The Toronto Star reports that Bell has written to Industry Canada asking for a "spectrum fee holiday" that would suspend the millions of dollars the company pays in licensing fees for wireless spectrum. Bell said it was "too early to say what impact a change in government policy would have […]
Archive for June, 2009
U.S. Digital TV Transition Day While Canada Still Years Away
The CBC.ca reports on the digital TV transition in the U.S. and how Canada is still years away from following suit.
Joining the EFF Advisory Board
I'm delighted to announce that I've been named to the Electronic Frontier Foundation Advisory Board. EFF does incredible work and it's great to have the chance to lend a hand.
U of Ottawa Tech Group Still Hiring
A reminder that the University of Ottawa still has two exciting technology law jobs open. The technology law group will be formalizing into a Centre and is looking for an Executive Director. Moreover, CIPPIC is hiring a Director for the clinic. The deadline for applying is June 19, 2009.
Human Rights Commission Argues For Continued Role in Addressing Online Hate
The Globe reports that Canada's Human Rights Commission has rejected suggestions that it stop investigating hate messages on the Internet, saying the issue shouldn't be left solely to the Criminal Code. The commission argues that both the criminal code and the Canadian Human Rights Act should be used to deal […]
Recent Posts
The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 231: Sara Bannerman on How Canadian Political Parties Maximize Voter Data Collection and Minimize Privacy Safeguards 
The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 230: Aengus Bridgman on the 2025 Federal Election, Social Media Platforms, and Misinformation 
The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 229: My Digital Access Day Keynote – Assessing the Canadian Digital Policy Record 
Queen’s University Trustees Reject Divestment Efforts Emphasizing the Importance of Institutional Neutrality 
The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 228: Kumanan Wilson on Why Canadian Health Data Requires Stronger Privacy Protection in the Trump Era
