Must Reads

• Fox News On ACTA

  As public concern over the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement mounts, even Fox News has taken an interest.

  Nov.13/09Comments (2)

• ACTA Q&A With the Washington Post

  Cecilia Kang of the Washington Post has posted a q & a we conducted yesterday on ACTA and the key concerns associated with the draft agreement. Nov.12/09Comments (0)

• "ACTA Shall Be Concluded in 2010"

  The ACTA negotiating countries have released a joint statement on the key issues under discussion.  The document, which is presumably an attempt at transparency, is consistent with the various leaks regarding the content of the treaty, including the treaty structure, a de minimus provision, and the Internet provisions such as ISP liability and anti-circumvention legislation.  The document notably states the negotiations "shall be concluded in 2010." Nov.12/09Comments (3)

• NZ and Australian ACTA Criticism Mounts

  Criticism of ACTA in Australia and New Zealand continues to mount with a steady stream of articles complaining that assurances that ACTA would be limited to commercial piracy "are turning to dust." Nov.11/09Comments (0)

• ESA Applauds RCMP IP Enforcement Work

  The Entertainment Software Association has applauded the RCMP for its work in targeting infringing activities at the Pacific Mall, just north of Toronto.  The actions come despite repeated unfounded claims that Canada is a "piracy haven." Nov.11/09Comments (1)

• This Magazine on Legalizing Music File Sharing

  This Magazine has a feature story on legalizing music file sharing, with particular focus on the SAC proposal. Nov.11/09Comments (4)

• Clement Conducts "Pre-Cabinet Review" of Globalive Decision

  The Globe reports that Industry Minister Tony Clement has sent a letter to the telecom industry asking for comments by November 18th on the CRTC's Globalive decision. The request is described as a "pre-cabinet review" of the issue. Nov.10/09Comments (1)

• Public Knowledge & KEI Public Letter on ACTA

  Public Knowledge and KEI have released a public letter expressing concern with the substance of ACTA. Nov.10/09Comments (0)

• CBC's As It Happens on ACTA

  Earlier tonight I appeared on CBC's As It Happens to discuss ACTA. An MP3 version of the interview is available. Nov.06/09Comments (3)

• Comparing Canadian iPhone Costs

  The Financial Post has a good comparison of iPhone costs among the three Canadian carriers.  The bottom line?  Virtually no difference in price for most users. Nov.06/09Comments (2)