Jamie Love has a great post comparing the level of transparency during the FTAA negotiations with the ACTA talks. Several drafts of the FTAA agreement were released to the public, refuting claims that ACTA secrecy is standard practice.
Archive for December 7th, 2009
Website Blocked From Repackaging MLS Data
The Globe reports on an Ontario court decision blocking an attempt to create a new website by repackaging MLS data.
Knopf on AUCC and Access Copyright
Howard Knopf reports on the upcoming negotiations between AUCC and Access Copyright.
CBC’s Spark on Canadian Copyright Reform
This week's CBC's Spark features a documentary by Julie Ireton on Canadian copyright reform (I was interviewed for the doc).
Vancouver Buskers Face SOCAN Royalty Demand
The Vancouver Sun reports on new SOCAN demands that buskers in the Vancouver transit system pay performance royalties that could run up to $1500 per year.