Archive for October, 2008

Parties’ Digital Policy Scorecard Heading Into Election Day

Appeared in the Toronto Star on October 14, 2008 as Which Party is Ahead on the Digital Scorecard? Appeared in the Ottawa Citizen on October 14, 2008 as Parties' Digital Policy Scorecard Heading Into Election Day As the national election campaign launched five weeks ago, I wrote that "the election […]

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October 14, 2008 1 comment Columns Archive

Search Engine on Copyright in the Election

CBC's Search Engine's latest podcast includes an interview with me and discussion about copyright in the election.

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October 13, 2008 Comments are Disabled News

The Copyright Candidates

Just over two weeks ago, I posted a 2008 election copyright pledge that sought commitments to respect both creator and consumer rights, to guard against weakening user rights, and to fully consult on future reforms.  The reaction has been absolutely terrific.  The Green Party joined as a party, noting that […]

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October 12, 2008 12 comments News

Copyright Pledge Continues to Grow With 30 More Liberal and NDP Supporters

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 […]

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October 10, 2008 4 comments News

CPCC Political Survey on Private Copying

The Canadian Private Copying Collective has released a survey of the major political parties on their views on the private copying levy.  The Conservatives did not respond.  The release does not appear on the CPCC site, but FYI Music reports on the results.

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October 10, 2008 5 comments News