Cory Doctorow has published a terrific piece on ACTA that provides a good backgrounder and information on what people can do.
News
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 […]
Australian Copyright Agency Spends More Salaries Than Creators
The Australian reports that Australia's Copyright Agency Limited spent more last year on staff salaries that it allocated to authors and artists.
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