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Wednesday October 15, 2008 |
While copyright reform is unlikely to emerge as a top legislative priority in the current economic environment, there is little doubt that the Conservative minority government will return to the issue (whether Jim Prentice leads that charge as Industry Minister or shifts to Foreign Affairs is a separate matter). With that in mind, having Members of Parliament who will speak out on the need for a balanced approach to copyright that preserves user rights is essential. Coming out of last night's election, 34 candidates who supported the copyright pledge during the campaign were elected - 11 Liberals and 23 New Democrats, covering 8 of 10 provinces (only NB and Saskatchewan do not have a copyright MP). In some ridings - particularly Edmonton-Strathcona where Conservative Rahim Jaffer lost to the NDP's Linda Duncan - it is certainly possible that copyright swung enough votes to help make the difference.
Looking ahead, the tens of thousands of Canadians who support fair copyright will look to build on this solid base of support so that fair copyright receives wide support in Parliament. The New Copyright MPs:
- Carolyn Bennett, Liberal MP, St. Paul’s, ON
- Ujjal Dosanjh, Liberal MP, Vancouver South, BC
- Glen Pearson, Liberal MP, London North Centre, ON
- Joyce Murray, Liberal MP, Vancouver Quadra, BC
- Marlene Jennings, Liberal MP, NDG-Lachine, QC
- Paul Szabo. Liberal MP, Mississauga South, ON
- Gerard Kennedy, Liberal MP, Parkdale-High Park, ON
- Frank Valeriote, Liberal MP, Guelph, ON
- Shawn Murphy, Liberal MP, Charlottetown, PE
- Mike Savage, Liberal MP, Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, NS
- Bonnie Crombie, Liberal MP, Mississauga Streetsville, ON
- Charlie Angus, New Democrat MP, Timmins-James Bay, ON
- Olivia Chow, New Democrat MP, Trinity-Spadina, ON
- Libby Davies, New Democrat MP, Vancouver East, BC
- Bill Siksay, New Democrat MP, Burnaby-Douglas, BC
- Dawn Black, New Democract MP, New Westminster–Coquitlam, BC
- Irene Mathyssen, New Democrat MP, London-Fanshawe, ON
- Wayne Marston, New Democrat MP, Hamilton East - Stoney Creek, ON
- Jean Crowder, New Democrat MP, Nanaimo–Cowichan, BC
- Denise Savoie, New Democrat MP, Victoria, BC
- Judy Wasylycia-Leis, New Democrat MP, Winnipeg North, MB
- Pat Martin, New Democrat MP, Winnipeg Centre, MB
- Alex Atamanenko, New Democrat MP, BC Southern Interior, BC
- Paul Dewar, New Democrat MP, Ottawa Centre, ON
- Chris Charlton, New Democrat MP, Hamilton Mountain, ON
- John Rafferty, New Democrat MP, Thunder Bay Rainy River, ON
- Niki Ashton, New Democrat MP, Churchill, MB
- Don Davies, New Democrat MP, Vancouver Kingsway, BC
- Jack Harris, New Democrat MP, St. John's East, NF
- Megan Leslie, New Democrat MP, Halifax, NS
- Bruce Hyer, New Democrat MP, Thunder Bay Superior North, ON
- Carol Hughes, New Democrat MP, Algoma Manitoulin Kapuskasing, ON
- Linda Duncan, New Democrat MP, Edmonton Strathcona, AB
- Malcolm Allen, New Democrat MP, Welland, ON
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Friday October 10, 2008 |
With the election just a few days away, interest in the copyright pledge continues to grow with 30 more Liberal and NDP candidates on board. This latest update includes prominent MPs such as the Liberal's Marlene Jennings and the NDP's Paul Dewer. Earlier supporters can be found here, here, and here. There are still no Conservative supporters. The newest additions include:
- Marlene Jennings, Liberal MP, NDG-Lachine, QC
- Bonnie Brown, Liberal MP, Oakville, ON
- Sue Barnes, Liberal MP, London West, ON
- Bonnie Crombie, Liberal candidate, Mississauga Streetsville, ON
- Greg Nyholt, Liberal candidate, Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK
- Drew Adamick, Liberal candidate, Cariboo--Prince George, BC
- Dan Olson, Liberal candidate, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Mission, BC
- Nathalie Goguen, Liberal candidate, Sherbrooke, QC
- Alexandra Mendes, Liberal candidate, Brossard – La Prarie, QC
- David Remington, Liberal candidate, Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox, ON
- Robert Friesen, Liberal candidate, Charleswood - St. James – Assiniboia, MB
- Rebecca Finch, Liberal candidate, Dufferin-Caledon, ON
- Alex Atamanenko, New Democrat MP, BC Southern Interior, BC
- Paul Dewer, New Democrat MP, Ottawa Centre, ON
- Chris Charlton, New Democrat MP, Hamilton Mountain, ON
- Fred Kress, New Democrat candidate, Regina-Lumsden-Lake Centre, SK
- Sania Khan, New Democrat candidate, Scarborough–Guildwood, ON
- David Laird, New Democrat candidate, Burlington, ON
- Mike Bocking, New Democrat candidate, Pitt Meadows–Maple Ridge–Mission, BC
- Don Davies, New Democrat candidate, Vancouver Kingsway, BC
- Marlene Rivier, New Democrat candidate, Ottawa West-Nepean, ON
- Megan Leslie, New Democrat candidate, Halifax, NS
- John Bouché, New Democrat candidate, Brandon-Souris, MB
- Mark Sandilands, New Democrat candidate, Lethbridge, AB
- Patricia Cordner, New Democrat candidate, Selkirk-Interlake, MB
- Matt Schaubroeck, New Democrat candidate, Saint Boniface, MB
- Katy Austin, New Democrat candidate, Simcoe Grey, ON
- Jack Harris, New Democrat candidate, St. John's East, NF
- Betty Bekkering, New Democrat candidate, Prince George - Peace River, BC
- Jesse Travis, New Democrat candidate, Fredericton, NB
A complete list will be posted on the weekend. Slashdot, Digg, Del.icio.us, Newsfeeder, Reddit, StumbleUpon, TwitterTagsShareFriday October 10, 2008 |
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Wednesday October 08, 2008 |
While the Conservative decision to include the re-introduction of C-61 in its platform makes it unlikely that many (or any) of its candidates will support the copyright pledge, interest from Liberal and New Democrat candidates continues to grow (the Green party already committed as a party). In addition to the previously announced commitments (here and here), the following additional candidates have indicated their support:
- Glen Pearson, Liberal MP, London North Centre, ON
- Joyce Murray, Liberal MP, Vancouver Quadra, BC
- Dana L. Miller, Liberal candidate, Delta-Richmond East, BC
- Richard Pesik, Liberal candidate, Nanaimo-Alberni, BC
- Patricia Zipchen, Liberal candidate, Saskatoon-Wanuskewin, SK
- Tim Jones, Liberal candidate, Newmarket-Aurora, ON
- Denis Sabourin, Liberal candidate, Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry, ON
- Judy Wasylycia-Leis, New Democrat MP, Winnipeg North, MB
- Catherine Bell, New Democrat MP, Vancouver North, BC
- Pat Martin, New Democrat MP, Winnipeg Centre, MB
- Andy Bruziewicz, New Democrat candidate, Sarnia-Lambton, ON
- Matt Turner, New Democrat candidate, Mississauga South, ON
- Hijal De Sarker, New Democrat candidate, Ottawa South, ON
- Ryan Dolby, New Democrat candidate, Elgin/Middlesex/London, ON
- Rachel Heinrichs, New Democrat candidate, Winnipeg South Centre, MB
- Peter Deslauriers, New Democrat candidate, NDG-Lachine, QC
- Stuart Somerville, New Democrat candidate, Red Deer, AB
- Chris Durrant, New Democrat candidate, Beausejour, QC
- Alice Finnamore, New Democrat candidate, Tobique-Mactaquac, NB
- Ray Martin, New Democrat candidate, Edmonton East, AB
- Paul Arbour, New Democrat candidate, Carleton- Mississippi Mills, ON
- Zoe Royer, New Democrat candidate, Port Moody - Westwood - Port Coquitlam, BC
- Rob Moir, New Democrat candidate, Fundy Royal, NB
- Brian Van Tilborg, New Democrat candidate, Brant, ON
- Malcolm Allen, New Democrat candidate, Welland
- Jennifer Burgis. New Democrat candidate, Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca, BC
- Ross Martin, New Democrat candidate, Provencher, MB
- Daniel Breton, New Democrat candidate, Jeanne-Le Ber, QC
- Ann Chambers, New Democrat candidate, Vancouver South, BC
- Linda Duncan, New Democrat candidate, Edmonton Strathcona, AB
I will continue to update and will publish a complete list closer to election day. Slashdot, Digg, Del.icio.us, Newsfeeder, Reddit, StumbleUpon, TwitterTagsShareWednesday October 08, 2008 |
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Monday October 06, 2008 |
Since Thursday's posting highlighting copyright pledge support from the Green Party and eight prominent NDP MPs and candidates, interest in the pledge has continued to grow. An increasing number of Liberal MPs and candidates have indicated their support, joined by many more NDP MPs and candidates. In addition to the names listed last week, as of Monday morning, copyright pledge supporters now include:
- Ken Boshcoff, Liberal MP, Thunder Bay-Rainy River, ON
- Paul Szabo. Liberal MP, Mississauga South, ON
- Gord Zeilstra, Liberal candidate, Cambridge, ON
- Calvin Johnston, Liberal candidate, Palliser, SK
- Arlene MacFarlane-VanderBeek, Liberal candidate, Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale, ON
- Heather Carter, Liberal candidate, Niagara West – Glanbrook, ON
- Suzanne van Bommel, Liberal candidate, Elgin-Middlesex-London, ON
- Jamie McGarvey, Liberal candidate, Parry Sound-Muskoka, ON
- Carolyn Scott, Liberal candidate, Sackville Eastern Shore
- Sharon L. Howe, Liberal candidate, Crowfoot, AB
- Marcelle Marion, Liberal candidate, Winnipeg North, MB
- David Orchard, Liberal candidate, Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River, SK
- Frank Valeriote, Liberal candidate, Guelph, ON
- Greg McClinchey, Liberal candidate, Huron-Bruce, ON
- Ted Klassen, Liberal candidate, Portage-Lisgar, MB
- Bill Siksay, New Democrat MP, Burnaby-Douglas, BC
- Dawn Black, New Democract MP, New Westminster–Coquitlam, BC
- Irene Mathyssen, New Democrat MP, London-Fanshawe, ON
- Peggy Nash, New Democrat MP, Parkdale High Park, ON
- Wayne Marston, New Democrat MP, Hamilton East - Stoney Creek, ON
- Jean Crowder, New Democrat MP, Nanaimo–Cowichan, BC
- Denise Savoie, New Democrat MP, Victoria, BC
- David Caplan, New Democrat candidate, Vancouver Quadra, BC
- Vinay Dey, New Democrat candidate, Calgary East, AB
- Dave Burkhart, New Democrat candidate, Edmonton-St. Albert, AB
- Michael Charrois, New Democrat candidate, North Vancouver, BC
- Stephen Moore, New Democrat candidate, Wascana, SK
- Mike Avery, New Democrat candidate, Cardigan, PEI
- Brian Morin, New Democrat candidate, Desnethé–Missinippi–Churchill River, SK
- Catherine Bell, New Democrat candidate,Vancouver Island North, BC
- Mohamed Alli, New Democrat candidate , Portage–Lisgar, MB
- Mike Seaward, New Democrat candidate, Newmarket-Aurora, ON
- Mike Sullivan, New Democrat candidate, York South-Weston, ON
- Pierre Ducasse, New Democrat candidate, Hull-Aylmer, QC
- Eric Gillespie, New Democrat candidate, Niagara Falls, ON
- Sue McSheffrey, New Democrat candidate, Renfrew Nipissing Pembroke
- Gabriel Biron, New Democrat candidate, Lévis–Bellechasse, QC
- Doug Ottenbreit, New Democrat candidate, Yorkton–Melville, SK
- Jash Puniya, New Democrat candidate, Bramalea-Gore-Malton, ON
- Nicolas Thibodeau, New Democrat candidate, Mont-Royal, QC
- Justin Chatwin, New Democrat candidate, Eglinton-Lawrence, ON
- George Addison, New Democrat candidate, St. Catharines, ON
- Darlene Jalbert, New Democrat candidate, Stormont--Dundas--South Glengarry, ON
- Carol Hughes, New Democrat candidate, Algoma Manitoulin Kapuskasing, ON
- Jo-Anne Boulding, New Democrat candidate, Parry Sound Muskoka, ON
- Max Lombardi, New Democrat candidate, Cambridge, ON
- Wess Dowsett. New Democrat candidate, Richmond Hill, ON
- Ross Eadie, New Democrat candidate, Kildonan-St. Paul, MB
- John Rafferty, New Democrat candidate, Thunder Bay Rainy River, ON
- Jill McIllwraith, New Democrat candidate, Bruce-Grey, ON
I will continue to post updates throughout the week, with a complete list just prior to election day. If your local candidates are not on this list, there is still time to ensure that they speak out on fair copyright. Slashdot, Digg, Del.icio.us, Newsfeeder, Reddit, StumbleUpon, TwitterTagsShareMonday October 06, 2008 |
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