Streaming from new HD Camcorder through 2010 MAcBook Pro

I just bought a new MacBook Pro (late 2010) and a new HD camcorder (Canon Vixia HF M40). I also have high speed broadband, so the Internet connection is very fast. My question is:
How do I connect the camcorder to the Mac in order to stream and/or upload live videos to the web? Do I need specific software and/or other hardware?
Thanks a bunch!

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        Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
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