During the Senate debate over Bill C-59, a Conservative Senator was asked this week whether the government has any intention of putting other copyright infringement activities under the Criminal Code. Senator Janis G. Johnson responded no.
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Ontario Police Arrest Man for War Driving
Ontario police have arrested a 25 year old man under Section 326 of the Criminal Code which covers theft of communications. The alleged crime? Theft of Internet connectivity by unauthorized access to a wireless network.
Busy Internet Week at the SCC
Yesterday I noted that the Supreme Court of Canada will release its decision on whether it will hear the private copying appeal on Thursday. Today comes news that on Friday the SCC will issue its decision in R. v. Hamilton. The case involves the counselling of crime provision in the […]
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