The Government of Ontario has launched a public consultation on electronic waste regulation. Comments are due by May 9, 2008.
Articles by: Michael Geist
World Economic Forum Ranks Canada Ahead of U.S. on IP Protection
There is considerable discussion today about a new report from the World Economic Forum on "network readiness." The U.S. ranks fourth worldwide, while Canada fares poorly overall, ranking 13th in the world (down from 11th last year). Canada ranks toward the very top in a number of categories including personal […]
Fair Dealing Reform a Key Innovation Policy Priority
The Hill Times ran a special section [PDF] on innovation policy this week that featured several interesting articles including an op-ed on net neutrality from MP Charlie Angus and a column I wrote that links fair dealing reform and innovation. While the substance behind the Government’s copyright plans remains to be seen, fair dealing reform is a critical part of a copyright reform package linked to innovation. Indeed, the 2006 Gowers Report on Intellectual Property, the leading United Kingdom study on intellectual property reform, concluded that "'fair uses' of copyright can create economic value without damaging the interests of copyright owners."
Similar sentiments have been raised in Canada.
CRTC Receives Another Net Neutrality Submission
Vaxination Informatique has filed a submission to the CRTC as part of CAIP's request for action on net neutrality.
Fair Dealing Reform a Key Innovation Policy Priority
Appeared in the Hill Times on April 7, 2008 as Fair Dealing Reform a Key Innovation Policy Priority As successive Canadian governments have prioritized economic competitiveness and innovation, copyright reform has slowly crept onto the innovation agenda. The 2007 Speech from the Throne included a promise to "support Canadian researchers […]
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