Whoa--don't forget that laws are NOT the same all around the world, and forum chats are not authoritative!
--currently looks like our judges have agreed that downloading copyrighted music for personal use is legal in Canada (we pay a levy on blank media).
--uploading might also be legal if there is not intent to be a distributer.
--for now, that is. We're awaiting a CRIA appeal, a new government, and WIPO ratification.
see
http://www.canfli.org/index.php for more