Canwest News reports this morning that the Conservatives will introduce anti-camcording legislation this spring with the hope of moving the bill quickly through the Parliamentary process. Given the recent statements from MPs from all parties this comes as no surprise, though it is still remarkable to see the power of […]
Archive for May, 2007
Facebook in Action
Further to my column on Facebook this week (including the new BBC version), a reader points to EcoFraud, a very sophisticated environmental activism site that the uses Facebook as the first step of action (thanks Ian).
Canadian Heritage Says Copyright Reform is Coming
The CBC is reporting that the Canadian Heritage 2007-08 Plans and Priorities commits to copyright reform. Indeed, the document indicates that "the Department in coordination with Industry Canada, is preparing to amend the Copyright Act in order to allow Canada to implement the provisions of the two most recent World […]
The Globe on Camcording
Others have noted the Globe and Mail's one-sided coverage of the camcording story, however, there is one paragraph in today's story that requires an additional comment. In its front page story, the Globe reports: Canada – particularly Montreal – is known as one of the world's worst offenders for piracy, […]
Pre-texting Bill Passes in the House of Commons
Private members bills rarely become law, so it is particularly nice to see Bill C-299, a bill introduced by Conservative MP James Rajotte, receive third reading in the House of Commons. The bill, which adds pre-text provisions to the Criminal Code, is a response to the infamous Maclean's article that […]
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