Professor Geist comments on news that the Canadian Copyright Board will issue its decision on the levy on blank media as part of the private copying exemption later this week. Professor Geist notes that however the Board seeks to strike the balance, all stakeholders are likely to be unhappy. see: Copyright Board May Slap Levy on Digital Music Players also see: Africa's Media Gears Up For Information Society Summit
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December 11, 2003
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