The National Post's John Ivison writes about the Conservatives' plan to borrow heavily from the 2008 Competition Policy Review Panel in the forthcoming Speech from the Throne. The panel report included recommendations for copyright reform, which focused on the need for balance in rewarding creators and stimulating competition and innovation.
Copyright Reform Commitment Coming in Speech From the Throne?
February 4, 2010
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yikes maybe…
someone should explain to the masses the procedure for copyright and trademark..
where the work is initially placed, and ultimately placed (who can see it)
Then compare with the “light under the bushel basket” mentality