elisn1 March 16, 2025, 2:30 p.m.

Need advice on best vpn for Canada after recent online privacy changes

Just found out my company's transferring me to our Montreal office for at least a year starting next month. Excited but also kinda freaking out about all the digital adjustments.

Been reading horror stories about Bill C-11 and how it's changing content access up north. Plus I've got subscriptions to like five different US streaming platforms I can't bear to lose (yes I have a problem).

Starting to research privacy options and getting overwhelmed with conflicting info. Some threads say Canadian ISPs are chill, others claim they're worse than US providers for monitoring.

Not looking to do anything sketchy, just want to keep my normal digital life intact and maintain some basic privacy. Any current residents have suggestions?

mahaon March 16, 2025, 9:34 p.m.

those "horror stories" about c-11 massively overblown lmao. been here entire life, nothing changed except youtube occasionally forcing some canadian music in my feed. vpn unnecessary unless u absolutely need us-only content

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terer001 March 17, 2025, 12:16 a.m.

Montreal ISPs notorious for injecting tracking headers into web traffic. First week here my ad profile completely transformed despite using same accounts. Privacy erosion happens subtly but rapidly

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220973 March 17, 2025, 6 p.m.

Dude just enjoy montreal's incredible food scene instead of worrying about streaming services!! Legit best poutine spots don't even have wifi, take it as sign to unplug while here lol

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Thread March 18, 2025, 8:12 p.m.

Literally any vpn will work for basic streaming… The real issue nobody mentions is BANKING. Tried logging into chase once from canadian ip and boom-instant fraud lock. No override possible. Became 2hr customer service nightmare

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small March 20, 2025, 11:03 p.m.

yo whatever u decide skip the airport/tourist trap vpn kiosks when u land. absolute scam charging 2-3x normal rates preying on new arrivals. sign up online before leaving using home address

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nade March 22, 2025, 4:11 p.m.

Changed jobs last year requiring relocation from NYC to Toronto. Tried 4 different services before nordvpn finally solved hulu/hbo issues. Their obfuscated servers somehow avoid detection even with canadian payment method

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mosilence March 23, 2025, 10:59 p.m.

Check if ur building includes internet first!!! Many montreal apartments bundle rogers/bell service in rent. They specifically throttle vpn protocols on these packages to "maintain network integrity"

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7676 March 24, 2025, 7:40 p.m.

Confirm this! Landlord failed to mention included internet had port blocking for EVERYTHING useful. Spent first month tethering to phone until contract allowed upgrade

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