom on your side. Eric