The Toronto Star reports that the CRTC is meeting this week to discuss whether three unidentified telemarketers knowingly violated the national do-not-call list. The three telemarketers have refused to pay undisclosed fines and the CRTC has thus far refused to identify the firms.
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Canadian Student Groups Speak Out on Copyright
Canada's two major post-secondary student groups have both filed their comments on the copyright consultation. Both focus on many of the same issues. The Canadian Federation of Students' submission is now posted on the consultation website and it calls for: expanded fair dealing rejection of the Internet exception for education […]
Danielle Parr on Anti-Circumvention Legislation
Danielle Parr, executive director of the Entertainment Software Association of Canada, posts an op-ed in the Georgia Straight calling for strong anti-circumvention legislation.
Brad Fox on Format Shifting
Brad Fox posts part two of his copyright reform series, calling for protection for time shifting. Fox argues that if "platforms close for consumers, they close for creators as well."
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