The Government of Manitoba’s Consumer Protection Office has launched a consultation on consumer cellphone contracts that includes questions on locked phones, early termination of service, and disclosure issues.
Archive for December, 2010
IP on Pharma Could be Main CETA Stumbling Block
John Ivison of the National Post reports that Canada and the EU are moving closer to a trade agreement, but that EU demands to extend IP protection for pharmaceuticals – a move that would cost Canadians millions – is viewed as a major stumbling block.
Apple iBookstore Granted Investment Canada Act Approval
The Government has announced that Apple Canada has been granted approval under the Investment Canada Act to establish iBookstore Canada.
Japan Moves Closer to Fair Use
Add Japan to the list of countries seemingly ready to move to a system that includes fair use. Reports indicate that a government advisory panel has approved “a plan to tolerate the unlicensed use of copyrighted works unless the use unduly infringes on the interest of the copyright holder.”
Clearing Up the Copyright Confusion: Fair Dealing and Bill C-32
Given the recent discussion, this lengthy post [also available as a PDF] seeks to clear up the confusion with an opening basic introduction to fair dealing and the proposed reforms followed by answers to many of the questions that have been raised over the past few months (a similar review of the digital lock rules can be found here [PDF]).
Bill C-32 and Fair Dealing – The Basics