Articles by: Michael Geist

State Farm Challenges Constitutionality of Canadian Privacy Law

Appeared in the Toronto Star on April 5, 2010 as State Farm Challenges Canada's Privacy Law in Court Later this month, the Federal Court of Canada will hear a case in Halifax that threatens Canada's privacy law framework.  State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. is contesting the constitutional validity of […]

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Government Plans National Digital Economy Consultation

The Canadian Press reports that the government plans to launch a national digital economy strategy consultation, with a discussion paper inviting public comment to be announced shortly.

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Globe on Canada’s Digital Divide

The Globe and Mail featured a lengthy story on Canada's digital divide over the weekend, noting the challenges for many rural communities in Canada seeking Internet access.

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Trade Law Perspective on CETA

Cyndee Todgham Cherniak provides a trade law perspective on the latest CETA leak, noting that it is so far reaching that it may be inconsistent with the trade promotion goals of the agreement.

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India Prepared to File WTO Complaint Against EU Over Generic Drug Seizures

Reuters reports that India is prepared to file a WTO complaint against the European Union for seizures of generic pharmaceuticals that transit in an EU port.

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