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Canada To Launch Anti-Spam Task Force

The National Post reports that the Canadian government plans to launch as task force to address spam. Professor Geist comments on the need for more aggressive enforcement actions against Canadian-based spamming organizations. see: Government Task Force To Launch Attack on Spam also see: BC Order

April 13, 2004 — Comments are Disabled — News

Canada Still Awaits Anti-Spam Policy

Professor Geist comments in an Ottawa Citizen story on the state of anti-spam legislation in Canada, noting that better enforcement of existing laws are needed to make a dent in the spam problem. see: This Old Spam also see: Bangoura v. Washington Post

March 9, 2004 — Comments are Disabled — News

Untouchable? A Canadian Perspective on the Anti-Spam Battle Working Paper (2004)

January 1, 2004 — Comments are Disabled — Reports

U.S. Senate Passes Anti-Spam Legislation

Professor Geist appeared on CBC Newsworld to discuss anti-spam legislative activity. While recent focus has centred on U.S. anti-spam legislation, Professor Geist noted some of the Canadian legal tools that can be used to combat spam. see: CBC Interview also see: Canadian Privacy Law Review Information

November 26, 2003 — Comments are Disabled — Audio

Spam Policy Again in the Spotlight

Professor Geist spent thirty minutes on the national radio program Rutherford discussing anti-spam legislation and potential Canadian solutions. see: Rutherford Show also see: Knight v. Hutchinson decision here

October 1, 2003 — Comments are Disabled — Audio