Archive for June, 2012

Paradis Promises Digital Economy Strategy By Year End

Industry Minister Christian Paradis put a timeline on the “Penske File” yesterday, promising to deliver a Canadian digital economy strategy by the end of the year.

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June 6, 2012 3 comments News
Removing Telco Foreign Ownership Restrictions: My Appearance Before Senate Committee on Transport & Comm

Removing Telco Foreign Ownership Restrictions: My Appearance Before Senate Committee on Transport & Comm

The Senate Committee on Transport and Communications is conducting a pre-study on the changes to the Telecommunications Act contained in Bill C-38, the omnibus budget implementation bill. Last week, the committee heard from Industry Minister Christian Paradis and from the CRTC. This morning, I’ll appear before the committee to speak in support of removing the telecom foreign ownership restrictions.  My planned opening remarks:

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June 5, 2012 5 comments Committees, News

Toews Draws False Link Between Magnotta Investigation and Lawful Access

As the search for Luka Magnotta continues, Public Safety Minister Vic Toews has used the case as an opportunity to claim that Bill C-30 would have helped with the investigation. According to Toews, the Internet surveillance legislation would be helpful – “Certainly, that’s what the police have told me – […]

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June 4, 2012 20 comments News

Provinces Express Concern Over Impact of CETA IP Provisions

The Canadian Press reports that several provinces have written to the federal government to express concern over the Canada – EU Trade Agreement intellectual property provisions and the potential increase in drug costs that may result. The provinces are demanding compensation of Canada caves to EU demands on drug patents.

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June 4, 2012 2 comments News

Copyright Board Ruling Attracts Global Attention

A recent Copyright Board of Canada ruling that establishes a second tariff for music played at weddings, parades, and other events is attracting international attention. Howard Knopf assesses the multiple payments now required for music played at a single event.

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June 4, 2012 3 comments News