Archive for October 19th, 2010

Angus Tables Motion in Support of Open Source Software

NDP MP Charlie Angus has tabled a motion before the House of Commons focusing on the need for the government to support open source software, particularly through public tendering processes.  The motion (M-587) states: That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) support open source information and […]

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October 19, 2010 16 comments News

Bloc MP Seeking Canadian Hearings on ACTA

Bloc MP Carole Lavallée has sent a notion of motion to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage calling for hearings on Canada’s role at the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement negotiations.  The motion states: That pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) the Committee on Canadian Heritage invite the Minister of Canadian Heritage and […]

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October 19, 2010 2 comments News