There is some exciting news at the University of Ottawa as it has become the first major Canadian research university to announce a comprehensive open access strategy. As part of the announcement, the University has joined the Compact for Open Access Publishing. It is the first non-U.S. school to do […]
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Transparency Compared: FTAA vs. ACTA
Jamie Love has a great post comparing the level of transparency during the FTAA negotiations with the ACTA talks. Several drafts of the FTAA agreement were released to the public, refuting claims that ACTA secrecy is standard practice.
Website Blocked From Repackaging MLS Data
The Globe reports on an Ontario court decision blocking an attempt to create a new website by repackaging MLS data.
Knopf on AUCC and Access Copyright
Howard Knopf reports on the upcoming negotiations between AUCC and Access Copyright.
CBC’s Spark on Canadian Copyright Reform
This week's CBC's Spark features a documentary by Julie Ireton on Canadian copyright reform (I was interviewed for the doc).
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