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ITBusiness Hosts Copyright Debate

ITBusiness.ca recently held a copyright roundtable on several issues, including the private copying levy. A report and video of part one has been posted here.

September 2, 2009 — 2 comments — News

Knopf On Peterborough Copyright Roundtable

Howard Knopf blogs on yesterday's final copyright roundtable, held in Peterborough. There was some local media coverage, in which Canadian Heritage Parliamentary Secretary Dean Del Mastro questioned the closed door approach to the consultations.

September 2, 2009 — Comments are Disabled — News

Edmonton Citizens Copyright Round Table

A group of Edmonton residents are hosting a public copyright roundtable tomorrow (Thursday) at the University of Alberta. Details here.

September 2, 2009 — 2 comments — News

York University Obtains Court Order For Bell & Rogers Subscriber Information

There has been considerable discussion in recent weeks regarding the prospect of court orders mandating ISPs or other intermediaries disclose identifying information about anonymous individuals (Google model case, Ottawa city hall blog). Overlook, however, is a recent order obtained by York University requiring Bell and Rogers to disclose subscriber information. […]

September 1, 2009 — 21 comments — News

Tucows Speaks Out on Copyright

Tucows, one of Canada's Internet success stories, has a great post on copyright. Copyright's Creative Disincentive was written by David Weinberger and does a terrific job of discussing copyright and culture. Tucows will be appearing at the final copyright roundtable in Peterborough today and is urging Canadians to contribute to […]

September 1, 2009 — 7 comments — News