Science Library Pad reports that Canada's National Research Council has adopted a policy making it mandatory to deposit copies of all peer-reviewed publications and technical reports in the NRC's forthcoming open access institutional repository. The policy will take effect in January 2009.
Articles by: Michael Geist
The C-61 in 61 Seconds YouTube Video Competition
Tens of thousands of Canadians have spoken out against Bill C-61 over the past month. In addition to the letters, MP meetings, and town halls, many have created mashups, videos, comics, posters, photos, and other creative art to express their disappointment and concern with Industry Minister Jim Prentice's plan for […]
The C-61 in 61 Seconds YouTube Video Competition
Tens of thousands of Canadians have spoken out against Bill C-61 over the past month. In addition to the letters, MP meetings, and town halls, many have created mashups, videos, comics, posters, photos, and other creative art to express their disappointment and concern with Industry Minister Jim Prentice's plan for […]
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The Canadian Trademark Blog points to another court decision awarding huge damages for counterfeiting activities in Canada. Yet another example of how the claims that Canadian law is unable to address counterfeiting concerns do not stand up to any meaningful scrutiny.
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