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Archive for January 7th, 2008
Copyright Reform Op-Eds From Coast to Coast
There are two very important op-eds today on copyright reform in the Canadian media. Charles Moore, a freelance writer from Nova Scotia, argues in the Moncton Times and Transcript that the "Government is Wrong-Headed on Copyright." The article characterizes the DMCA as "one of the most regressive pieces of legislation […]
Copyright Reform Op-Eds From Coast to Coast
There are two very important op-eds today on copyright reform in the Canadian media. Charles Moore, a freelance writer from Nova Scotia, argues in the Moncton Times and Transcript that the "Government is Wrong-Headed on Copyright." The article characterizes the DMCA as "one of the most regressive pieces of legislation […]
Bulte’s Back
The Toronto Star is reporting that Sam Bulte, who lost her seat in the last election in Parkdale-High Park amidst concern about copyright and fundraising from copyright lobby groups, has entered the race to replace John Godfrey in Don Valley West. Bulte supported Michael Ignatieff in the last Liberal leadership […]
Mainstream Media Picks Up Where It Left Off on Copyright
Those that thought that interest in the copyright reform issue would disappear after the holidays have been in for quite a surprise. The year ended with television coverage on the Hour and front page coverage of copyright in the Globe and Mail ("Ottawa Accused of Caving in to Hollywood on […]

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