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Hill Times Features Op-Ed Copyright Lobby Recycling

The Hill Times features a full-page opinion piece (sub req) (PDF version) based on my recent post on copyright lobby policy laundering. 

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July 2, 2009 7 comments News

Celebrate Canada Day with Beers for Canada

As Canadians from coast to coast celebrate Canada Day, the people behind VisibleGovernment.ca have developed a novel way to celebrate.  Visible Government is a Canadian non-profit that promotes online tools for government transparency. It encourages government leaders and organizations to share their information openly, and work with developers to build […]

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July 1, 2009 2 comments News

Is BNN Trying To Silence Copyright Debate?

So asks CCER, which has a post on how the Business News Network appears to have selectively issued notice and takedown notifications on segments involving debate on Canadian copyright. Update: BNN responds, indicating that the takedown policy is broad-based and not specific to copyright.

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June 30, 2009 3 comments News

Canadian Press on a Canadian Pirate Party

With the Pirate Party popularity spreading in Europe, the Canadian Press covers attempts to establish a similar party in Canada.

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June 30, 2009 6 comments News

Search Engine Talks to Van Loan on Privacy Expectations

The latest Search Engine podcast includes an interview with Public Safety Minister Peter Van Loan on the lawful access legislation.

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June 30, 2009 2 comments News