Appeared in the Hill Times on May 26, 2008 as Ten More Questions for Industry Minister Prentice Last fall, as Industry Minister Jim Prentice was preparing to introduce new copyright legislation, I wrote an article in the Hill Times posing ten questions to Prentice about the forthcoming bill. Many of […]
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Senate Spam Bill Important Step After Years of Inaction
Appeared in the Toronto Star on May 19, 2008 as Senator's Anti-Spam Bill is Welcome News The Canadian government's lack of action against spam has been one of the most puzzling policy failures in recent years. While addressing a problem that has grown from a mere nuisance to a costly […]
Conservatives Could Face Long, Hot Copyright Summer
Appeared in the Hill Times on May 12, 2008 as Conservatives Could Face Long, Hot Copyright Summer If the Ottawa rumour mill is correct, Industry Minister Jim Prentice will introduce copyright reform legislation before the House of Commons breaks for the summer. The decision to forge ahead with the controversial […]
Records Indicate Government Misusing Crown Copyright
Appeared in the Toronto Star on May 12, 2008 as Crown Copyright is Overdue for Retirement As Industry Minister Jim Prentice prepares to introduce new copyright legislation, crown copyright is unlikely to be part of the reform package. According to documents obtained under the Access to Information Act, there may […]
iPhone Arrival Places Spotlight on Canada’s Wireless Crisis
Appeared in the Toronto Star on May 5, 2008 as iPhone Shines Spotlight on Our Wireless Flaws Appeared in the Ottawa Citizen on May 6, 2008 as Arrival of iPhone Trains Spotlight on Canada's Wireless Crisis Appeared in the Vancouver Sun on May 6, 2008 as iPhone's Canadian Debut Highlights […]
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