The Canadian Consumer Initiative brings together four of Canada’s largest consumer advocacy groups: the Consumers Council of Canada, Option consommateurs, the Public Interest Advocacy Centre and Union des consommateurs. Their comments on Bill C-32 included: The legislation’s protection of digital locks will be detrimental to Canadian consumers and eliminate many […]
Archive for October, 2011
(Un)Lawful Access
UnLawful access is a great new project focused on the implications of the government’s forthcoming lawful access legislation. I was pleased to participate in a terrific video on lawful access that includes Andrew Clement, David Fewer, David Lyon, David Murakami Wood, Dwayne Winseck, Ian Kerr, Natalie Des Rosiers, and Ron […]
The Daily Digital Lock Dissenter, Day 1: The Provincial Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired
With the introduction of Bill C-11 last week, the government plans to move swiftly to pass its copyright reform bill, including restrictive digital lock rules that have been roundly criticized by many consumer, education, and business groups from across the country. As the bill winds its way through the legislative […]
Canada Signs ACTA: What Comes Next
The signing of the agreement does not mean the agreement is enforceable yet. ACTA stipulates that it takes effect when six countries have deposited instruments of ratification, acceptance, or approval. In other words, most countries must still ratify the agreement (much like the WIPO Internet treaties, signing indicates general approval of an agreement but being bound by the terms requires ratification).
How C-11 Will Affect Users of Digital Content
CBC.ca features an excellent article that examines the impact of Bill C-11 on a wide range of digital issues.