The momentum within Canadian higher education to walk away from Access Copyright in light of its demands for a massive increase in tariffs continues to grow. The University of Alberta, one of the country’s largest universities, has apparently sent notices that it is seriously contemplating walking away at the end […]
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Globe and Mail Discussion on C-32
Following on its article on copyright and culture, the Globe hosted an excellent discussion on Bill C-32 with my colleague Jeremy deBeer and Queens prof Sidneyeve Matrix.
Responding to ACTRA: Group Calls C-32 a “Disaster” and Proposes Six Part Fix
As for the ACTRA proposals, each is posted below along with some of my comments:
The Globe on How C-32 Will Affect Canadian Culture
The Globe’s Time to Lead series looks at how Bill C-32 will affect Canadian culture, with some emphasis on the bill’s digital lock provisions.
Copyright Board Rejects Access Copyright Attempt to Exclude
The Copyright Board of Canada has issued a preliminary decision indicating that it is rejecting the attempt by Access Copyright to exclude many intervenors to the proceeding on the university and college tariff. The Board indicated that faculty, students, and staff should be permitted to participate as objectors. The decision […]
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