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Anti-Spam Bill Receives Royal Assent

On May 11, 2004, the Government launched Canada’s Task Force on Spam.  I was honoured to participate on the Task Force, which unanimously recommended anti-spam legislation its report issued on May 17, 2005.  Yesterday – 2038 days after the release of the report – Bill C-28, the anti-spam bill, received […]

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December 16, 2010 2 comments News

Henshaw Asks Questions About Levies

Jim Henshaw, a well known screenwriter, has posted some interesting questions about private copying levies, the secrecy associated with revenue distributions, and the actual benefits to creators.

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December 16, 2010 1 comment News

Manitoba Launches Consultation on Cell Phone Contracts

The Government of Manitoba’s Consumer Protection Office has launched a consultation on consumer cellphone contracts that includes questions on locked phones, early termination of service, and disclosure issues.

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December 16, 2010 1 comment News

IP on Pharma Could be Main CETA Stumbling Block

John Ivison of the National Post reports that Canada and the EU are moving closer to a trade agreement, but that EU demands to extend IP protection for pharmaceuticals – a move that would cost Canadians millions – is viewed as a major stumbling block.

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December 16, 2010 Comments are Disabled News

Apple iBookstore Granted Investment Canada Act Approval

The Government has announced that Apple Canada has been granted approval under the Investment Canada Act to establish iBookstore Canada. 

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December 16, 2010 2 comments News