Canwest covers the fight over C-27, the anti-spam bill, as the Conservatives argue the proposed changes are clarifications, while the Liberals and Bloc don't respond at all.
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The Cable Song
United Breaks Guitars singer Dave Carroll joins the fight for fee-for-carriage in a video posted on YouTube. Not sure if the "LocalTVMatters" supporters recognize the irony.
Globe Confirms Kindle Delay Due to Carrier Issues
The Globe reports that the delayed availability of the Amazon Kindle in Canada is due to ongoing negotiations between Amazon and the three wireless providers.
New Decision on Warrantless Access To ISP Customer Data
The Canadian Privacy Law Blog reports on a new Ontario decision which concluded there is a reasonable expectation of privacy in subscriber account records.
Open Data: Comparing USA vs. Canada
David Eaves compares the U.S. and Canada on open data from the two federal governments. The U.S. emerges as the hands-down winner.
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