CIRA CEO Byron Holland has a great piece on ACTA, three strikes and the danger of "unintended negative consequences."
CIRA CEO on ACTA
February 1, 2010
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A quick question… what is the link between “new artists signed” and illegal file sharing. Are they saying that the only legal way for a new artist to distribute their work is through CRIA members? Since when did they get a exclusive right to distribute in Canada?