The CRTC yesterday affirmed an earlier decision requiring incumbents to grant wholesale access to faster speeds to independent ISPs. The government could still overrule the decision within the next 90 days.
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Google, Yahoo Concerned About Bill C-32’s Enabler Provision
The Wire Report reports (sub required) that Google and Yahoo are concerned with the “enabler” provision in Bill C-32. The provision is designed to target sites that facilitate but the search engines fear it could have unintended consequences.
CRA Cracks Down on eBay Seller
The Canada Revenue Agency has fined a B.C. man $68,000 for failing to report sales on eBay.
Next ACTA Round To Be Vice-Ministerial Level Meeting
The Japanese media is reporting that the next round of ACTA negotations in Tokyo will be a Vice-Ministerial level meeting, providing further confirmation that countries expect to conclude the agreement at the late September meeting.
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