Columns Archive

Canada’s Big Brother Plan to Reshape the Internet

Appeared in the Toronto Star on August 22, 2005 as Beware Big Brother Disguised as ‘Lawful Access’Appeared in the Ottawa Citizen on August 25, 2005 as Playing Big Brother on the NET Justice Minister Irwin Cotler’s announcement late last week that the federal government plans to aggressively move forward to […]

August 26, 2005 — Comments are Disabled — Columns Archive

Canadian Telecommunications Policy Needs New Roadmap

Appeared in the Toronto Star on August 15, 2005 as Why Broadband, Neutrality, Privacy Deserve Policy Boost This year’s federal budget generated more than its fair share of attention. Between Belinda Stronach’s switch to the Liberal Party and the drama surrounding the late Chuck Cadman’s vote, a single paragraph in […]

August 15, 2005 — Comments are Disabled — Columns Archive

The Failure of Canada’s Private Copying System

Appeared in the Toronto Star on August 8, 2005 as Copying Levy Hasn't Worked Well For Anyone Appeared in the Ottawa Citizen on August 11, 2005 as Lose the Levy The private copying system, which establishes a levy on recording media such as blank CDs in return for the right […]

August 7, 2005 — Comments are Disabled — Columns Archive

Telus Breaks Net Providers Cardinal Rule

Appeared in the Toronto Star on August 1, 2005 as Telus Breaks ISPs’ Cardinal Rule Appeared in the Ottawa Citizen on August 4, 2005 as Telus Breaks Net Providers’ Cardinal Rule Internet service providers always seem to get the first call when a problem arises on the Internet. Lawmakers want […]

August 1, 2005 — Comments are Disabled — Columns Archive

Building a Privacy Culture from the Ground Up

Appeared in the Toronto Star on July 25, 2005 as Building a Privacy Culture from the Ground Up Appeared in the Ottawa Citizen on July 28, 2005 as Small Privacy Issues Make a Big Difference Last week the Privacy Commissioner of Canada provided a measure of relief to Canadians who […]

July 24, 2005 — Comments are Disabled — Columns Archive