This is a great post that maps current Canadian departmental lobbying priorities.
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Shaw Files Suit Against Novus Over Claims
The CBC reports that Shaw has filed a defamation suit against Novus over its claims about Shaw's aggressive pricing in Vancouver.
Athabasca University Issues Public Letter to Students on Copyright Consultation
With three weeks left in the copyright consultation, Athabasca University President Frits Pannekoek has issued an open public letter to all students urging them to speak out in the consultation. The letter expresses concern about a possible reintroduction of C-61-like legislation and its impact on education. It argues: any legislation […]
CRTC Refuses To Name Do-Not-Call Violators
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.
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 […]