Barry Sookman, a leading lawyer and registered lobbyist for both CRIA and CMPDA, has an op-ed in the National Post on copyright reform. Jointly authored with Stephen Stohn, the piece says Canada is regarded as a "piracy heaven" and calls for the adoption of "graduated response" – the three strikes […]
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Closed Copyright Consultation in Winnipeg Draws Criticism
The copyright consultation roundtable visited Winnipeg yesterday with an event hosted by Shelly Glover. The event generated some media criticism, which noted that the roundtable (as with all roundtables) was closed to the public.
Google Canada on Privacy and Technology
Google Canada's Jacob Glick has an op-ed in the National Post that discusses Google's approach to privacy. It arguest that "privacy is best protected by good product design."
ACTRA on Copyright Reform
ACTRA President Ferne Downey has an op-ed on copyright reform in the Toronto Star.
CRTC Releases Communications Monitoring Report
The CRTC has released the second annual Communications Monitoring Report 2009. The nearly-300 page report is filled with data and charts that will generate considerable study and commentary. Some of the points that jumped out at me: Do-Not-Call: As of May 19th, there were over 6.8 million registrations, 145,000 complaints, […]
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