The Globe reports that a new OECD report finds Canada pays among the highest wireless prices in the world. The OECD numbers say that for a “low-use” basket (defined as including 360 minutes of voice calls, 396 text messages and eight video messages per year), Canada ranked 20th most expensive […]
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deBeer on the Copyright Consultation
The National Post ran an op-ed from my colleague Jeremy deBeer on the copyright consultation. deBeer argues that the keys to reform are respect and an acknowledgement of current realities.
Entertainment Consumers Association Launches Copyright Consult Page
The Entertainment Consumers Association has launched a copyright consultation page to encourage Canadians to speak out.
Halifax Copyright Roundtable Attendee List and Podcast Posted
The government has posted the attendees and the podcast from the Halifax copyright roundtable hosted on Monday. The roundtable was by far the most one-sided of the consultation with no voices representing users, libraries, education, or consumer groups (Minister Clement described it as a "different mix"). Instead, AFM and SAC […]
Halifax Copyright Roundtable Attendee List and Podcast Posted
The government has posted the attendees and the podcast from the Halifax copyright roundtable hosted on Monday. The roundtable was by far the most one-sided of the consultation with no voices representing users, libraries, education, or consumer groups (Minister Clement described it as a "different mix"). Instead, AFM and SAC […]
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