A discussion regarding the CRIA case for copyright reform (listen to MP3 of the talk).
Articles by: Michael Geist
Harper Government Fires National Science Advisor
Re$earch Money reports that the Conservative government has fired Dr. Arthur Carty and closed the Office of the National Science Advisor. Carty was well-respected and took a strong stand for open access during his tenure. Update: CBC provides coverage of the story.
Frith Leaves CMPDA
Variety reports that Douglas Frith, the head of the CMPDA, will be leaving at the end of the month. Wendy Noss takes over as the new director of the association.
Fair Copyright for Canada Local Chapters Grow Again
Add Kitchener-Waterloo and York Region to the list of chapters.
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