The Globe reports that Bell has filed an action in the Federal Court of Appeal challenging the CRTC's recent decision on fee-for-carriage, arguing that the Commission overstepped its jurisdiction.
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Pippa Lawson on Privacy
Pippa Lawson, former Director of CIPPIC, writes an op-ed for the National Post that calls for stronger enforcement of Canadian privacy laws.
Olivier Charbonneau on Fair Copyright Reform
Olivier Charbonneau, a Quebec-based librarian, has an op-ed in Le Devoir calling for fair copyright reform including expanding fair dealing.
Manitoba Music Industry Association Distances Self From CRIA On Copyright Reform
The Winnipeg copyright roundtable is a must-listen as it includes some notable comments from the Manitoba Music Industry Association. After numerous presentations at the roundtable calling for expanded fair dealing (from education, researchers, and artists), the MMIA argued: We find ourselves in the Manitoba music industry more aligned with some […]
Winnipeg Copyright Roundtable Attendee List and Podcast Posted
The government has posted the attendees and the podcast from this week's copyright roundtable, which was hosted by Shelly Glover. The attendees were: Carolyn Wood, Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP) – no change to fair dealing Karen Adams, Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) – expand fair dealing, statutory damages […]