The IIPA has published its usual criticism of Canada, but buried within the submission is a preliminary report that Canada's business software piracy rate has declined yet again. The report indicates there is a 2% to decline, to 30%, a record low.
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EFF & Public Knowledge Warn Against Using ACTA in USTR Special 301
The EFF and Public Knowledge have submitted a joint response to the USTR consultation on the Special 301 process. The organizations warn against sanctioning countries for not implementing ACTA.
Doctorow on ACTA
Cory Doctorow has published a terrific piece on ACTA that provides a good backgrounder and information on what people can do.
CRTC Launches Consultation on New Media Reporting Requirements
The CRTC has launched a new consultation on the reporting requirements for new media broadcast undertakings.
CAB To Shut Down
The Canadian Association of Broadcasters will shut down in June. The organization reportedly struggled to find common ground between broadcasters and cable operators.
Recent Posts
The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 232: What Will Canadian Digital Policy Look Like Under the New Liberal Carney Government? 
The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 231: Sara Bannerman on How Canadian Political Parties Maximize Voter Data Collection and Minimize Privacy Safeguards 
The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 230: Aengus Bridgman on the 2025 Federal Election, Social Media Platforms, and Misinformation 
The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 229: My Digital Access Day Keynote – Assessing the Canadian Digital Policy Record 
Queen’s University Trustees Reject Divestment Efforts Emphasizing the Importance of Institutional Neutrality
