Given the widespread use of the Prentice/Verner form letter, it is always good to see MPs venture beyond talking points and actually address the substance of constituent concerns. A reader recently passed along an exchange with MP Bev Shipley. While I think Shipley should be commended for engaging on the […]
Articles by: Michael Geist
Fair Copyright Montreal Wiki
The Montreal chapter of Fair Copyright for Canada has launched a terrific wiki to assist with the fight against C-61.
RIAA Demands for ACTA
KEI posts the RIAA's demands for ACTA as submitted to the USTR earlier this year.
61 Reforms to C-61, Day 5: Time Shifting Provision Subject to the Broadcast Flag
Having discussed the format shifting exception, this series now turns its attention to the time shifting provision (Section 29.23). It should be noted that the legalization of recording television shows is long overdue – I argued for it last year and Canada is more than 25 years behind the United […]
Mapping C-61 Media Coverage
Since the introduction of Bill C-61 two weeks ago, there has been extensive coverage and commentary in the Canadian media. I've created a Google Map that tracks the coverage – red indicates a negative review, yellow a neutral one, and blue represents positive coverage. There are links to all the […]
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