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Industry Canada Launches Spectrum Auction Consultation

Industry Canada has published its consultation on the 700 MHz spectrum auction.  The consultation includes questions about open access requirements.  The deadline for responses is February 28, 2011.

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December 1, 2010 Comments are Disabled News

Quebec Artists Travel To Ottawa To Protest C-32

A large group of prominent Quebec artists are traveling to Ottawa today to voice opposition to Bill C-32 and support for a new levy system on ISPs.

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November 30, 2010 25 comments News

Music Publisher Ole Criticizes C-32

Ole, Canada’s largest music publisher, has issued a stinging release on Bill C-32, arguing that the bill does little for songwriters and artists.  The release notes that digital locks represent a failed strategy, instead advocating for levy systems.

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November 30, 2010 4 comments News

Netflix Partner Says Comcast Setting Up Toll for Online Video Delivery

Level 3 Communications, which delivers online movies to Netflix customers, says that ISP giant Comcast has set up a toolbooth around its broadband Internet services.

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November 30, 2010 3 comments News

Court Orders Federal Government to Make Websites Accessible

A Federal court judge has ordered the government to ensure that its key websites are accessible to the blind and sight-impaired.  The ruling gives the government 15 months to make the necessary changes.

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November 30, 2010 Comments are Disabled News