Larry Borsato with a good post on the cancon for the Internet issue. Casey McKinnon provides a much-needed creator perspective.
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LibriVox Hits 1,000 Public Domain Audiobooks
LibriVox, the remarkable Montreal-based initiative that is creating audio versions of public domain books, just catalogued its 1,000th book. Launched just over two years ago, the site has 1,500 volunteers and is releasing 60 – 70 new books every month.
LAC Opening Hours Raised in the Senate
Readers may recall the storm over cutbacks to the Library and Archives opening hours. That issue was elevated yesterday as it was raised during the Senate's Question Period.
Prentice Says Spectrum Auction Coming in 2008
Industry Minister Jim Prentice has shot down rumours of delays to the forthcoming spectrum auction, indicating that the rules are coming and that the auction will be held as soon as practical in 2008.
ADISQ Seeks Internet Canadian Content Requirements
ADISQ, which promotes the Quebec recording industry, raised two noteworthy issues in a French-language article earlier this week (Google's translation). First, it opposes lawsuits against individual file sharers. Instead, it supports actions against Torrent trackers and similar sites. Second, it would like the CRTC to require ISPs to prioritize Canadian […]
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