The EFF and Public Knowledge have submitted a joint response to the USTR consultation on the Special 301 process. The organizations warn against sanctioning countries for not implementing ACTA.
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Doctorow on ACTA
Cory Doctorow has published a terrific piece on ACTA that provides a good backgrounder and information on what people can do.
CRTC Launches Consultation on New Media Reporting Requirements
The CRTC has launched a new consultation on the reporting requirements for new media broadcast undertakings.
CAB To Shut Down
The Canadian Association of Broadcasters will shut down in June. The organization reportedly struggled to find common ground between broadcasters and cable operators.
Knopf With 21 Reasons Canadian Copyright Law Is Stronger Than The U.S.
Howard Knopf has an absolute must-read post that lists 21 reasons why Canadian copyright law is already stronger than the U.S. Knopf's list includes the existence of the private copying levy, neighbouring rights, movie theatre payments for exhibiting films, moral rights, the fact that broadcasters pay more copyright royalties and […]
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