Articles by: Michael Geist

Hill Times Features Op-Ed Copyright Lobby Recycling

The Hill Times features a full-page opinion piece (sub req) (PDF version) based on my recent post on copyright lobby policy laundering. 

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July 2, 2009 7 comments News

Celebrate Canada Day with Beers for Canada

As Canadians from coast to coast celebrate Canada Day, the people behind VisibleGovernment.ca have developed a novel way to celebrate.  Visible Government is a Canadian non-profit that promotes online tools for government transparency. It encourages government leaders and organizations to share their information openly, and work with developers to build […]

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July 1, 2009 2 comments News

Geist – Copyright Unravelling

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June 30, 2009 Comments are Disabled General

Is BNN Trying To Silence Copyright Debate?

So asks CCER, which has a post on how the Business News Network appears to have selectively issued notice and takedown notifications on segments involving debate on Canadian copyright. Update: BNN responds, indicating that the takedown policy is broad-based and not specific to copyright.

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June 30, 2009 3 comments News

Canadian Press on a Canadian Pirate Party

With the Pirate Party popularity spreading in Europe, the Canadian Press covers attempts to establish a similar party in Canada.

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June 30, 2009 6 comments News