Nielsen Soundscan reports that Canadian digital music sales grew outpaced the U.S. during the first six months of 2010. This continues a longstanding trend as Canadian sales have grown faster than the U.S. each year since 2006.
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Vote.ca has just launched, providing voters in Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario with information on their local voting station.
U.S. Uses Domain Names As New Way to Regulate the Net
Appeared in the Toronto Star on September 27, 2010 as U.S. Uses Domain Names As New Way to Regulate the Net Governments have long sought ways to regulate Internet activity, whether for the purposes of taxation, content regulation, or the application of national laws. Effective regulatory measures have often proven […]
From Rhetoric to Reality: The Key Issues in Bill C-32
Appeared in the Hill Times on September 27, 2010 as From Rhetoric to Reality: The Key Issues in Bill C-32 With the House of Commons back in session, there are indications that Bill C-32, the copyright reform bill, will emerge as a government priority. Given the rhetoric since its introduction, […]
U.S. To Seek Broad Wiretap Laws for Internet
The NY Times reports that the U.S. law enforcement authorities are seeking new powers to require all communications – including email and social networks – to have the capability to intercept and unscramble encrypted messages.
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