The latest round of lobbying reports, which covers meetings for registered lobbyists, have been posted online. The Canadian Recording Industry Association led the way on copyright in January with the following meetings: January 9, 2009 – Barry Sookman meeting with Tanya Peat, policy advisor to Canadian Heritage Minister James Moore […]
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CRTC New Media Hearings – Day Five: CWTA, DiMA, NFB, CIA, AN
Day five of the CRTC's New Media hearings featured some good exchanges with the CWTA over the profitability of new media over wireless along with evidence that the National Film Board "gets it" when it comes to the Internet and new media. Carleton professor Ira Wagman provides the details on […]
Nintendo Not Blaming Canada
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CRTC New Media Hearings – Day Four: CFPTA, DOC, WGC, SAC, CDM, RPM
Day four of the CRTC's New Media hearings featured an interesting mix of presentations as several creator groups sought to advance the discussion with variations on earlier proposals. Carleton professor Ira Wagman provides the details on his blog (part one, part two). Thanks to Samantha Burton for compiling the report.
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