The annual CIRA election process is underway and there are just a few days left for CIRA members to show support for nominated candidates for the board.
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Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Rules Internet Hate Provision Unconstitutional
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has ruled that the Internet hate provision found in the Human Rights Act is unconstitutional. In a decision released today, the Tribunal ruled that the restriction on speech imposed by the provision is not a reasonable limit under Section 1 of the Charter of Rights […]
Knopf On Peterborough Copyright Roundtable
Howard Knopf blogs on yesterday's final copyright roundtable, held in Peterborough. There was some local media coverage, in which Canadian Heritage Parliamentary Secretary Dean Del Mastro questioned the closed door approach to the consultations.
Edmonton Citizens Copyright Round Table
A group of Edmonton residents are hosting a public copyright roundtable tomorrow (Thursday) at the University of Alberta. Details here.