Archive for October, 2010

Save the Date – Bill C-32 Copyright Book Launch Set for October 14th

I am delighted to report that the official launch for a new book on Canadian copyright reform that focuses specifically on Bill C-32 is set for October 14th in Ottawa.  The peer reviewed book, which will be available in paper and electronically under a Creative Commons licence from Irwin Law, […]

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October 4, 2010 8 comments News

Government Releases Cyber Security Strategy

The Government has released its cyber-security strategy.  The document provides limited details on a serious plan to address online security concerns, though it does confirm that there are plans to reintroduce lawful access legislation.

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October 4, 2010 4 comments News

Angus Files Petition on C-32

NDP MP Charlie Angus has filed a petition in the House of Commons signed by Canadians that expresses concern with Bill C-32’s digital lock provisions.

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October 4, 2010 9 comments News

Library of Parliament’s Legislative Summary of Bill C-32

The Library of Parliament has posted its legislative summary of Bill C-32.  The document includes a good discussion of the key issues and differing opinions on the bill.

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October 4, 2010 5 comments News

Deal or No Deal?: Japan ACTA Round Ends With Near Agreement

The Tokyo round of ACTA negotiations concluded earlier today with countries saying that they “resolved nearly all substantive issues and produced a consolidated and largely finalized text.”  Earlier reports from Reuters indicated that the latest round of ACTA negotiations in Tokyo, Japan has failed to produce an agreement.  That report […]

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October 1, 2010 16 comments News