The Songwriters Association of Canada proposal to fully legalize peer-to-peer file sharing by adding a $5 levy to the monthly Internet bill has generated considerable discussion over the past week. Much of that discussion has been negative with many Canadians arguing that they don't download music and should not be […]
Articles by: Michael Geist
Canadian Government on ICANN
The Canadian government has submitted to comments to the U.S. government on the continuing ICANN oversight.
Rogers Results Underscore “Absence of Price Wars”
The Globe and Mail reports on Rogers Communications strong performance fueled by high data pricing in Canada.
ITWorldCanada on the BCBC
ITWorldCanada covers the emergence of the Business Coalition for Balanced Copyright as a key voice in the copyright debate.
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