The Globe reports on a May meeting of PM Harper, Industry Minister Tony Clement and 15 Canadian tech execs. Clement promised a tech strategy by year-end.
Articles by: Michael Geist
“New Copyright Bill Will Affect Every Canadian”
Sun Media covers the copyright consultation with a focus on the interest in SpeakOutOnCopyright.ca. Meanwhile, Canwest has a feature on the education interest in the copyright reform process.
“Fair Dealing Is Not For Sale”
Laura Murray posts a copy of her exceptional remarks at the Gatineau copyright consultation roundtable.
Industry Canada Publishes National Broadband Maps
Industry Canada has published detailed national broadband maps that identify underserved areas across the country.
Government Backs Newspaper Digitization Initiative
Canadian Heritage has provided funding for an initiative to digitize up to 20 multicultural newspapers on an open-access basis.