The Copyright Pledge - 2008 Election Edition |
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Friday September 26, 2008
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Unlike the 2006 election campaign, when copyright reform issues generated political attention in the Toronto riding of Parkdale-High Park, the current campaign has featured local discussions (here, here, here) but has yet to find its "copyright moment." That is not to say that copyright has been entirely absent - copyright concerns have arisen in the context of political advertising with claims of Conservative copyright infringement serving as a useful reminder of the restrictions under the current law. Moreover, the absence of copyright discussion from the red-hot culture funding fight demonstrates how little political payoff there is for unbalanced copyright reform as the same groups that applauded C-61 are now among the Conservatives' fiercest critics (ACTRA - before, after; CIRPA - before, after). Update: My initial posting asked parties (not candidates) to "sign on to" the pledge. As noted in the comments, a candidate cannot legally "sign a written document" that would incorporate the pledge. Of course, no one is asking either parties or candidates to sign anything. In the same manner that parties have promised to increase arts funding or introduce anti-spam legislation, they can certainly commit to the copyright approach described above. Update II: In response to several requests, a French language version of the pledge: Vous engagerez-vous dans une approche équilibrée de la réforme sur le droit d'auteur qui reflète les opinions de tous les Canadiens et Canadiennes en promettant: Comments (12)
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ummm ya I thought this pledge was a great idea.. however I have just been informed: it is illegal for candidates to sign a pledge. Section 550 of the Election Act states: "No candidate shall sign a written document presented by way of demand or claim made on him or her by any person or association of persons, between the issue of a writ and polling day, if the document requires the candidate to follow a course of action that will prevent him or her from excercising freedom of action in Parliament, if elected, or to resign as a member if called on to do so by any person or associated persons" soo only ask them to "agree" to it not sign anything |
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I\\m wondering again... Last time we had an election, majority or minority, immediately after the Conservatives won, they made sure to pass as many legislations as possible, many that were not unanimous. Now with this election, there are many contested bills in study, including C-61. I wouldn't be so surprised they want to do exactly the same with all these C-61, C-484 and C-10. Let say we have another minority, imagine the first day they can enact such legislation, they are sending all these as votes of confidence... at that point, who would start another political campaign? That would certainly explain the unexpected election. That way, instead being demolished on these important topics by the opposition and sent into election immediately, they get their mandate back, and then leave the bad press to the opponents. It would explain why they were in a hurry to finalize these bills, then take a pause, then call a new election. This is why I am not hoping for the best on such pledge. I totally agree the 3rd point should be mandatory. I do believe large associations have their words to say, but on such level, everyone would be affected. More importantly, right now, most people in Canada would have done something illegal on that bill at least once in the past years, meaning they could potentially be arrested. That's what I call a lot of implication. (Sorry if my thoughts are blurry this morning, way too many things to think, and going to work in 5 minutes ;) ) |
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... The Conservatives look set to win a majority. As their candidates aren't even allowed to appear in public, never mind speak to anyone, my guess is C-61 will be reintroduced, probably with a few small fixes, and no major changes. |
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What a dumb law that protects big partie So who made the dumb law that says they can't sign a pledge and who do we fire for that. Sounds a might bit undemocratic and it would be something that people could hold a candidate too. Something that might make the democracy work instead of that FOLLOW the LEADER mentality THAT HAS GOT US HERE. |
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Conservatives Continue SLIDE in the poll to the noob above the neo cons are not looking even close ot a majority more like they have been slowly sliding poll after poll repeat after me SLIDING everyone knows they only care about alberta ( whose not traffic shaped????? ) uh huh. |
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Fluff This pledge is fluff, it has no meat, few specifics. The language is so vague that it would be meaningless... Jim Prentice could take this pledge and stand up and tell you that his bill lives up to it. Sorry, I just don't see the point. |
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2008 election copyright pledge Hi Michael, I'm a big fan of your work, and I enthusiatically endorse and commit to your Copyright Pledge - 2008 Edition. I would be honoured to see my name added to the roll call of supporters on your blog. Keep up the great work, and all the best Michael, David P.S. You can phone me at 604-999-5341 to confirm my identity if you consider it advisable. |
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