The Calgary Herald and Windsor Star both have published lead editorials opposing the extension of the private copying levy to devices such as iPods.
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Van Loan: Canada Supports Release of the ACTA Text
A spokesperson for International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan has confirmed yet again the Canadian position on ACTA: "Canada supports the release of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement text at the earliest possible opportunity. Canada cannot release the negotiating text until there is consensus to do so among the [ACTA] partners."
CFS Expresses Support For Fair Dealing Motion
The Canadian Federation of Students has issued a release expressing its support for NDP MP Charlie Angus' motion on flexible fair dealing.
Court Issues Jail Sentence for Movie Piracy
A Montreal man has been sentenced to 2 1/2 months in jail for unauthorized recording and distribution of movies.
Debating Amazon and Canadian Culture Laws
Yesterday I appeared on CBC Radio’s Q to debate the issue of Amazon and its plan to establish a distribution centre in Canada. This podcast is no longer available online.
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