Appropriation Art, a coalition that represents hundreds of artists, curators, and arts organizations, has posted public letters to Ministers Prentice and Verner. The coalition focuses on three principles: fair access to copyrighted material, the need for certainty of access, and anti-circumvention laws should not outlaw creative access.
Articles by: Michael Geist
Eight Tech Law Issues To Watch in 2008
Appeared in the Toronto Star on January 7, 2008 as Tech Law Issues To Watch in 2008 Appeared in the Tyee on January 8, 2008 as Heads Up, Digital Wonks Predicting the future of Canadian technology law is challenging at the best of times, but with upcoming national elections in […]
Bulte’s Back
The Toronto Star is reporting that Sam Bulte, who lost her seat in the last election in Parkdale-High Park amidst concern about copyright and fundraising from copyright lobby groups, has entered the race to replace John Godfrey in Don Valley West. Bulte supported Michael Ignatieff in the last Liberal leadership […]
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